Lead Consultant

Job Description Job Title: Lead Consultant - SAP Analytics Cloud & Datasphere Career Level: E Introduction To Role Are you ready to be part of a team that transforms business processes through innovation At AstraZeneca, our Global Business Services Process & Analytics Services capability is leading the charge in automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence. As a Senior Consultant in SAP Analytics Cloud & Datasphere, you'll drive analytical initiatives and empower data-driven decision-making acaross the organization. Join us in scaling our SAP analytics expertise and delivering best-in-class solutions Accountabilities Solution Design & Hands-on Implementation - Design and develop analytic applications, interactive dashboards, and KPI models using SAC and Datasphere for both import and live scenarios. - Demonstrate strong hands-on expertise with SAP Datasphere and SAP BDC in solution design and implementation, enhancing data utility and process automation. - Build scalable, secure, and governed data models within Datasphere to support advanced analytics and reporting needs. - Integrate SAC dashboards with Datasphere datasets to provide consistent, up-to-date analytics for end users. - Connect, model, and harmonize data from SAP and non-SAP sources within Datasphere, enabling cross-system analytics through SAC. - Design comprehensive reports with multiple tabs, queries, visualizations, and drill-down capabilities tailored to business requirements. - Customize SAC applications using JavaScript and other scripting languages; orchestrate data automation in Datasphere. - Champion standard methodologies in data visualization, user experience, and accessibility to drive solution adoption. - Continuously optimize dashboard and application performance, making enhancement recommendations and identifying bottlenecks. - Drive adoption of predictive scenarios, R-visualizations, and external libraries, creating immersive and insightful user experiences. Team Management & Coordination - Coordinate with delivery teams, fostering collaboration and promoting high standards of performance. Lead junior developers across delivery lifecycle. - Mentor and coach junior team members, guiding their technical development and encouraging adoption of standard methodologies. - Provide technical mentorship and help enhance robust ways-of-working frameworks, ensuring software quality, accurate documentation, and efficient project delivery within agile and scrum environments. Stakeholder Collaboration - Collaborate closely with business collaborators, product owners, and various business teams to capture requirements, establish clear expectations, and ensure collaborator engagement throughout delivery. - Experience collaborating with multi-functional teams to deliver integrated analytics solutions supporting end-to-end business processes. Essential Skills/Experience Education & Experience - Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field. - 1015 years of relevant experience, with at least 23 years as a Senior Consultant or in a comparable SAP SAC/Datasphere-focused role. Technical Expertise - Demonstrable experience designing, implementing, and delivering SAC solutions for reporting, including integration with SAP Datasphere. - Proven hands-on experience with SAP Datasphere and SAP BDC for data management, integration, and automation. - Expertise in SAC predictive functionality, Smart features, sophisticated story canvases, data blending, cross-calculations, input controls, and linked analysis. - Advanced skills in connecting SAC/Datasphere to SAP HANA and other external databases. - Proficiency in SAP Datasphere for developing unified, harmonized, and regulated data models to support enterprise analytics. - In-depth knowledge of data integration and ETL processes across SAC, Datasphere, and related analytics platforms. - Advanced coding and scripting abilities in SQL, Python, and JavaScript for dashboard customization and data automation. - Experience with SAC scripting for custom widgets, analytics applications, and automated data flows in Datasphere. Team & Collaborator Management - Solid background in leading all aspects of team management, coordinating worksheets, managing delivery, and mentoring team members within agile environments. - Experience collaborating across various business teams to translate requirements into robust analytical solutions. Desirable Skills/Experience - Understanding of SAP Finance and/or Operations processes (valued). - Certification in SAC Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Low-Code/No-Code Developer, or related (appreciated). - Good interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and ability to thrive in an agile, dynamic environment. - Energetic, organized, and self-motivated approach to work. - Fluency in business English. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel 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 adventurous world. AstraZeneca offers significant work that impacts patients lives globally. Here you can apply your skills to drive excellence and breakthroughs. Our dynamic environment encourages critical thinking and innovation as we introduce new solutions through automated processes. With a focus on digital transformation, we empower every function to run faster and more efficiently. Join us at this exciting time of growth through innovation Ready to make an impact Apply now to join AstraZeneca's journey towards becoming a tech-enabled enterprise Date Posted 21-Aug-2025 Closing Date AstraZeneca 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.