Senior Manager, Business Intelligence, Syfovre

Apellis Pharmaceuticals; United States; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Inclusive family building benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, in the United States, seeks a Senior Manager of Business Intelligence to partner with U.S. commercial teams. This role delivers market insights from primary and secondary research to guide SYFOVRE decisions and strategy.

A biotech/pharma background and strong research methods are essential for success. The position reports to the Senior Director of BI for SYFOVRE and requires up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• BS degree in business, biology, or medicine-related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in pharma/biotech/medtech, client-side preferred.
• Strong knowledge of market research methodologies and data sources.
• Proven vendor and project management experience.
• Excellent collaboration and communication; ability to influence.
• Experience in retina, buy-and-bill product, CI or consulting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the commercial and brand teams to translate research into insights.
• Execute foundational research projects to support SYFOVRE objectives.
• Develop analyses linking data to brand priorities for planning.
• Support strategy and tactical execution across product lifecycle.
• Scope questions, generate hypotheses, design and run studies.
• Manage vendor relationships and budgets for insights projects.
• Oversee day-to-day third-party vendors and timelines.

Skills

Market research

Vendor management

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Biotech/pharma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/biology/medicine

Advanced degree (MBA/PhD/PharmD) preferred

Job description

Opportunity awaits those up to the challenge of developing transformative therapies across a broad range of debilitating diseases.

Summary

We are looking for a talented and energetic Senior Manager of Business Intelligence to join our team and support the execution of business intelligence initiatives in support of SYFOVRE. The Senior Manager of Business Intelligence will partner closely with U.S. commercial teams to generate market-specific insights gathered from primary market research, secondary data analysis, and competitive intelligence to create integrated and actionable insights for key customer/stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate should have experience working in a commercial insights position within a biotech or pharmaceutical company. The Senior Manager will report into the Senior Director of Business Intelligence for SYFOVRE and will contribute to the SYFOVRE team by delivering insights and market knowledge to inform brand decisions and support the continued success of the brand.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with the commercial and brand teams to address defined business questions through primary market research, secondary data analysis and competitive intelligence, translating findings into integrated and actionable insights for key customer / stakeholder groups
• Execute foundational research projects aligned with priorities established by the Senior Director to generate insights in support of current and future business objectives for SYFOVRE
• Develop and deliver analyses that connect data findings to brand priorities, informing tactical decisions and providing input into long-term planning
• Support brand and commercial teams by providing insights that inform strategy development and tactical execution across the product lifecycle, including market outlook and situational assessments
• Collaborate with the Senior Director and cross-functional partners to scope key business questions, generate hypotheses, and design and execute studies/analyses within agreed project scope and priorities
• Manage project-level spending and track expenditures against the approved SYFOVRE insights budget, supporting the Senior Director with budget planning and monitoring
• Manage day-to-day third party vendor activities, project timelines and deliverables for assigned market research engagements and competitive intelligence gathering

Qualifications

• B.S. degree required (business, biology, or medicine-related degree preferred). Advanced Degree (MBA, PhD, PharmD) preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/medtech industry (client-side experience preferred)
• Must Haves: Strong working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative market research methodologies and experience applying them to business questions
• Working knowledge of secondary data sources and experience leveraging secondary data to generate insights
• Demonstrated project and vendor management skills
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to influence without authority
• Strategic and Analytical Mindset
• Strong problem solving/framing abilities
• Strong communication skills; able to translate complex findings into clear narratives and actionable recommendations
• Ability to raise questions, share evidence-based recommendations and constructively challenge assumptions
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional business partners and present insights to commercial and brand stakeholders
• Experience in retina
• Experience with buy-and-bill product
• Experience in Competitive Intelligence, Commercial Assessments and/or Consulting

Employment

Full-Time Regular

Domestic and international travel will be required in this role (up to 25%)

Travel Requirements

• 25% tavel

Pay Information

Base salary for this role will consider multiple factors, including but not limited to, candidate qualifications, relevant expertise, specialized skills, and industry experience in complement-targeted therapies. The targeted base salary range for this position is $142,000-$190,000. This range represents the base salary only and reflects Apellis' commitment to competitive compensation within the biopharmaceutical industry. The final salary offered may vary based on individual qualifications, business needs, and current market conditions.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Benefits and Perks

Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit https://apellis.com/careers/benefits/ to learn more.

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Company Background

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in complement science to de