Posted date Jul. 17, 2026 Contract type Full time Job ID R-256533
As an exciting and emerging leader in pharma and biotech, we're pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. This is where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Voted the best company to work for in Portugal 2023/24, AstraZeneca provides the thrill of a start-up within the security of a global firm that brings new challenges and pathways for a fulfilling career.
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We're on the lookout for diverse minds inspired by difference who want to reach another level in their careers. Bold disrupters who confidently rise to challenges as fearless entrepreneurs. People who want to make a meaningful impact led by science in an organisation where global meets local. Join one of our offices in Lisbon and discover a culture of openness and vibrancy where diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Your work will have a real impact, no matter your level or function.
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. If you're technology-savvy and have a digital mindset, you can use your skills and experience to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
In a constantly evolving environment dedicated to innovation, you'll use your strong sense of purpose to provide outstanding contributions. Although we're a global company, our Global Hub operates like a start-up, allowing you to work autonomously. Bring your fearlessness of improving patient outcomes, and we'll encourage your personal success.
Play your part in progressing a world-leading pipeline. Here, you'll improve patients' lives now and better the future of humanity. With our opportunities for continuous development, you'll exhibit your passion and potential to go beyond the expected — and grow in your career with our support.
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of openness, sharing and giving allows everyone to speak up and express their ideas. In an open atmosphere of camaraderie and support, we rely on each other to further our progress and drive much-needed change.
Job ID R-256533 Date posted 07/17/2026 Associate Business Analyst - Global Business Services (GBS) Location: Lisbon, PortugalWorking Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)
At AstraZeneca, we are united by a shared purpose – to push the boundaries of science and deliver life-changing medicines. We thrive on collaboration, curiosity, and innovation, bringing together diverse perspectives to solve some of the world's toughest healthcare challenges.
Within Global Business Services (GBS), we are transforming the way we work. Through digital innovation, data-driven decision making, and AI-enabled transformation, we simplify processes, improve experiences, and create greater value across AstraZeneca.
We are now looking for an Associate Business Analyst to join our Service Excellence \& Performance Team in Lisbon and play a key role in shaping the future of GBS through process transformation, analytics, and AI.
As an Associate Business Analyst, you will sit within the GBS Service Excellence \& Performance Team, part of the COO organisation. You'll work across multiple business services and functions, helping to identify opportunities for improvement, define business requirements, and support the delivery of transformation initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex business problems, working with data, and leveraging emerging technologies to create meaningful business impact.
You'll contribute across two key areas:
Working alongside senior analysts and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll help turn business challenges into clear requirements, actionable insights, and measurable outcomes.
We're looking for a strong Business Analyst first and foremost. Industry experience is welcome, but we're most interested in individuals who can demonstrate outstanding business analysis capability, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for transformation.
Experience using AI tools to support day-to-day business analysis activities, such as:
Experience analysing and mapping end-to-end business processes.
We'd particularly love to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
At AstraZeneca, you'll have the opportunity to work on transformational initiatives that impact teams and functions across the globe.
You'll join a collaborative environment where innovation, learning, and continuous improvement are encouraged, and where AI, data, and digital transformation are helping shape the future of how we work.
If you're excited by complex challenges, data-driven decision making, and the opportunity to help redefine business processes through technology and AI, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape the future of Global Business Services at AstraZeneca.
Date Posted
17-Jul-2026 Closing Date
30-Jul-2026 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.
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