Associate Director, Data & Analytics

Averitas Pharma; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation time

401k plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is looking for an Associate Director of Data & Analytics to transform complex data into actionable business intelligence. This role involves leading analytical initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring relevant data influence business strategy. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years in biotech analytics, proficiency in data tools, and a strong understanding of modeling and forecasting. Salary range is $180k - $195k, plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech analytics or commercial operations.
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, forecasting techniques, MMM, and A/B testing.
• Strong experience with pharma syndicated data (Specialty pharmacy, claims).

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical leadership and insight generation.
• Develop predictive models to support brand strategy.
• Present complex analyses to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Oversee data governance practices.

Skills

Proficiency in Python or R

SQL

Excel

BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, DOMO)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in analytics, statistics, or related field

Job description

Overview

Averitas Pharma is seeking a strategic, insight-driven, and highly hands-on Associate Director of Data & Analytics to transform complex data into clear, actionable business intelligence that drives decision-making across our commercial and medical organizations.

This role is ideal for an analytics leader who can operate at two levels: diving into details of complex data sets to answer nuanced business questions and leading high-impact strategic projects that shape the company’s future. It will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring analytics are relevant, impactful, and aligned with business objectives, helping stakeholders understand not just what the data shows, but why it matters and how it should influence strategy.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $195,000.00/yr

The salary range for this position is between $180k and $195k.

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience. The company also currently offers a Long-Term Incentive Plan (cash plan) of 20% base salary, annual performance bonus target of 20% base salary (subject to meeting plan requirements) and comprehensive health benefits (employer funded), unlimited vacation time and 401k plan (subject to change or modification from time to time).

Position summary

Averitas Pharma is seeking a strategic, insight-driven, and highly hands-on Associate Director of Data & Analytics to transform complex data into clear, actionable business intelligence that drives decision-making across our commercial and medical organizations.

This role is ideal for an analytics leader who can operate comfortably at two levels: diving into the details of complex data sets to answer nuanced business questions and leading high-impact strategic projects that shape the company’s future. It will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that analytics are relevant, impactful, and aligned with business objectives, helping stakeholders understand not just what the data shows, but why it matters and how it should influence strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Analytical Leadership & Insight Generation
• Hands-on development of predictive models, marketing mix modeling (MMM), and forecasting to support brand and commercial strategy.
• Provide strategic insights on brand performance, marketing effectiveness, and business drivers
• Develop and deliver analyses that connect data findings to commercial and medical strategies, influencing both tactical decisions and long-term planning.
• Present complex analyses in a clear, compelling manner to both technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring communication to the needs of each group.
• Lead the creation and continuous improvement of dashboards, scorecards, and ad-hoc reports that provide context, highlight drivers, and reveal actionable opportunities.

Hands-on data analysis & problem solving

• Personally investigate complex, detailed data questions - validating sources, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring insights are built on accurate, reliable data.
• Apply advanced analytical tools and methods to uncover patterns, trends, and anomalies that drive deeper understanding.

Data enablement & governance

• Oversee the availability, integrity, and usability of data sources, including CRM, patient services hub, distributor and specialty pharmacy data, marketing data, and other commercial or medical data domains.
• Maintain strong data governance practices and ensure data hygiene in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Manage vendors and third-party data/analytics providers for key business deliverables.

Qualifications, career experience and skills

A combination of relevant education and applicable job experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in analytics, statistics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech analytics or commercial operations
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling, forecasting techniques, MMM, and A/B testing
• Strong experience with pharma syndicated data (Specialty pharmacy, claims etc.)
• Proven ability to manage both detailed analysis and high-level strategic initiatives

Skills

• Proficiency in Python or R, SQL, Excel, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, DOMO)
• Exceptional communication skills and a talent for data storytelling to technical and non-technical audiences

Ethics and compliance

• Demonstrates the highest level of ethics, integrity, trust while acting with courage and candor.
• High accountability for your actions and results and ability to ensure a high level of commitment to the success of the organization, your peers and customers.
• Operates in compliance with all applicable regulations and professional standards at all times.

Values and behaviors

• Live Entrepreneurship: Plan for long-term growth and build a future business predicated on innovation.
• Patient Centric: Deliver innovation for patients and challenge each other to improve patient outcomes.
• Join Forces: Seek diverse input, collaborate across all functions, and leverage resources from global partners.
• Act with Integrity: Apply ethical standards, encourage transparency, and embrace diversity and inclusivity.
• Drive Performance: Create an atmosphere that nurtures teamwork in order to enable high performance and sustainable growth.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing