Associate Director, Data Science

Grifols, S.A; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols, S.A in Durham, NC seeks an Associate Director to transform a fragmented data ecosystem into a cohesive insights engine supporting portfolio planning, supply chain, and brand execution.

You will lead analytics for portfolio strategy, forecast demand, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership, shaping commercial decisions with storytelling and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• AdvancedDegree in quantitative field strongly preferred.
• 7+ years in pharma/biopharma/biotech analytics or consulting.
• 4–6+ years in hands-on commercial analytics or data science.
• Domain expertise in rare disease or specialty biologics is a plus.
• Proven leadership with ability to influence senior leadership.
• SQL required; Python or R; Tableau/Power BI highly preferred.
• Experience with US pharma data sources (IQVIA, Komodo, Symphony).
• Mastery in forecasting, scenario modeling, and commercial analytics.
• Strong business acumen and storytelling across teams.
• Consultative mindset and ability to frame complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary insights partner to Commercial leadership.
• Lead analytics for portfolio optimization and brand performance.
• Develop sophisticated scenario models and demand forecasts.
• Design models to measure ROI and optimize resource allocation.
• Translate analyses into clear narratives for senior leadership.
• Collaborate across data teams to integrate varied data sources.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Data storytelling

Leadership

Forecasting

Commercial analytics

Business acumen

Education

MS in quantitative field

PhD or MBA encouraged

Tools

IQVIA

Komodo

Symphony

Job description

Associate Director, Quantitative Analytics & Insights

Location: NC-RTP, US

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

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 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

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.