Introduction to role:
Are you ready to turn early science into confident business decisions that shape the future of respiratory and immunology? Can you translate complex data into clear choices that accelerate investment and impact for patients? As Director, Global Early Asset & Business Development within our Insights, Analytics & Forecasting team, you will guide decision-making from pre-clinical through Phase 3 preparation and in-licensing, turning signals into strategy and strategy into action.
You will partner closely with Early Commercial, Finance, Market Access, Medical, and Business Development to bring forward decision-grade forecasts and market perspectives ahead of critical gates. In a general environment that is embracing predictive analytics, automation, and responsible AI, you will raise the bar on speed, clarity, and rigor—helping the enterprise place smarter bets and build a winning R&I; portfolio.
Accountabilities:
- Early Forecasting Leadership: Build and refine early forecasts and scenarios across epidemiology, market adoption, competitive events,



and policy shifts to inform stage-gate decisions and resource allocation.
- Patient-Based Modelling: Construct patient-based forecast models that synthesize primary and secondary inputs and benchmark internal and external analogs to guide investment cases.
- Investment Case Support: Deliver commercial diligence and market models for in-licensing, partnerships, and acquisitions, translating risk-adjusted scenarios and NPVs into clear recommendations.
- Governance and Storytelling: Prepare decision-oriented narratives for governance reviews, executive updates, portfolio prioritization, and opportunity assessments that illuminate trade-offs and strategic implications.
- Executive Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders by explaining forecast drivers, model changes, competitive signals, and “what it means” for pipeline and deal strategy.
- Therapeutic Area Strategy: Contribute as a core member o

📌 Global Insights (Barcelona)
🏢 AstraZeneca
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