Associate Director, Business Analytics

The Role

• Lead team analysis and/or independently perform strategic assessments of key markets or select competitor activities, including (but not limited to): situation analysis, strategic assessments, operational benchmarking and articulation of implications.
• Ensure effective utilization of raw and syndicated data assets as well as business analytics tools across relevant oncology markets, to provide unbiased and fact-based market and competitive insights, benchmarking, and recommendations to support Early Development and Commercialization Strategies, Portfolio Prioritization, Oncology Development / Research Strategies and Business Development initiatives.

This role offers flexibility to work away from the office for 20%–40% of a typical schedule. Employees may use this work schedule in increments of single days or multiple consecutive days, provided it does not exceed 40% within a 60‑day period, and is approved by the hiring manager.

• Development of quantitative analytics that help to inform product development and decision support for early and near launch portfolio growth strategies.
• Performed impact analyses to assist in opportunity identification, ROI assessments, and risk management of key strategies.
• Translate insights into simple and actionable recommendations and keep research project continuity and follow up to track business evolution
• Provided data-driven insights and recommendations through performance tracking, KPIs, Q  dashboards, and interpreting data for different cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Data Science to manage vendor expectations for data acquisition, integration, and warehousing while ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Provide insights to inform critical business decisions, support the development of accurate global forecasts, and help identify potential drivers of revenue.
• Partner with the Primary Market Research Leads to identify, design and execute analytics to inform marketing and sales strategy/tactics to complement MR activities.
• Create foundational market understanding through the development of digital patient journey, epidemiology models, treatment flow maps, market segmentation, target product profile studies, attribute/benefit testing, opportunity assessments and market landscape research.
• Provide strategic input to help shape strategic and business plans, program strategies and new indication launch plans and life cycle management.
• Presents complex issues in a clear and persuasive manner effectively communicating recommendations to cross functional teams and brand team.
• Stay abreast of emerging healthcare & pharmaceutical industry trends and assess their potential impact on our franchise business strategies. Act with speed, agility and accountability.
• Cultivate meaningful internal and external partnerships, adding value and insights for the organization; being insight driven to uncover important unmet needs.
• Maintain transparency into market research budgets, optimize deployment of resources, identify areas of improvement/productivity, and impact. Also prioritize data spend (current and requested), challenge areas for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's Degree. MBA or other related graduate-level degree (10+ Years with BS/BA, 8+ Years with MS/MA or MBA)
• 5 or more years of work experience in quantitative analytics or decision science, strategic consulting or other analytical work in the biotech / pharmaceutical industries in leadership roles with direct management experience
• Previous experience in oncology/hematology is required
• Track record of delivering actionable insights through successful execution of quantitative market research projects, as well as strategic problem‑solving skills
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑moving entrepreneurial environment, with changing priorities and significant time pressures
• Demonstrated proficiency in influencing cross‑functional teams and managing successful conflict resolution. Able to gain buy‑in and promote shared ownership of projects.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) required. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work…