Insight and Analytics Lead partners with Therapeutic Area (TA) leadership to deepen understanding of business and market dynamics. By combining qualitative insights with quantitative analytics, this role drives strategic decision-making and ensures alignment with franchise objectives throughout the brand lifecycle. This role is responsible for leading projects or cross functional teams in the design and delivery of insights, data analytics and visualization solutions that address complex business challenges. The position requires translating stakeholder needs into actionable insight and data strategies, fostering effective communication, and building collaborative relationships across functional areas. The successful candidate will connect evidence, analytics and business judgment to influence decisions across commercial, medical, market access, finance, supply, patient support and regional or global teams. The role is expected not only to produce analysis, but also to ensure that insights are understood, adopted and translated into measurable business actions. What you’ll do: Strategic Insights 3 Lead and establish the annual insights plan, informing brand strategy and therapeutic area decisions through primary market research, patient journey mapping, competitive intelligence, and voice of customer analysis 3 Lead development of the annual Fact Book to support strategic planning and performance evaluation 3 Guide forecasting processesby advancing insights into commercial assumptions and market dynamics 3 Lead the brand insights processend-to-end, including budget oversight and vendor partnerships, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality research that illuminates market opportunities 3 Shape strategies with Regional and Global stakeholdersto leverage resources and deliver strategic milestones 3 Lead insight generation across the brand lifecycle, including pre-launch planning, launch readiness, post-launch performance, indication expansion, market shaping and lifecycle optimization. Data Analytics and Performance Management 3 Conduct rigorous quantitative analyseson patient data to uncover business opportunities and generate actionable insights 3 Lead ad-hoc analysesincluding data visualizations that translate complex information into clear strategic recommendations 3 Lead cross-functional workshopsto align KPIs, metrics definitions, and reporting standards 3 Collaborate with Data Capabilities and IT teamsto shape and prioritize critical reporting that supports strategic priorities 3 Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies(including AI) to enhance analytical capabilities and competitive advantage 3 Apply appropriate analytical methods such as market sizing, patient-flow analysis, treatment-pathway analysis, segmentation, forecasting, scenario modelling, predictive analytics and opportunity prioritization. Essential Qualifications/ Experience: 3 Minimum 6 yearsin insights and data analytics within pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences, or management consulting 3 Bachelors in business, management, analytics or Sciences degree required 3 Proven experiencedesigning and managing primary market research 3 Strong proficiencywith analytical tools (R, Python) and visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau) 3 Deep knowledgeof Canadian pharma data sources including IQVIA, EMR, claims data, TSA/TCR, CompuScript, Xponent, and CD&H 3 Experience in rare diseasecommercial landscape preferred 3 Advanced quantitative modelingskills with ability to apply frameworks that drive business decisions 3 Analytical mindsetwith demonstrated ability to generate insights from complex data and communicate findings clearly to executive audiences 3 Strong collaboration skillswith ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across departments and levels 3 Excellent project managementcapabilities to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic environment 3 Learning agilityand intellectual curiosity to challenge assumptions and drive continuous improvement 3 Passion for enabling business successthrough high-quality insights and analytics that deliver measurable commercial impact Desired Qualifications: 3 Masters degree in business, management, marketing, health economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, analytics, life sciences, or a related discipline strongly preferred. 3 Experience in rare disease, specialty pharmaceuticals, orphan drug, or other complex healthcare markets. 3 Experience supporting product launches, launch readiness, indication expansion, market shaping, or brand lifecycle planning. 3 Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare and pharmaceutical environment, including public and private reimbursement, provincial access differences, CADTH and INESSS processes, specialty distribution, and patient support programs. 3 Experience integrating claims, EMR, prescription, sales, patient support, market research, and other healthcare data sources to generate a holistic view of patient and business dynamics. 3 Experience applying advanced methods such as forecasting, scenario modeling, patient-flow analysis, market sizing, segmentation, predictive analytics, or treatment pathway analysis. Hybrid Work- 3 days/week from Mississauga office Annual base salary for this position ranges from 142,311.20 to 186,783.45. In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role).  Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program. We are using AI as part of the recruitment process. This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.