Commercial Insights Manager
ROLE OVERVIEW
AstraZeneca's Insights Manager role sits at the commercial heart of one of the world's most science-led biopharmaceutical companies, translating complex market, customer and brand data into decisions that shape how medicines reach patients across India. Based at the Mumbai Commerz hub, the position partners directly with Business Unit, Marketing and Sales leadership, converting IQVIA, Veeva CRM, sales and digital engagement signals into forecasts, segmentation strategies and field-force plans. For analytics professionals who want their models to influence real commercial strategy rather than sit unused in a slide deck, this is a rare opportunity to apply AI, GenAI and cloud analytics inside a global pharma enterprise. The role also offers enterprise-scale visibility, as solutions piloted locally are scaled across AstraZeneca's international commercial network, keeping patient outcomes at the centre of every recommendation.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Partner with Business Unit, Marketing and Sales leaders to frame priority commercial questions, diagnose brand performance and constructively challenge assumptions with evidence.
- •Integrate IQVIA market data, Veeva CRM records, sales figures and digital engagement signals into a unified, well-governed business view.
- •Build scalable Power BI dashboards and SQL-based data models that power monthly, quarterly and annual business reviews for senior stakeholders.
- •Lead profiling, segmentation and targeting analytics that sharpen territory productivity, call planning, execution quality and resource deployment.
- •Develop forecasts, benchmarks and scenario evaluations that inform brand strategy, promotional investment and commercial performance targets.
- •Design AI/ML and GenAI use cases for customer prioritisation, automated insight generation and next-best-action recommendations.
- •Automate recurring reporting workflows and create reusable analytical assets that are adopted across markets and therapy areas.
- •Coach commercial teams on data storytelling, governance standards and self-service analytics adoption to lift decision speed.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or MBA in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Management or a related quantitative discipline.
- 6–10 years of experience in business insights, commercial analytics, data science, commercial excellence or management consulting.
- 2–3 years of pharmaceutical, healthcare or life-sciences industry experience working with commercial or brand teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI, SQL, Excel and PowerPoint, with a track record of delivering dashboards at scale.
- Hands-on experience in data modelling, statistical analysis, business intelligence platforms and data quality governance.
- Exposure to Python or R, including AI/ML, GenAI or predictive analytics applications in a commercial setting.
- Relevant certification in Power BI, data science, AI/ML or cloud analytics is strongly preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Azure, Databricks or Snowflake Cloud Analytics
- •GenAI & Predictive Analytics Deployment
- •Pharmaceutical Brand Planning Cycles
- •Health Economics & Market Access Awareness
- •Agile Analytics Product Delivery
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines. The company operates in various therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. AstraZeneca is committed to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
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