Insights & Analytics Leader for Pharma Strategy

Kardigan, Inc.; South San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Kardigan, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Insights & Analytics to generate integrated commercial insights guiding strategy, portfolio planning, and product development decisions.

You will lead primary market research and secondary analytics to support strategic and operational decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong analytics with business acumen and pharmaceutical industry knowledge, collaborating with multiple functions and vendors to deliver actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative, scientific, or business field is required; MBA/MS/PhD strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial analytics, insights, strategy, or consulting within pharma/biotech.
• Experience designing and executing qualitative and quantitative market research with HCPs, patients, payers; translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience evaluating secondary data sources (claims, EHR/EMR, specialty pharmacy, real-world data).
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset with ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions and teams with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial leadership to identify key business questions and align market research with strategic objectives.
• Lead qualitative and quantitative primary market research with physicians, patients, caregivers, and payers.
• Analyze claims, EHR/EMR, specialty pharmacy, epidemiology, and market data.
• Support patient-based forecasts and commercial opportunity assessments.
• Integrate primary research, secondary analytics, and competitive intelligence into cohesive insights.
• Deliver concise presentations and facilitate cross-functional alignment on insights.

Skills

Market research design

Stakeholder collaboration

Presentation & storytelling

Data analytics

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/MS/PhD preferred

Job description

Kardigan, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Insights & Analytics to generate integrated commercial insights guiding strategy, portfolio planning, and product development decisions.

You will lead primary market research and secondary analytics to support strategic and operational decisions across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong analytics with business acumen and pharmaceutical industry knowledge, collaborating with multiple functions and vendors to deliver actionable