Associate Director, Data Science

Grifols, S.A; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols, S.A. is seeking a seasoned data leader to join our analytics team in the US. You will transform complex data landscapes into a cohesive insights engine supporting portfolio planning, supply chain, and commercial execution.

Expect collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional data teams. The role requires mastery in SQL and Python or R, with strong data visualization skills (Tableau/Power BI) and deep US pharma data knowledge.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD or MBA) in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, or Economics.
• 7+ years of progressive pharma/biopharma analytics experience.
• 4–6+ years in a hands-on analytics or insights function.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence senior leadership with data-driven recommendations.
• Proficiency with SQL; experience in Python or R and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary insights partner to Commercial leadership with analytics-driven solutions.
• Lead analytics for portfolio optimization, TA strategy, and brand performance.
• Develop scenario models, competitive assessments, and demand forecasts for long-range planning.
• Design models for commercial effectiveness to optimize ROI and resources.
• Translate analyses into a clear narrative for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with data teams to integrate disparate data sources into a holistic view.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Education

MS/PhD in a quantitative field

MBA

Tools

IQVIA

Komodo

Symphony

Job description

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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We are looking for a candidate who can do more than just manage data; we need someone who can tame it. You will be responsible for transforming our complex and fragmented data ecosystem into a cohesive insights engine. This role is a unique blend of a data scientist, a decision scientist, and a strategic advisor. You will be empowered to provide the actionable recommendations that optimize our business end-to-end, from portfolio planning and supply chain to brand-level commercial execution.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Consultative Partnership: Serve as a primary insights partner to Commercial leadership. Proactively identify business challenges and translate them into analytics-driven solutions
• End-to-End Business Optimization: Lead analytics for portfolio optimization, therapeutic area (TA) strategy, and in-line brand performance. Providing insights to shape strategy.
• Advanced Modeling & Forecasting: Personally develop and oversee the creation of sophisticated scenario models, competitive assessments, and demand forecasts. Your work will directly inform long-range planning, launch strategy, and supply/channel mix decisions
• Commercial Effectiveness: Design and implement advanced models for commercial effectiveness (e.g., Mix Modeling, Sales Force Effectiveness/SFE, cross-channel analytics) to measure ROI and optimize resource allocation
• Data-Driven Storytelling: Act as the primary "storyteller," translating complex analyses from disparate data sources into a clear, compelling, and actionable narrative for senior leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Be a hands-on, collaborative leader, working with data teams to integrate fragmented data sources (e.g., patient-level data, claims, specialty pharmacy, CRM, plasma collection data) into a holistic view of the business

Skills / Qualifications / Education

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role requires a leader who is both technically proficient and possesses a high degree of business acumen.

Required Experience

• Advanced Degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, or Economics is strongly preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharma, life sciences consulting or agency space
• 4 - 6+ years of dedicated experience in a hands-on commercial analytics, data science, decision support, or insights function
• Domain Expertise: Experience in the rare disease , plasma-derived therapies , or specialty biologics market is a significant advantage
• Leadership & Influence: Proven track record of influencing senior leadership (VP level and above) and shaping commercial strategy with data-driven recommendations
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on proficiency with SQL is required. High-level proficiency in a data science language ( Python or R ) and data visualization tools ( Tableau or Power BI ) is strongly preferred
• Data Expertise: Deep familiarity with US pharmaceutical data sources (e.g., IQVIA, Komodo, Symphony, patient-level data (PLD) , specialty pharmacy/distributor data)
• Functional Expertise: Demonstrated mastery in demand forecasting , competitive intelligence , scenario modeling , and commercial effectiveness analytics
• Exceptional business acumen ; an ability to see the "big picture" from collection to patient
• A consultative mindset with the ability to manage ambiguity and frame complex problems
• Superior communication and "storytelling" skills ; you must be able to build a narrative from the numbers
• Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience, an equavalency coudl include a Bachelor's degree plus 4 years’ experience or an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequently walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations and frequently travels within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.

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