Job Title - Senior Consultant - Research AnalystCareer Level - DLeverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save livesDo you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!ABOUT ASTRAZENECAAstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.ABOUT OUR IT TEAMIt’s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.About the roleAs an Emerging Technology Researcher at AstraZeneca, you will play a vital role in charting the technological course for innovation within the pharmaceutical industry. This position calls for a professional who is adept at navigating the rapidly changing tech landscape, with a focus on identifying and analysing emerging trends that could have a significant impact on our business.Your responsibilities will include thorough research and analysis of cutting-edge technologies, synthesising this information into detailed reports and presentations that will inform strategic decision-making. Your insights will help shape AstraZeneca's approach to integrating new technologies, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry.With a clear vision for the future, you will serve as a key resource for strategic leaders, providing them with the knowledge they need to understand the potential of new and emerging technologies. Your work will involve close collaboration with various teams, translating complex technical information into actionable strategic insights.The right candidate for this role is technically proficient, proactive, and driven by a passion for technology and its applications in all aspects on the enterprise as well as healthcare. You will be expected to have strong analytical skills, an ability to communicate effectively, and a track record of conducting high-quality research.What you will be doing (outputs)Thought Leadership: Proactively be ahead of the technology curve and provide thought leadership on new and emerging technologies. You enable prediction of the impacts to the healthcare/life-sciences sector, across different verticals. Assess existing capabilities within AstraZeneca and work with strategic leaders, Business Technology Groups (BTGs) and Enterprise Architects, to translate innovative ideas into actionable strategies for leadership.Research and Communication: Conduct comprehensive research on technologies impacting the business and pharmaceutical value chain and synthesise findings into compelling reports and presentations that educate and drive strategic action among senior leaders. You'll be operating as an internal consultancy with expertise in new and emerging technologies.Trailblaze New Technologies: Lead the charge for new and emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with governance, and adherence to innovation processes to keep AstraZeneca at the forefront of the industry.Trend Analysis and Strategic Influence: Proactively monitor and analyse technological trends, offering domain expertise that informs strategic planning and decision-making, and inspires investment in areas with the most potential for disruptive innovation.Partnership Engagement: Harness the power of networking to forge impactful collaborations. Engage with external partners to address AstraZeneca's future challenges.Maintaining networks: Curating communities-of-interest in the application of emerging and digital technologies.Knowledge Stewardship: Contribute to a shared knowledge repository, ensuring high-quality content that serves as a valuable resource for global technology insights and learning within AstraZeneca.Skills and competenciesStrong technological understanding: Possess a robust understanding of technology and its practical applications.Analytical mindset: Ability to process research landscapes – comparing and evaluating products and technologies. Ability to recognise innovative research and identify leaders in fields.Strategic Storytelling: Storytelling skills are crucial for effectively translating complex technical concepts and visionary ideas into simple, impactful narratives that resonate with senior executives. You know what good looks like and can either create or direct others to create glossy material that can compete with what would be produced by an external consultancy.Innovation Enthusiasm: A fervent desire to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the innovation landscape. A genuine eagerness to engage directly with technologies, coupled with the drive and ability to rapidly learn new skills.Influence & Collaboration: Confidence interacting with external partners help deliver timely product innovations. The capacity to articulate intricate technical details in a clear manner that is easily understandable by senior strategic leaders as well as your colleagues in teams like Enterprise Architecture.Communication: Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writingExperience and QualificationsWe understand that innovation, particularly with emerging technologies, doesn't come from a one-size-fits-all approach. The role of an Emerging Technology Researcher is multifaceted and ever-evolving. While we value technical acumen, we place a greater emphasis on finding the right candidate with a proactive, problem-solving attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt. We encourage applications from those who may not tick every box but are passionate about technology and its potential to drive change.Emerging tech trend analysis: You have knowledge of trends in key emerging technologies for a healthcare company and are passionate about applying this to produce insights for senior audiences.Emerging technology exposure: Awareness of areas such as data science, real-time 3D, AR/VR/XR, computer vision, AI, robotics, quantum computing, etc.Tech Industry Acument: Knowledge of big/small tech business landscape, start-ups, VCs, and academia is desirable.Project Experience: Confidence working independently and collaboratively on projects with an understanding of source control and awareness project management methodologies.WHY JOIN US?We’re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.SO, WHAT’S NEXT?Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedInWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability statusDate Posted 12-Apr-2024Closing Date 29-Apr-2024AstraZeneca 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.
