Associate Director, Data Science - Rare Disease

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Data Science to drive foundational commercial data and analytic strategy for emerging assets.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Commercial Operations, Global and Clinical teams to deliver data-driven insights during pre-launch planning. The role requires exceptional project management, communication, and the ability to deliver insights in a matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Statistics, Economics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical data science, brand analytics, commercial analytics, or a related field, with at least 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage data acquisition and analytics to support go to market strategy
• Support pre-launch analytics including exploratory data analysis, market definition, patient finding and related analytics
• Procure, stage, and define data pertinent to pre-launch analytics – e.g., patient level data, lab data
• Develop key data inputs and assumptions pertinent to pre-launch forecasting
• Partner with primary research partners on integration of insight and analytics supporting go to market strategy

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data visualization

Communication

Project management

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Statistics, Economics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

IQVIA

Komodo

Symphony Claims

Job description

Remote

Full time

R12680

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide." Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.

Associate Director of Data Science

As the Associate Director of Data Science, you will play a pivotal role in driving the foundational commercial data and analytic strategy for emerging assets. The Associate Director will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Commercial Operations, Global and Clinical teams as the data science expert supporting pre-launch planning. Exceptional project management, communication skills and ability to deliver high quality insights in a matrixed environment managing multiple stakeholders is key.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Nephrology/Immunology Insights & Analytics.

We are seeking an Associate Director of Commercial Data Science responsible for delivering data-driven insights to support our growing nephrology/immunology franchise. This role involves leading the procurement and execution of data, analytics, and models in preparation for product launch. This role is dynamic, fast paced and requires superior project management skills.

Key responsibilities

• Manage data acquisition and analytics to support go to market strategy
• Support key elements of pre-launch analytics including exploratory data analysis, market definition, patient finding and related analytics
• Procure, stage, and define data pertinent to pre-launch analytics – e.g., patient level data, lab data, etc.
• Develop key data inputs and assumptions pertinent to pre-launch forecasting
• Partner with primary research partners on integration of insight and analytics supporting go to market strategy

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Statistics, Economics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical data science, brand analytics, commercial analytics, or a related field, with at least 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, R
• Experience with pharmaceutical data sources such as IQVIA, Komodo, Symphony Claims, and other syndicated resources; strong understanding of Patient/Claims data required.
• Proven record of leading vendor teams within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Excellent communication, project management and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex analytics into strategic business recommendations.

Strongly desired

• Experience in immunology, nephrology, rare disease, oncology

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Competencies

Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [e-mail] .

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka’s application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: “Otsuka–people creating new products for better health worldwide.”

Driven by our purpose to defy limitation, so that others can too, we have an unwavering belief in doing more and transcending expectations. In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—to patients, families, providers, and for each other. It’s this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day.

OPDC and OAPI are indirect subsidiaries of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 34,400 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 14.2 billion in 2023.

We invite you to explore our open positions for an opportunity to join our 2,200 colleagues in the U.S. whose passion for our mission and pride in our company have earned us certification as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute.