Director, Pharmaceutical Commercial Analytics & Insights

Smith Hanley Associates; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley in Central New Jersey is seeking a Director of Pharma Commercial Analytics & Insights to lead the analytics agenda for a newly launched portfolio. This hybrid role partners with Commercial Strategy, Marketing and Medical leaders to turn data into strategic action and measurable growth.

You will own end-to-end analytics, from data strategy and modelling to executive storytelling, apply predictive analytics, AI and real-world data, and influence senior stakeholders to drive patient

Qualifications

• 10+ years' commercial analytics experience within pharma or biotech.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end analytics lifecycle, from data strategy and modelling through to insight generation and executive storytelling.
• Partner with Commercial Strategy, Marketing, Medical and Market Access leaders to drive growth.
• Harness real-world data, predictive analytics, AI and machine learning to unlock new opportunities.
• Translate complex analytics into clear, actionable commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial analytics

Stakeholder management

Analytical storytelling

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

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.

Job Overview

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

• 10+ years' commercial analytics experience within pharma or biotech.
• 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.

If you're ready to combine analytical excellence with meaningful commercial and patient impact, we'd love to hear from you!