Manager Patient Data

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation - ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Now, we’re looking for a **Patient Data & Analytics Manager** to join our team and help shape patient-centric strategies through powerful, insight-driven storytelling.

If you're driven by curiosity, thrive on collaboration, and are ready to take the next step in your pharmaceutical career, this could be the opportunity for you.

**What You’ll Do**

As a key member of the Data Science & Patient Insights team, you’ll:
**Collaborate Across Functions**

Work closely with colleagues in Commercial, Medical, Market Access, IT, Compliance, and external vendors to support ethical, secure, and impactful use of patient data.

**Turn Data Into Actionable Insights**
- Lead analytical projects using Patient Support Program (PSP) and real-world data to inform business decisions.
- Create engaging dashboards (e.g., Power BI) that highlight strategic opportunities.
- Translate complex analysis into clear, practical insights—while communicating transparently about limitations.
- Support real-world evidence study development.

**Build & Shape Data Infrastructure**
- Identify and manage high-quality patient data sources to support reporting needs.
- Clean, transform, and prepare datasets using tools such as R, Python, or similar.
- Monitor data quality and integrity, ensuring trustworthy outputs.
- Partner with IT to manage data solutions (e.g., AWS S3) across the patient data lifecycle.

**Champion Data Governance**
- Help establish clear standards for data usage, working in partnership with Privacy Legal/Compliance, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure data security, documentation, and compliance practices are well maintained and understood.
- Create and manage SOPs, data dictionaries, and best-practice guides.

**Who You Are**:
You’re a collaborative, analytical thinker who brings both technical expertise and a passion for improving patient outcomes. You understand the nuances of processing real-world data and the importance of using it responsibly to inform strategy and decision-making.

**Your Background**
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in data analytics, insights, or a related role—ideally within the pharmaceutical industry, life sciences, or consulting.
- BSc or MSc in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Epidemiology).
- Skilled in R, Python, similar tool and experienced in analyzing complex datasets.
- Experience with dashboarding software (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau)
- Experience working with healthcare or real-world data (e.g., EHRs, claims).
- Strong communicator who can engage diverse stakeholders with clarity and empathy.
- Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

**Bonus Experience**
- Exposure to epidemiological study methods or real-world evidence generation.
- Familiarity with Patient Support Programs and privacy regulations (e.g., PIPEDA, PHIPA).
- Experience with machine learning or predictive analytics

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