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Senior Director, Insights/Analytics

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. Lead the Commercial Insights & Analytics function and establish a data-driven approach to business and brand decision-making .

Posted 10/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $240,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading commercial insights and analytics functions, with a strong focus on market research, forecasting, and strategic decision-making within the pharmaceutical industry. Capable of translating complex data into actionable insights and recommendations while fostering cross-functional collaboration and effective communication.

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Commercial Insights LeadershipMarket Research MethodologiesForecasting and Performance AnalyticsStrategic Decision-MakingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Market ResearchForecastingCompetitive IntelligenceCustomer SegmentationPerformance AnalyticsData IntegrationQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisKPI DevelopmentData-Driven Recommendations
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsInfluencing Skills
Tools & Technologies
Business Intelligence PlatformsCommercial Data WarehouseSelf-Service Reporting ToolsDashboardsAnalytics Software
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnologyCommercialization ProcessMarket DynamicsInsights and Analytics Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the Commercial Insights & Analytics function and establish a data-driven approach to business and brand decision-making
  • Oversee primary and secondary market research through external partners, translating findings into segmentation, positioning, and treatment-behavior insights
  • Lead competitive intelligence efforts covering competitor strategies, clinical developments, market dynamics, opportunities, and risks
  • Develop forecasts, scenario analyses, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting with cross-functional teams
  • Translate market research, customer insights, syndicated data, and analytics into actionable commercial recommendations
  • Partner with IT on the commercial data warehouse and BI platform, including business rules, metric definitions, requirements, enhancements, and report validation
  • Own commercial dashboards, self-service reporting tools, data quality management, and executive decision-support reporting
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to assess brand and commercial performance and identify optimization opportunities
  • Support launch planning and lifecycle management through market sizing, segmentation, targeting, opportunity assessment, and performance analytics
  • Support Sales Force sizing/alignment and incentive compensation tracking with Sales Operations
  • Partner with Finance and Commercial leadership on forecasting, business planning, and long-range planning assumptions
  • Evaluate and implement advanced analytics, predictive analytics, and emerging data capabilities
  • Manage external research partners, analytics vendors, and consultants, including scopes, budgets, timelines, and deliverables
  • Advise senior leadership and communicate complex analyses through data-driven storytelling
  • Build cross-functional partnerships and foster analytical rigor and informed decision-making
  • Provide strategic direction on factors influencing commercial insights, analytics strategy, and market position
  • Cascade company-wide insights and analytics policies and practices with executive leadership
  • Lead and develop the Insights & Analytics organization through subordinate managers and team members
  • Execute additional responsibilities, initiatives, and special projects as business needs evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Economics, Statistics, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
  • 12+ years of experience in commercial insights, analytics, market research, forecasting, strategy, or a related function within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • Proven experience supporting pharmaceutical product launches and commercial brand strategy
  • Strong expertise in qualitative and quantitative market research methodologies and commercial analytics
  • Demonstrated experience with forecasting, competitive intelligence, customer segmentation, and performance analytics
  • Experience integrating multiple data sources to develop actionable commercial insights and recommendations
  • Strong understanding of the U.S. biopharmaceutical commercialization process and market dynamics
  • Experience managing external vendors, research partners, and budgets
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and evolving organization
  • Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
  • Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 20–25%)
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and articulate company-wide insights and analytics strategy, vision, and direction, with the ability to anticipate emerging risks and their impact on business success
  • Proven experience negotiating and influencing at the executive level, partnering with leadership to align insights and analytics strategy with organizational goals

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Long-term Incentive Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident & Disability Insurance
  • Telemedicine
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Company Holidays