Sr. Director, Analytics & Insights (Remote)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Director of Analytics & Insights in Palo Alto. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership by delivering actionable market insights through analytics, while collaborating with business leadership across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record in leading teams, executing impactful projects, and expertise in pharmaceutical data, making a measurable impact on the organization’s objectives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years progressive experience in strategic analysis, planning, and analytics.
• Experience in Rare Disease, Oncology, and/or CNS/Sleep markets is a plus.
• Approximately 25% travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to enhance analytics capabilities.
• Lead the execution of analytical solutions for business opportunity assessment.
• Foster collaboration to enhance the sharing of integrated insights.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Project Management

Compliance

Education

BA or BS with concentration in Life Sciences, Business or Mathematics

MBA or other advanced degree preferred

Tools

Symphony

IQVIA

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Reporting to the VP of Business Operations and Analytics, the Senior Director of Analytics & Insights is a key leader responsible for providing objective and strategic market insights to guide the organization. This role is pivotal within the US region, offering strategic leadership and direction to a team dedicated to delivering brand and portfolio insights through the analysis of primary and secondary data. The Senior Director will collaborate closely with senior business leadership and the cross-functional analytics community to present objective and strategic insights and analyses of the product portfolio. This individual will play a crucial role in enhancing the focus on Customer Experience at Jazz.

The ideal candidate should exhibit leadership that translates insights into actionable strategies for the business, ensuring deliberate and measurable impact. They will capture results promptly through disciplined program and financial management. We value a leader who can foster resilience within teams and adapt to evolving and challenging market conditions as we strive to fulfill our mission for patients.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities:

• Vision and Direction:Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to enhance team capabilities, enabling the delivery of cutting-edge primary and secondary analytics. These analytics will generate novel and actionable market insights, uncover opportunities, and build a deep understanding of brand and portfolio performance.

• Team Development:Attract, develop, and retain a team of high-performing analytics and market research professionals. This team will provide business leadership with unique insights necessary for successful business management.

• Analytical Solutions:Lead the execution and implementation of analytical solutions to support business opportunity and risk assessment, market mix analysis, promotion response, and return on investment analytics.

• Collaboration:Foster collaboration across the organization to enhance the sharing of integrated insights.

• Product and Portfolio Reviews:Ensure metric and insights-driven reviews of products and portfolios, including launch readiness reviews, brand planning, promotional effectiveness, and other performance assessments.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:Work closely with IT, Market Access, Forecasting, Field Operations, and Data Strategy teams to identify key data sets and technology priorities that will deliver essential insights for the business.

• Resource Management:Anticipate resourcing and staffing requirements to support a dynamic organization.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Leadership and Team Development: Proven track record of leading and nurturing teams to enhance market research and analytics activities. These efforts should inform innovative brand and portfolio strategies, driving the organization forward.

• Project Execution: Demonstrated leadership skills to initiate and oversee the execution of impactful projects, ensuring timely delivery and significant business impact.

• Collaboration and Communication: Strong collaborative spirit and team orientation, coupled with excellent communication and analytical skills. The candidate should be adept at presenting complex insights to senior stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.

• Pharmaceutical Data Expertise: Extensive experience with pharmaceutical data sources such as Symphony, IQVIA, and Electronic Health Records (EHR). This expertise is crucial for deriving actionable insights and informing strategic decisions.

• Compliance Culture: Ability to foster a culture of compliance, ensuring that all activities adhere to relevant compliance policies and regulations.

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• BA or BS with concentration in Life Sciences, Business or Mathematics; MBA or other advanced degree preferred

• 12 years+ progressive experience in strategic analysis, planning and analytics

• Rare Disease, Oncology and/or CNS/Sleep market experience a plus

• Approximately 25% travel is required