DATA SCIENCE AND AI BUDGET AND CAPACITY MANAGER

Introduction to Role.
In the Data Science and AI (DS&AI) Business Planning & Operations team, we support DS&AI’s mission to use Data and AI to turn science into medicines more quickly, more cost-effectively and with higher success rate.
This is where you could come in.
Working in Strategic Planning and Operations at AstraZeneca is fast-paced, dynamic and challenging.
We are looking for people who want to seize the opportunity to take an exciting step in their personal development journey and play a fundamental part of delivering a world-class Data Science & AI organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the DS&AI Business Planning & Operations Department within DS&AI function with a focus on providing financial, resource and portfolio management to support leadership decision-making and engaging with the broader AstraZeneca business.
We are looking for someone with strong Budget and Capacity management skills and experience working with Senior Leadership Team who wants to contribute towards embedding DS&AI in R&D.
Reporting directly to the Data Science & AI Head of Business Planning & Operations, our DS&AI Budget and Capacity manager will support directly the relevant DS&AI Departmental heads and work with internal stakeholders including DS&AI Leadership Team, Project Leads, and Project Managers to DS&AI’s portfolio of projects  to ensure we deliver budget to target and that we can manage our capacity effectively in relation to key business Processes (e.
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RBUs/LTP/MTP).
Accountabilities.
Budget Management Builds and tracks functional Budget in collaboration with finance Business Partner following the key R&D processes (e.
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RBU/MTP/QBRs) Builds and track departmental budget in conjunction with department SMEs and finance Business Partner Strategic Partnerships’ Budget Management Builds and tracks Manpower models with the relevant stakeholders.
Builds and track budgets accruals Provides financial efficiency and productivity data in support of the budget and quarterly financial updates (RBU/LRP/QBR) Cybergrants management Capacity Management Manages the portfolio analysis for the function Builds and owns a process for resources management across the departments and for the relevant projects/services.
Performs capacity analysis, identifies supply constraints and provides analysis to senior members of staff within DS&AI.
Support the Business Planning and Operations Directors/head in tracking DS&AI performance measures and metrics.
Strategy Performance/efficiencies/productivities management – KPI’s, reporting performance against plans, weekly or quarterly performance reports.
Delivers capacity planning activities including reconciling demand and supply data from internal reporting systems (e.
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for RBU processes) Provides capacity data in support of the budget and quarterly financial updates (RBU/LRP/QBR) Strategy Planning – assists in the development of corporate plans (e.
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objectives on the scorecard), capacity planning, reviewing success of strategic priorities Support the development of the DS&AI Scorecard and provides data in support of DS&AI scorecard performance and productivity measures.
Works directly with internal stakeholders to ensure current and accurate information is used in capacity planning & performance metrics.
Identifies and drives improvement initiatives that optimise/automate capacity management processes across DS&AI including implementing technical/automation solutions to enhance efficiency.
Liaise with internal and external system owners to secure access to data required for DS&AI reporting needs Essential Skills/Experience.
- University degree, or equivalent relevant experience - Experience of using large relational databases - Strong analytical, planning capabilities.
- Demonstrated business analysis skills.
- Demonstrated Capacity and Budget management expertise and project management abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Advanced Experience in MS office programs like Excel and business visualisation software (e.
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PowerBI) to create visually engaging analyses reports and presentations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship building skills.
Good collaboration required – needs the energy to work across global & functional boundaries both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple customers and on multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritise where required.
- Proven experience in business analysis, provide valuable benchmarking and insights to senior management.
- Be able to translate raw information into actionable strategies/business information.
- Proven ability to define opportunities for simplification and automation of DS&AI business reporting needs where possible.
- Proactive.
anticipates solutions to problems keeping focus on simplification.
Desirable Skills/Experience.
- Business degree, Life science degree - Experience from within the pharmaceutical industry  - Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and relationship building skills.
- Proven flexibility, teamwork, and analytical skills When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines.
In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions.
That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office.
But that doesn't mean we're not flexible.
We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.
Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit, we are driven by results.
We use our unique blend of science and commercial knowledge to spot opportunities and drive outcomes.
Our patient-first approach informs every decision we make.
We believe in digging deep to understand what patients truly need.
We're empowered to stay at the forefront - with the resources and support of a leading pharma, and the nimbleness and flexibility of a smaller business.
We test and learn, moving quickly, free from fear of failure.
Are you ready to fuel your ambition and break new ground? Join us in redefining the future of healthcare.
Apply today! AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.
We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.