Job Title -Associate -Forecasting Platform Administration Career Level - C2 Location Manyata Tech Park Bangalore Shift 2 PM -11 PM IST Hybrid 3 days a week in office Experience required 3 to 5 years About AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global science-led patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery development and commercialization 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 Who we are The Global Business Service GBS team sits within Finance at AstraZeneca and is a dynamic and results-oriented workplace and provides a range of enterprise-wide services We dare to change the way we work by freeing up the business to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines We aim to do this by freeing up time freeing up money protecting AZ s value and providing new capabilities What we do A trusted partner to the business we re on a mission to make AstraZeneca more agile efficient and effective Through our hybrid model of in-house delivery centers and service towers across the globe we re reimagining how we work Here we drive new ways of working and operating models process simplification and innovative solutions whilst ensuring that automation and data is at the heart of everything How we do it Be part of a team building a community We interact with diverse cultures and perspectives and are united by our sense of belonging This is the place to learn and grow together Why we love it As a growing multi-national company there s so much potential to develop Embrace opportunities at a global business that s facing new and varied challenges This is the place to build an exemplary international CV A fun place to be we re creating community hubs that build partnerships not just working relationships We re on an exciting journey to take our team to the next stage This is the place to leave a legacy behind About the role The Forecast Platform Specialist works closely with the GCS Forecasting CoE GIBEx GA I teams as well as the Platform vendor team in deploying the cloud-based forecasting platform This involves integrating existing Excel based forecast models onto the platform and generating related automated visualizations on the Platform This role also offers unique opportunity to collaborate onboard and train forecasting team members to the Platform This role requires in-depth understanding of the forecast inputs outputs calculations while maintaining the correct taxonomy and partnering with the Platform Admin to update the same as required could also include getting the necessary approvals for taxonomy updates This role includes a myriad of responsibilities some of the key ones are highlighted below Key Responsibilities Onboarding new updated sections of entire forecast models on to the platform Updating Creating new BI PowerPoint reports using Platform s reporting solution Setting up new OSS data pipelines Own new taxonomy adds updates and partner with the GIBEx GA I leads for approval of the same and with the Platform admin for execution of the updates Own synonym list together with the IP C and collaborate with the Platform admin for execution of the same Conducting the UAT process for any version upgrades of the platform to validate platform functionalities Provide training to new users and offer solutions to implementation-related challenges to ensure smooth adoption Provide feedback on the enhancements and optimizations of the features Educational requirements Bachelor s Degree in relevant field - BPharm B E BSc BBA Experience Excellent Excel skills In-depth understanding of basic forecasting principles and their application Familiarity with different types of forecasting - patient based trending based patient-flow based etc Strong written and verbal communication Experience working with other BI platforms strong Power Point skills and basic visualization skills Preferred Advanced degree preferred e g PhD MBA Masters Knowledge and experience in sophisticated statistical forecast methodologies and applied AI ML automation Experience working with Power Apps specifically PowerBI Analytical and Problem-solving skills WHY JOIN US We re a network of ambitious self-starters who contribute to something far bigger We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering primmest-in-class 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 LinkedIn https www linkedin com company 1603 We 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 status