US/Global Senior Director - Insights & Analytics, CV

Introduction to role:

This role is designed to lead one of the Global and US Cardiovascular Insights Team, including Diabetes, CKD and Heart Failure, brand strategy, brand launch and brand LCM. This team will provide strategic and operational business insights capabilities, an in-depth understanding of the brand/molecule/therapeutic area (TA) - CKD/Heart Failure, and enable delivery of insights from primary market research, forecasting, and analytics into insights and recommendations that drive senior executive’s decision making.

As a strategic partner to the Commercial VPs within CVRM as well as Cross functional leaders, this role delivers comprehensive brand performance insight, opportunity assessments, and innovative approaches to brand strategy and execution that drive a competitive edge for the CVRM portfolio. This role establishes business partnership with multiple stakeholders beyond the Cardiovascular Brand team including but not limited to Competitive Intelligence, Market Access Strategy, Pricing, Compliance, Finance, Sales Force Operations, Corporate Affairs and Medical Affairs. Additionally, this role leads and develops a team of highly skilled staff, appropriate resource allocation and any cross functional/portfolio projects.

Accountabilities:

You will oversee and guide development and integration of industry-leading customer insight, market intelligence and analytics helping the organization to frame business problems and opportunities to shape future-proofed strategies and deliver sustainably differentiated brands/early assets, business development opportunities and TA strategies, as well as to unlock the full commercial value of the portfolio. You will be responsible for bringing a proprietary insight driven external point of view into recommendations by leveraging a network of sources and publicly available information, either on brand or TA level, for internal and external communication.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- BS or commercial related degree.

- 10+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferably US local strategy/commercial insights roles)

- 5+ years’ experience utilizing a range of analytics involving standard data in the Pharmaceutical Industry e.g., IQVIA (MIDAS, DDD, NPA, Xponent), claims data (LAAD, MarketScan, Optum, Prognos, Symphony), other epidemiological data (Decision Resources, Kantar) etc. and performance tracking

- Exceptional business acumen, strategic thinking and understanding of sales and marketing business practices

- Entrepreneurial mindset to impact leadership and high emotional intelligence

- Experience advising senior level executives, strong coaching, and problem-solving skills

- Strong ability to influence laterally and vertically

- High degree of creativity and innovation in developing new approaches, processes, and methodologies

- Strong market research and analytical expertise, excellent financial modelling and forecasting skills

- Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functionally and manage multiple, complex demands

- Strong written and verbal communication

- Managed a group of at least 3 insights or analytical staff

- Experience in leading insight within Diabetes, Obesity, or Cardiovascular

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- PhD / MBA

- Experience in Cardiology or Diabetes desired, but not required

- In depth knowledge of regional market dynamics and/or in-market or regional experience

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

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