Manager - Commercial Operations & Analytics (461)

Socket.dev; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Lifestyle Wellness Account

401(k) with employer match

Commuter benefits

Phone stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Beghou Consulting is seeking an experienced leader to run operations for ongoing life sciences engagements in a global, collaborative environment. You will guide project delivery, improve data processes, and mentor teams across multiple client projects.

The role requires 8+ years in life sciences analytics, strong pharma function knowledge, coding skills (SAS/Python/SQL), and excellence in communication and leadership. A hybrid work model is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree with at least 8 years of professional experience.
• Experience in the life sciences/pharma industry.
• Strong understanding of Pharma commercial functions: Data Management, Sales Ops, Commercial Analytics, BI/Reporting.
• Coding skills (SAS, Python, SQL) and data visualization tools such as Tableau/Power BI.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and time-management skills.
• Leadership and project-management experience; team leadership preferred.
• Authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership for ongoing operations and transitions.
• Oversee and develop proposals to ensure methodological soundness and on-time delivery.
• Support project execution and delivery to ensure success.
• Build and plan complex enhancements to reports, online tools, and data processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on industry trends and best practices.
• Direct data processing and analytics teams delivering dashboards, reports, and scorecards.
• Frequently utilize coding to facilitate data processing and reporting.
• Grow external client engagements and manage client relationships.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop new offerings and practices.
• Monitor progress, manage risk, and communicate outcomes; handle project finances and SOWs.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Data analytics

SAS

Python

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Excel

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree

Tools

SAS

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

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.

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, enhancing data processes, and managing client relationships. This position requires a blend of leadership, analytical expertise, and industry knowledge.

We'll trust you to:

• Provide project leadership for team members regarding ongoing operations, process improvements, planned approaches for client requests, or transition of new deliverables.
• Oversee and develop proposals to ensure methodological soundness; consistently deliver quality client services and drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Support project execution and delivery as needed to ensure project success.
• Build and plan out complex enhancements to reports, online tools, and data processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on current industry trends and analytical best practices in the life sciences industry.
• Direct the activities of data processing and analytics teams that produce hundreds of high-touch reports and analyses, including executive dashboards, field reports, triggered alerts, and scorecards.
• Frequently utilize coding to facilitate data processing, analytics, and reporting.
• Grow external client engagements, owning the relationship between the client and the firm.
• Identify areas for firm growth and create action plans to incorporate across the company, including the development of new offerings, improvements to best practice guidelines, or creating new firm practice areas to better serve clients.
• Monitor progress manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes; manage project finances by maintaining financial summaries, drafting SOWs for new work, and sending client invoices.
• Lead and motivate diverse and global teams; train and mentor team members to assist in their professional growth.
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
• Support management initiatives, including promoting employee engagement, recruiting, training, and providing ongoing education, employee mentorship, and coaching as needed.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree with at least 8 years of professional experience.
• Experience in the life sciences/pharma industry.
• Strong understanding of Pharma commercial functions, specifically: Data Management, Sales Operations, Commercial Analytics, and BI/Reporting.
• Coding skills (SAS, Python, SQL, etc.) and experience working with data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products, such as PowerPoint and Word; advanced Excel skills required.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective leadership, people management, and project management skills.
• Experience as a team leader or people manager.
• Ability to work effectively with others and adapt quickly.
• We are currently unable to consider candidates who require or will require sponsorship for work authorization in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent, ongoing basis without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

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:

Beghou Consulting offers a competitive compensation package and a full complement of benefits, including the following:

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.