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Lisboa, Portugal
Onsite
Senior Business Analyst – Medical Analytics
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office / 2 days remote
At AstraZeneca, we're driven by a bold ambition: to transform the lives of patients through science. As part of our global Medical Affairs organisation, you’ll play a critical role in helping our teams generate, interpret, and act on data-driven insights that advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst – Medical Analytics to join our growing analytics team in Lisbon. This is a unique opportunity to partner with Medical Affairs leaders across both our BioPharmaceuticals and Oncology businesses, delivering strategic insights that influence decision-making, optimise engagement strategies, and demonstrate the impact of Medical Affairs activities worldwide.
If you're passionate about translating complex data into meaningful business outcomes and enjoy working at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
As a trusted analytical partner, you will work closely with Medical Affairs stakeholders to transform business questions into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
Deliver data-driven insights that inform Medical Affairs strategy, planning, and resource allocation
Design and implement performance measurement frameworks that assess engagement quality, content effectiveness, channel optimisation, and strategic outcomes
Develop and evolve KPI frameworks aligned with Medical Affairs priorities and business objectives
Conduct impact assessments to evaluate the effectiveness and value of Medical initiatives
Identify trends, opportunities, and performance drivers across therapeutic areas, customer segments, and regions
Partner with Medical Affairs leaders to understand business challenges and translate them into analytical requirements
Bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery teams
Define meaningful business questions and ensure analytical solutions provide actionable answers
Challenge assumptions and propose pragmatic solutions where requirements are unclear or data limitations exist
Lead quarterly business reviews, providing clear insight into performance, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
Deliver ad-hoc strategic analyses to support senior leadership decision-making
Collaborate with Commercial Analytics, Clinical Development, and Data & Advanced Analytics teams to align methodologies and leverage enterprise capabilities
Share insights and best practices across functions to strengthen organisational learning
Explore opportunities to leverage AI and advanced analytics to accelerate insight generation and predictive capabilities
Identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency and analytical effectiveness
Champion data quality and integrity through robust validation and governance practices
Evaluate emerging analytical tools and approaches that can enhance Medical Affairs decision-making
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field
Significant analytical experience with a proven ability to translate business questions into structured analytical approaches
Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry
Demonstrated track record of delivering insights that have influenced business decisions and strategic direction
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills within matrix organisations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Medical Affairs experience, including customer engagement, omnichannel strategy, content effectiveness, or evidence generation
Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas or business units in a global organisation
Knowledge of performance measurement and impact assessment methodologies
Exposure to business intelligence, analytics, or decision-support environments
Experience gathering and translating stakeholder requirements into analytical solutions
What you'll bring:
Advanced data analysis and problem-solving capabilities
Experience working with analytical and business intelligence platforms
Database querying and data exploration skills
Strong understanding of KPI design, performance measurement, and business analytics
Statistical literacy and analytical rigour
Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics, automation, and predictive approaches
Knowledge of Python, R, or similar analytical tools is advantageous
Ability to connect data insights to business strategy and organisational priorities
Strong commercial and pharmaceutical industry awareness
Critical thinking and curiosity to challenge assumptions and uncover new opportunities
Pragmatic approach focused on delivering business value
Ability to communicate complex analyses in a clear, engaging, and actionable way
Strong storytelling skills that connect data with business impact
Confidence engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted partnerships across diverse teams
AstraZeneca is a place where innovation thrives, bold thinking is encouraged, and your work directly impacts patients around the world. You'll join a global organisation committed to scientific excellence, continuous learning, and creating opportunities for talented people to grow their careers.
You'll benefit from:
Meaningful work that contributes to improving patient outcomes
Exposure to global stakeholders and complex business challenges
Opportunities to work with advanced analytics, AI, and emerging technologies
A collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
Join us in transforming data into insight, insight into action, and action into better outcomes for patients worldwide.
Apply today and help shape the future of Medical Analytics at AstraZeneca.
Date Posted
06-Jul-2026Closing Date
19-Jul-2026AstraZeneca 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.