Associate Director, Data Strategy

PharmaEssentia; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 137,700 - 178,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match

Job summary

PharmaEssentia is seeking an Associate Director/Director, Data Strategy, to lead the commercialization analytics and operations team. This role involves developing and implementing data strategies and ensuring alignment across data sources for reporting and analytics.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in data management, skills in SQL, R, and Python, as well as experience in the life sciences industry.

Our team offers a competitive salary range of $137,700 - $178,500 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data strategy, data management, governance and data platforms.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Experience working with various pharmaceutical data sources.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead design of PharmaEssentia’s commercial data strategy.
• Own and maintain Master Data Management and data warehouse systems.
• Analyze data sources to generate actionable insights.

Skills

SQL

R

SAS

Python

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Veeva CRM Suite

Job description

About PharmaEssentia
It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.
PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator that delivers effective new biologics for challenging diseases in hematology and oncology. Founded in 2003, we are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 6446) and operate globally with a world‑class biologics production facility in Taichung.

Position Overview

The Associate Director/Director, Data Strategy is a key member of the Commercialization Analytics and Operations team at PharmaEssentia USA (PEC). This role leads enterprise data strategy, governance and master data management (MDM) capabilities, and field reporting for BESREMi. You will partner cross‑functionally with PEC leadership across Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical, while collaborating with external suppliers to structure and optimize the data environment for PharmaEssentia’s data assets. The position requires a strategic leader who can shape the roadmap for both data infrastructure and field insights for account managers, sales leaders, Medical Science Liaisons, Key Account Directors, and other customer‑facing roles in an agile, analytics‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the design and redesign of PharmaEssentia’s commercial data strategy.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to Commercial and non‑Commercial leaders by developing, analyzing and implementing action plans that evolve the data environment.
• Own and maintain MDM, the data warehouse and related systems through vendor partnerships, including ongoing evaluation of future improvements.
• Develop the enterprise approach by assessing current integrations, improving data flow, and reducing manual interventions.
• Ensure alignment of structured customer data across CRM and the data warehouse for reporting and advanced analytics.
• Enable scalable integration of the CRM backend data, specialty pharmacy, claims, payer, field activity, digital engagement and omnichannel data sources.
• Analyze a variety of data sources, including specialty pharmacy and specialty distribution (SP/SD) data, to generate insights and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Compliance to ensure alignment with data requirements and AI/LLM governance standards.
• Lead the development of scalable analytical solutions for recurring analyses, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to improve business operations and efficiency.
• Own and drive adoption of dashboards and reporting platforms for both field and headquarters teams.
• Manage relationships with third‑party data providers (e.g., Beghou, ZS, Komodo, Veeva), including budget ownership and quarterly business reviews.
• Bring experience in the life sciences industry and a strong understanding of pharmaceutical data and analytics needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data strategy, data management, governance and data platforms.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including SQL, R, SAS, or Python, as well as Microsoft Excel and Snowflake/Databricks.
• Data visualization experience using Tableau and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience working with marketing and digital data, patient‑level claims data, specialty pharmacy and distribution data, EHR, lab test data, HCO hierarchy and affiliation data, Veeva CRM Suite, and other pharmaceutical data sources.
• Broad knowledge of analytical techniques and data sources, with the ability to identify the most appropriate approach for key business questions.
• Experience with field force analytics, including customer segmentation, targeting, performance measurement and data change request processes.
• Consulting experience is a plus.

Benefits of Working With Our Team

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time‑off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position based on the Greater Boston, MA location is $137,700 - $178,500. Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.