Director, Commercial Analytics & Insights- PHARMA

Smith Hanley Associates; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley Associates is seeking a Director, Pharma Commercial Analytics & Insights in Central New Jersey. The role blends analytics, strategy and innovation to turn data into insights and drive commercial decisions.

You'll partner with senior leaders to shape brand strategy, leverage real-world data and AI techniques, and lead end-to-end analytics from data strategy to executive storytelling. Hybrid work model with impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Pharma Commercial Analytics experience.
• BA required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analytics lifecycle from data strategy to insight generation.
• Translate analytics into clear, executive recommendations.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Medical and Market Access.
• Drive innovations using real-world data, AI and ML to unlock opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic analytics leadership

Education

BA in Data Science/Analytics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Job description

Title- Director, Pharma Commercial Analytics & Insights

Location- Central NJ (hybrid)

Salary- $225-240K +bonus + LTI (some wiggle room for a SUPERSTAR!)

Our client, a Mid-Size Pharma Manufacturer, is seeking a “Director, Commercial Analytics & Insights-PHARMA".

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the growth of newly launch product/portfolio while helping more patients with serious diseases get diagnosed and access treatment.

Working at the intersection of analytics, strategy and innovation, you'll partner with senior stakeholders across the business to turn complex data into meaningful insights and strategic action.

What makes this opportunity exciting?

• Drive business impact: Shape commercial strategy and influence key decisions that accelerate brand growth.
• Make a difference for patients: Identify opportunities to expand disease diagnosis and accelerate patient identification.
• Lead innovation: Harness real-world data, predictive analytics, AI and machine learning to unlock new opportunities.
• Influence at senior level: Partner with Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Medical and Market Access leaders.
• Own the analytics agenda: Lead the end-to-end analytics lifecycle, from data strategy and modelling through to insight generation and executive storytelling.

What you'll bring:

• BA required Data Science, Statistics, Analytics- /Advanced Degree desired.
• 10+ years' Pharma Commercial Analytics experience.
• Deep expertise in pharmaceutical data, APLD and real-world data (claims, EMR and patient-level data).
• Strong technical capabilities in SQL, Python, R, SAS or similar tools.
• Experience translating complex analytics into clear, actionable commercial recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A curious, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and improving patient outcomes.