Manager - Commercial Data Management, Life Sciences

Beghou; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Hybrid work policy

PTO and holidays

Life & AD&D insurance

Job summary

Beghou is seeking an experienced Manager, Commercial Operations & Data Management, Life Sciences to lead data-driven client engagements for pharma accounts. You will direct project teams, shape data strategies, and manage relationships to deliver high-quality insights on time and within budget.

This role requires deep experience in data management within US pharmaceuticals, strong leadership, and a collaborative mindset to coach junior teammates and grow external client engagements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience implementing or supporting MDM for US pharmaceuticals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and develops Data Management projects to ensure methodological soundness and timely delivery.
• Leads project teams in the design and development of Data management projects, including configuration.
• Defines project scope and development approach, conducts issue analysis, and develops hypotheses.
• Synthesizes findings and communicates results to clients and internal teams.
• Leads DM/MDM implementation projects, manages client communications, meetings, and SOWs.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Adaptability

Data management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree

Tools

Python

R

SAS

PowerPoint / Excel

Job description

Beghou brings over three decades of experience helping life sciences companies optimize their commercialization through strategic insight, advanced analytics, and technology. From developing go-to-market strategies and building foundational data analytics infrastructures to leveraging artificial intelligence to improve customer insights and engagement, Beghou helps life sciences companies maximize performance across their portfolios. Beghou also deploys proprietary and third-party technology solutions to help companies forecast performance, design territories, manage customer data, organize, and report on medical and commercial data, and more. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, we have 10 global offices.

Our mission is to bring together analytical minds and innovative technology to help life sciences companies navigate the complexity of health care and improve patient outcomes.

We are currently seeking an experienced Manager, Commercial Operations & Data Management, Life Sciences to join our team. If you are passionate about the life sciences industry and possess the skills to excel in this dynamic role, we invite you to join our team.

You will play a crucial role in leading and managing operations for ongoing client engagements for our life sciences/pharma clients. You will be responsible for project leadership, team management, data process enhancement, and client relationship management. This position requires a blend of leadership, analytical expertise, and industry knowledge.

We'll Trust You To:

• Oversees and develops Data Management projects to ensure methodological soundness; consistently delivers quality client services and drives high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget
• Leads project teams in the design and development of Data management projects, including the design and configuration
• Advises on strategy, team resources, and deadlines, and assumes data investigation and platform configuration tasks as necessary to support internal team and clients
• Works with project leadership to define the project scope and development approach for each project, including conducting issue analysis and developing hypotheses
• Synthesizes findings, develops recommendations, and communicates results to clients and internal teams
• Assumes project management responsibilities for DM/MDM implementation on each project with minimal supervision, including managing client communication, leading meetings, drafting agendas, managing timelines, and serving as a regular point of contact for clients
• Works independently or with a team to build out data processes
• Coordinates with diverse teams, including those globally
• Frequently utilizes coding to facilitate data processing and reporting
• Provides project leadership to team members on process improvements, planned approaches to client requests, or the transition of new deliverables
• Monitors progress, manages risk, and ensures key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes; manages project finances by maintaining financial summaries, drafts SOWs for new work, and manages client invoices
• Assists in supporting management, including promoting employee engagement, recruiting, training, and providing ongoing education, employee mentorship and coaching; contributes to internal initiatives as needed
• Fosters an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
• Coaches and mentors junior team members on their professional development and serves as their Professional Development Manager
• Grows external client engagements, owning aspects of the relationship between the client and the firm

These essential functions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience implementing or supporting HCP, HCO, and payer MDM or other centralized data management solutions in the US pharmaceuticals market
• MDM experience in Oncology therapeutic area preferred
• CDW experience in US Pharmaceuticals market preferred
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, such as PowerPoint and Word; advanced Excel skills required
• Coding skills in Python, R or SAS required
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective project management and people management skills
• Ability to work effectively with others and adapt quickly
• Knowledge of data management best practices in the pharmaceutical industry

At Beghou, you’ll join a highly collaborative, values-driven team where technical excellence, analytical rigor, and personal growth converge. Whether you’re passionate about AI innovation, building commercialization strategies, or shaping the next generation of data‑first solutions in life sciences, this is a place to make an impact!

Compensation and Benefits:

Health & Wellness

• We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life & AD&D coverage, disability insurance, and a Lifestyle Wellness Account to help you feel your best.

Work-Life Balance

• Our generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental & bonding leave help you recharge and be present where it matters most. With a flexible hybrid work policy, you’ll enjoy the balance of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility.

Financial Wellness

• We invest in your future with a 401(k) and employer match, tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts, and performance bonuses. You’ll also receive a monthly phone stipend and access to an employee discount program.

Growth & Giving Back

• Through mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement, we help you grow your career while supporting causes you care about with a charitable donation match.

Culture & Values

• Collaboration, innovation, and inclusion define us. Here, you’ll join a community that values your ideas and celebrates your impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view.

We seek candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.