Associate Director, Data Strategy

PharmaEssentia U.S.A.

$137K — $178K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in data strategy and management.
  • Proficiency in SQL, R, SAS, or Python.
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau.
  • Familiarity with various pharmaceutical data sources, including Veeva CRM.
  • Knowledge of analytical techniques for addressing business questions.
  • Consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead PharmaEssentia's commercial data strategy.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to leaders in Commercial and non-Commercial areas.
  • Own MDM and related data systems, focusing on future improvements.
  • Enhance enterprise approach by improving data flow and integrations.
  • Align structured customer data across CRM and data warehouses.
  • Enable integration of multiple data sources for comprehensive analytics.
  • Analyze diverse data sets to provide actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with Compliance for governance of data and AI standards.
  • Lead development of scalable analytical solutions for recurring needs.
  • Drive adoption of dashboards and reporting platforms for operational efficiency.
  • Manage relationships with third-party data providers and their budgets.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time-off
  • 401(k) plan with competitive match
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
The Associate Director/Director, Data Strategy, is a key member of the Commercialization Analytics and Operations team at PharmaEssentia USA (PEC). This role leads enterprise data strategy, governance, and master data management (MDM) capabilities as well as field reporting for BESREMi. The individual will partner cross-functionally with PEC leadership across Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Medical.

In this role, you will also collaborate with external suppliers to structure and optimize the data environment for PharmaEssentia's data assets, while evolving field reporting capabilities supported by those data. This position requires a strategic leader with the experience and drive to shape the roadmap for both data infrastructure and field insights for account managers, sales leaders, Medical Science Liaisons, Key Account Directors and other customer facing roles.

If you thrive in an agile, analytics-driven environment, we invite you to apply for this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Define and lead the design and redesign of PharmaEssentia's commercial data strategy.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to Commercial and non-Commercial leaders by developing, analyzing, and implementing action plans that evolve the data environment.
  • Ownership of MDM, the data warehouse and related systems through vendor partnerships, including ongoing evaluation of future improvements.
  • Develop the enterprise approach by assessing current integrations, improving data flow, and reducing manual interventions.
  • Ensure alignment of structured customer data across CRM and the data warehouse for reporting and advanced analytics.
  • Enable scalable integration of the CRM backend data, specialty pharmacy, claims, payer, field activity, digital engagement, and omnichannel data sources.
  • Analyze a variety of data sources, including specialty pharmacy and specialty distribution (SP/SD) data, to generate insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Partner with Compliance to ensure alignment with data requirements and AI/LLM governance standards.
  • Lead the development of scalable analytical solutions for recurring analyses, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve business operations and efficiency.
  • Own and drive adoption of dashboards and reporting platforms for both field and headquarters teams.
  • Manage relationships with third-party data providers (e.g. Beghou, ZS, Komodo, Veeva), including budget ownership and quarterly business reviews.
  • Bring experience in the life sciences industry, with a strong understanding of pharmaceutical data and analytics needs.

The Person:
Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in data strategy, data management, governance, and data platforms.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills, including SQL, R, SAS, or Python, as well as Microsoft Excel and Snowflake/Databricks.
  • Data visualization experience using tools such as Tableau and Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Experience working with marketing and digital data, patient-level claims data, specialty pharmacy and specialty distribution data, EHR, lab test data, HCO hierarchy and affiliation data, Veeva CRM Suite, and other pharmaceutical data sources.
  • Broad knowledge of analytical techniques and data sources, with the ability to identify the most appropriate approach to address key business questions.
  • Experience with field force analytics, including customer segmentation, targeting, performance measurement, and data change request processes.
  • Consulting experience is a plus.


The expected salary range for this position based on greater Boston, MA location is $137,700 - 178,500. Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits of working with our team:
PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients as well as our employees. As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time-off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program


At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.

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