Associate Director, Commercial Insights & Analytics (Immunology)

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ); Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive 401(k) match

tuition and wellness reimbursements

medical, dental, and vision package

recognition awards

Job summary

Sobi in North America is seeking an Associate Director, Commercial Insights & Analytics (Immunology) to partner with Immunology leadership, translate market research and analytics into strategic recommendations, and shape brand strategy and resource decisions. This role leads market research and builds performance narratives for leadership, aligning data strategy with commercial priorities.

The position is hybrid with occasional travel, preferred to be based in the Boston area or Waltham, MA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech commercial insights, market research, analytics, strategy, or consulting.
• Proven experience leading primary market research (qualitative and quantitative) from question definition to recommendations.
• Experience triangulating primary research, secondary analytics, competitive intelligence, and stakeholder input.
• 2+ years working with pharmaceutical commercial datasets (claims, DDD, 867/852); familiarity with CRM, market access, and syndicated data is valued.
• Proficiency with SQL and/or Python; experience with Tableau or BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Frame critical business questions and translate evidence into strategic choices and implications.
• Independently scope and lead primary market research, including ATUs and segmentation studies.
• Build partnerships across Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Medical, and Data teams.
• Synthesize evidence into market and performance narratives for leadership.
• Define and evolve KPI frameworks linking commercial activity to objectives.
• Produce regular reports and executive summaries communicating findings and recommendations.
• Monitor competitive landscape and incorporate intelligence into planning.
• Shape data strategy and reporting capabilities with Commercial Data Management.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to test hypotheses and address urgent questions.
• Review segmentation to align with market strategy and field activity.

Skills

SQL

Python

Tableau

Cross-functional

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Market data analytics tools

Job description

At Sobi, we believe diversity drives innovation and inclusion creates stronger teams. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
If this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective and experiences could be exactly what we need. We look forward to hearing from you!

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

Our mission and culture at Sobi North America get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Competitive compensation for your work
• Generous time off policy
• Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

Job Description

The Associate Director, Commercial Insights & Analytics (Immunology) will serve as a strategic insights partner to the Immunology business, translating primary market research, secondary analytics, competitive intelligence, and commercial performance data into an integrated understanding of the market, customers, competitors and key drivers of brand performance. The role will identify the highest value business questions, design fit-for-purpose research and analytic approaches, synthesize evidence across sources and deliver clear recommendations that shape brand strategy, business planning and resource decisions. Key responsibilities include: independently scoping and leading market research, developing comprehensive performance narratives for leadership, informing data strategy in collaboration with the Commercial Data team, performing ad-hoc analyses against raw data, and designing improvements to dashboards.

The role will report to the Director, Commercial Insights & Analytics as part of the Strategic Capabilities & Operations (SCO) team for North America, and will partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Finance, Medical and Commercial Data Management. The SCO team is focused on ensuring we elevate the experience for our customers internally and externally through integration across sales, marketing, and market access. The Commercial Insights & Analytics team is responsible for performance reporting, competitive intelligence, and forecasting across all brands/therapeutic areas in North America.

**Please note this is a hybrid remote position with occasional travel. While other candidates will be considered, the preferred candidate will live in the Boston area, coming into the Waltham office 1-2 days per week and working remotely otherwise.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner to Immunology leadership and cross-functional teams, framing critical business questions and translating evidence into clear strategic choices, recommendations, and implications
• Independently scope, design, and lead qualitative and quantitative primary market research, including ATUs, message and concept testing, customer journey research, segmentation, opportunity assessments, and other fit-for-purpose studies
• Build strong partnerships across Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Finance, Medical, and other functions to incorporate diverse perspectives while maintaining an objective, enterprise-wide view of the business
• Synthesize disparate evidence into compelling market and performance narratives that explain what is happening, why it matters, what may happen next, and what actions leadership should consider
• Define and evolve KPI frameworks and performance measurement approaches that connect commercial activity to strategic objectives and enable leadership to distinguish leading indicators from outcomes
• Produce regular reports, presentations, and executive summaries to communicate findings, recommendations, and implications for the organization
• Proactively monitor the competitive landscape; assess potential implications of market events and competitor actions; and incorporate competitive intelligence into situational assessments and planning
• Partner with Commercial Data Management and data operations teams to shape data strategy, data mart requirements, and reporting capabilities
• Conduct ad hoc analyses using raw and transformed datasets to test hypotheses, investigate performance drivers, and address urgent strategic questions.
• Review and update HCP and Account segmentation to ensure field alignment with market and strategy dynamics
• Generate forward-looking insights for brand planning, long-range planning, budget and forecast cycles, opportunity assessments, and other strategic decisions; conduct scenario analyses where useful to clarify opportunities, risks, and assumptions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech commercial insights, market research, analytics, strategy, or consulting
• Demonstrated hands-on experience independently leading primary market research, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches, from business-question definition through methodology, vendor management, synthesis, and recommendation development
• Ability to triangulate primary research, secondary analytics, competitive intelligence, and stakeholder input into an integrated and objective point of view
• 2+ years working with pharmaceutical commercial datasets such as claims, DDD, and 867/852 data; familiarity with CRM, sales, market access, and syndicated data is strongly valued
• Proficiency with SQL and/or Python for data analysis and comfort accessing and interrogating data across multiple platforms; experience with Tableau or a similar BI tool
• Strong analytical reasoning, intellectual curiosity, strategic agility, and creativity in solving ambiguous business problems, including situations where standard frameworks may not exist
• Experience with forecasting, scenario analysis, segmentation, competitive intelligence, or strategic planning in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is preferred
• Interest in developing knowledge of commercial functions to expand and develop business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects, manage external partners, work cross-functionally, and adapt priorities in a dynamic commercial environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to present recommendations and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization

Additional Information

Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi

At Sobi, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy is designed to recognize and reward talent, ensuring that your contributions are valued and reflected in your overall rewards.

Your total compensation at Sobi goes beyond just your base salary and annual bonus. It also includes a robust suite of benefits, such as:

• A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future.
• Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.
• A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.
• Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements.