Manager, Category & Insights

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior analytics leader to head the insights function for US Surgical Vision. You will translate business needs into pragmatic analytics, guide the analytics lifecycle, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive high-value priorities and measurable outcomes using AI-driven solutions.

The role requires 6–8 years of business experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership by influence in a regulated medical-device environment. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• 6–8 years of business experience is required.
• Academic background in data science, engineering, business, or a related field preferred.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical industry, Medical Affairs, or related-function experience preferred.
• Ability to build alignment and drive execution across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication, presentation, relationship-building, and project prioritization skills.
• Ability to structure complex issues, set priorities, and lead initiatives delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Knowledge of or exposure to AI, analytics, data science, or automation.
• Experience working with technical experts or external vendors to implement solutions advantageous.
• Experience translating insights into digital channel development and/or omnichannel strategy advantageous.
• Experience in regulated environments or initiatives with compliance considerations preferred.
• Strong leadership by influence.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic agility and business acumen.
• Sufficient understanding of analytics, AI, and automation concepts to guide decisions and partner with technical specialists.

Responsibilities

• Lead the insight analytic function within US Surgical Vision.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making and prioritization.
• Advance data-driven solutions and automation, including GenAI and conversational AI, to produce measurable business outcomes.
• Evaluate internal and external insights and analytics to identify opportunities and threats for the US Surgical Vision business.
• Build partnerships with business stakeholders, senior leaders, and cross-functional teams to identify high-value opportunities, align priorities, and drive execution.
• Translate business needs into practical analytics and conclusions.
• Lead the insights and analytics lifecycle from problem framing and prioritization through implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Leverage insights to shape and execute strategy development with subject matter experts and partner functions.
• Work with technical experts and partners to scale reliable, compliant, and cost-effective analytics and insights.

Skills

Data Analysis

Automation

GenAI

Conversational AI

Analytics

Problem Framing

Digital Channel Development

Omnichannel Strategy

Compliance Knowledge

Technical Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Background in data science/engineering/business

Job description

• Lead the insight analytic function within US Surgical Vision
• Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable insights to inform strategic decision‑making and prioritization
• Advance data‑driven solutions and automation, including GenAI and conversational AI, to produce measurable business outcomes
• Evaluate internal and external insights and analytics to identify opportunities and threats for the US Surgical Vision business
• Build partnerships with business stakeholders, senior leaders, and cross‑functional teams to identify high‑value opportunities, align priorities, and drive execution
• Translate business needs into practical analytics and conclusions
• Lead the insights and analytics lifecycle from problem framing and prioritization through implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement
• Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations
• Leverage insights to shape and execute strategy development with subject matter experts and partner functions
• Work with technical experts and partners to scale reliable, compliant, and cost‑effective analytics and insights
• Travel for business up to 30% as required

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required
• 6–8 years of business experience is required
• Academic background in data science, engineering, business, or a related field preferred
• Medical device, pharmaceutical industry, Medical Affairs, or related‑function experience preferred
• Ability to build alignment and drive execution across multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication, presentation, relationship‑building, and project prioritization skills
• Ability to structure complex issues, set priorities, and lead initiatives delivering measurable business outcomes
• Knowledge of or exposure to AI, analytics, data science, or automation
• Experience working with technical experts or external vendors to implement solutions advantageous
• Experience translating insights into digital channel development and/or omnichannel strategy advantageous
• Experience in regulated environments or initiatives with compliance considerations preferred
• Strong leadership by influence
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional collaboration
• Strategic agility and business acumen
• Sufficient understanding of analytics, AI, and automation concepts to guide decisions and partner with technical specialists
• Up to 30% business travel may be required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading analytics functions and delivering actionable insights to drive strategic decision‑making. Proficient in leveraging AI and automation to enhance business outcomes while effectively collaborating with stakeholders across various functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Science
• AI Implementation
• Analytics Lifecycle Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Decision‑Making

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Automation
• GenAI
• Conversational AI
• Analytics
• Problem Framing
• Digital Channel Development
• Omnichannel Strategy
• Compliance Knowledge
• Technical Collaboration

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Relationship‑Building
• Project Prioritization
• Leadership by Influence
• Strategic Agility

Industry Keywords

• Medical Device
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Medical Affairs
• Regulated Environments
• Business Experience