Payments Analyst

Payments Analyst

Type: Permanent

Location: Lisbon Portugal

Competitive salary and benefits

Introduction to Role:

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of healthcare? AstraZeneca is looking for a Payment Analyst to join our Global Business Services (GBS) – Compliance, Legal and Contracting Operations (CLCO) E3S team. This role is crucial in managing technical and administrative aspects of payment coordination for E3S systems and processes related to Healthcare Professionals (HCP) and external expert (EE). You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant processing of payments in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, and transparency/disclosure reporting requirements. If you're ready to take on a role that impacts patient lives every day, we want to hear from you!

Accountabilities:

As a Payment Analyst, you will engage with external stakeholders in compliance with AstraZeneca SOP’s, execute prompt and timely payments to EE’s and Patients, initiate the process for reimbursing the External Expert for services, work with the Business Engagement Owner and/or Medical Communications agency to collect relevant data and documents, prepare and submit payment request for processing by Finance, utilize and maintain payment templates and tools, maintain data integrity in Salesforce, ePay, DocuSign systems and manage timely delivery and resolution of ad hoc queries from External Experts, customers and other stakeholders.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

- First experience in Accounts Payable or Account Receivables

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database management

- Working knowledge of SAP

- Positive ‘can do’ attitude

- Strong attention to detail

- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

- Problem-solving skills

- Excellent written and verbal communications skills

- High ethical standards; trustworthy; operate with absolute discretion

- Proactive and consultative customer service

- Ability to work across cultures and geographical boundaries

- Competent technical / systems experience and skills

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.

Why AstraZeneca?

We are a diverse, inclusive and innovative group who identify, build and deliver excellent shared services (which everyone can leverage) to enable AstraZeneca to grow and change at speed. We are passionate about simple process – making it easier to get vital repeatable services done – for our patients, for our customers, for our teams. 

We focus on providing exceptional value that contributes to our company’s success and future by freeing up the business (our customers) to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines for patients.  With the accomplishments, commitment and passion that you bring, I’m excited about what we will achieve together towards realizing AstraZeneca’s bold ambition.  

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people and are committed to developing our employees beyond what was thought possible. We are a global team that helps to make excellence and breakthroughs possible. Here, you can apply your skills and abilities to genuinely impact patients' lives. Join us at an exciting time of growth through innovation for AstraZeneca. Shape this journey by reimagining the way we work, at every turn we're innovating and taking intelligent risks.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team as a Payment Specialist!

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.