Senior Director of Insights & Analytics - Pharmaceuticals

Analytic Recruiting Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive

Bonus

Job summary

Confidential Pharmaceutical Client is seeking a Senior Director, Insights & Analytics to lead strategic analytics for a Neuropsychiatry franchise. The role centers on shaping brand performance, data-driven decisions, and forward-looking insights for commercial strategy.

The candidate will oversee the full insights spectrum, including primary research, analytics, forecasting, and competitive intelligence, acting as a core partner to commercial leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of analytics experience in pharma (manufacturer or vendor)
• Experience in Neuropsychiatry and/or Women’s Health preferred but not required
• Strong ability to translate data into clear narratives for senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary insights partner to franchise leadership and commercial heads
• Lead the franchise insights agenda across market research, forecasting, competitive intelligence, and brand analytics
• Provide proactive insights to guide resource allocation and long-term planning
• Partner with BI, analytics and operations teams to support brand strategy and execution
• Develop Integrated Customer Plan (ICP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for insights

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

Forecasting

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

My client is a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer and they are seeking a Senior Director, Insights & Analytics to serve as the strategic analytics leader for a major Neuropsychiatry franchise at a leading commercial pharmaceutical company, responsible for objectively assessing brand performance, enabling data‑driven decision‑making, and delivering forward‑looking insights that shape commercial strategy. This role sits at the center of a fast‑evolving portfolio focused on improving outcomes for large patient populations.

You will oversee the full insights and analytics spectrum including primary research, secondary analytics, forecasting guidance, and competitive intelligence and act as a core partner to commercial leadership. This position requires a STRONG leader who can translate complex data into clear narratives, guide strategic choices, and influence senior stakeholders across marketing, commercial, and cross functional teams.

Location: 3 days a week in Cambridge, MA. MUST BE ONSITE EVERY WEEK

Compensation: Base to 300K + LTI + Bonus

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Partnership

• Serve as the primary insights partner to franchise leadership and commercial heads.
• Work directly with North America commercial leaders and cross‑functional partners (Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Medical, IT) to define business questions and align on insight needs.
• Shape the performance narrative for the franchise and support brand strategy development.

Insights & Analytics Ownership

• Lead the franchise insights agenda across market research, forecasting support, competitive intelligence, brand analytics, and field analytics.
• Deliver high‑quality ad hoc analyses with clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Provide proactive insights to guide both near‑term resource allocation and long‑term strategic planning.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with advanced analytics, business intelligence, and operations teams to support brand strategy and execution.
• Lead the development of the Integrated Customer Plan (ICP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the insights function.
• Ensure commercial teams have comprehensive market, performance, and audience insights.

Operational Excellence

• Manage insights budget and identify innovative methodologies to enhance efficiency and capability.
• Drive innovation in analytics, measurement, and business execution to improve performance and investment strategy.
• Ensure key business decisions are grounded in rigorous, fact‑based analysis.

Required Experience

• 12+ years of relevant analytics experience in pharmaceuticals on the manufacturer side and/or vendor side
• Experience in Neuropsychiatry and/or Women’s Health preferred but not a dealbreaker
• Strong understanding of commercial datasets:
• Patient (Specialty Pharmacies/Distributors)
• Managed Care (Symphony, etc.)

Job Level: Senior Management