VP, Insights & Analytics - Vaccine Launch Leader (Hybrid)

Vaxcyte, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 325,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaxcyte, Inc. is seeking a senior leader for Insights & Analytics to build and guide the commercial analytics function as it prepares the U.S. adult launch of VAX-31.

You will lead a team spanning market research, competitive intelligence, forecasting, and analytics, delivering strategic, data-backed insights to inform resource allocation and execution. You will partner with Commercial Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Digital Enablement, and Finance to ensure rigorous evidence

Qualifications

• 15+ years of industry-related experience with 7+ years in insights, analytics, forecasting, or market research leadership in pharma/vaccine organizations.
• Experience building an Insights & Analytics function from the ground up or as an early hire in a pre-launch or growth-stage company.
• Deep understanding of vaccine data ecosystems and forecasting methods.
• Experience launching U.S. vaccines and/or specialty biologics is highly preferred.
• Willingness to travel about 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the I&A strategy, operating model, and phased capability build for pre-launch, launch, and growth.
• Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional team across market research, competitive intelligence, forecasting, and analytics.
• Establish data governance and collaboration with Digital Enablement for reliable decision-making.
• Oversee market research, competitive intelligence, and forecasting tied to go-to-market strategy.
• Create a measurement framework, dashboards, and executive reporting to track launch progress.
• Deliver analyses and recommendations across sales, marketing, and market access.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and advise the Chief Commercial Officer on risks and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Insights & Analytics

Forecasting

Market Research

Tableau/Power BI

AI-enabled analytics

Vaccine launch experience

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, business, or quantitative field

MBA or other advanced degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Vaxcyte, Inc. is seeking a senior leader for Insights & Analytics to build and guide the commercial analytics function as it prepares the U.S. adult launch of VAX-31.

You will lead a team spanning market research, competitive intelligence, forecasting, and analytics, delivering strategic, data-backed insights to inform resource allocation and execution. You will partner with Commercial Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Digital Enablement, and Finance to ensure rigorous evidence