AstraZeneca

Introduction to role:

Join our Global Operations Data Office and be part of a transformative journey that enables connected and sustainable supply chains and autonomous manufacturing. We aim to place pioneering science into the hands of patients using the latest technologies. Our focus is on creating maximum competitive advantage and outstanding patient and customer service by enabling full supply chain integration. This is an extraordinary opportunity for someone with good supply chain or manufacturing knowledge, combined with excellent data management experience, to drive transformative change across the organization.

Accountabilities:

As a Data Product Manager, you will drive the realisation of value for Data Products by acting as an interface between business customers and technical teams. You will prioiritise building what matters most to enable the strategic goals of the enterprise. This role requires flexibility, working both in detail and strategically alongside other Data Product Managers across the organization. You will need to understand when to apply soft skills for change management and adoption, and when to apply technical skills to construct or improve data products.

Responsibilities include:

• Translate customer needs into actionable requirements as input into the design, build, and iteration of data products.
• Create, maintain, and own data product roadmaps, leading the ongoing delivery and management of the product from inception to maturity.
• Manage master data products through their lifecycle, including owning business metadata and metrics.
• Engage and collaborate with partners and collaborators to gather input and communicate plans, timelines, and deliveries.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders and business leaders impacted by data products.
• Ensure all data products align with the AZ Data Product governance model, meeting business, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Using SQL to query and manipulate data in our Operations Data Hub
• Work with other Data Product Managers across the organization to ensure alignment with Enterprise standards & priorities alongside upskilling.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Understanding of the principles of Data Product Management, ideally having worked in a similar Data Product Manager role
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Management or other technical discipline
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts such as ETL, data modelling, data lakes/databases, reference data, master data etc.
• Ability to understand data-related problems from Business/Product Teams and smoothly translate these into technical requirements with Data Engineering leads
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple streams of work simultaneously
• Ability to gather and prioiritise user requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, influencing, and partner management skills
• Experience establishing, communicating, and delivering product roadmaps
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• An interest in Master and Reference data curation

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience with Python or other scripting languages for automating ETL
• Experience with SAP, PAS-X, GQCLIMS, GPQS, TrakSYS data
• Experience working in a global organization where partners and project teams are geographically dispersed
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Familiarity with data science, data visualisation, and reporting concepts
• Experience with curating controlled vocabularies
• Experience with DataOps.Live, Reltio, or Semaphore

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, you'll be part of a place that embraces change and innovation. We leverage technology to deliver medicines quickly, affordably, and sustainably. Our smart factories and digital advancements impact all parts of the business as we seek efficiencies from robotic process automation to machine learning for quality batches. With a diverse workforce united by curiosity, we share learnings and scale fast. Play an integral part in realizing our purpose: delivering life-changing medicines while making a bigger impact on society, the planet, and our business.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Date Posted

27-Nov-2025

Closing Date

12-Dec-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.