Associate Director, Commercial Data Management

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

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We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Associate Director, Commercial Data Management . This high impact role requires a strategic and technically skilled person to support our growing Commercial Data Management (CDM) function, serving as a key liaison between Commercial stakeholders, data engineering, vendors and partners, ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and strategic use of commercial data assets.

• Act as a strategic partner and advisor to business stakeholders for acquiring and leveraging data for planning, tracking and decision making

• Gather/translate business data requirements into technical specifications for the data engineering team

• Oversee master data sets (Customer, Product, Payer) and ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance

• Lead data integration projects and collaborate on enhancements and functionality

• Lead efforts to provide effective access to data for non-technical users through the use of database views, visual tools and tool plug-ins

• Monitor and enforce data governance standards, policies, and procedures

• Manage data operations process while leveraging data quality procedures and tools

• Utilize and enhance the data quality framework to ensure accurate and complete data before it goes to the end users

• Manage the targeting and alignment data. Partner with sales operations in the quarterly development of targets and alignment.

• Manage the data inquiry process. Leverage vendor resources to address inconsistencies in the data. Work with data providers to resolve issues as needed.

• Respond to ad hoc data inquiries and field investigations; support field force training

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in …

• Minimum 8 – 12 (w/o Master’s) or 6 – 8 years (with Master’s) years of relevant experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry, including 5+ years of experience in Commercial Data Management and/or Analytics

• Prior experience must include managing data from distribution partners include specialty pharmacies and specialty distributors and experience working with data warehouse platforms (Oracle, Snowflake, Databricks) and MDM processes

• At least 3 years’ experience managing data vendors and working in cross-functional environments

• Proficiency in SQL, BI tools such as Tableau, Excel, and other data visualization/reporting tools

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills

• Strong knowledge of CRM platforms (Salesforce, Veeva), syndicated data (IQVIA & Symphony sales and claims data, MMIT)

The base salary range for this role is $153,200 to $191,500. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit‑based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time‑off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut‑down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter.

Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

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