Cytokinetics

Senior Director, Commercial Analytics

Cytokinetics$270K — $315K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S degree required, advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years in biopharmaceutical analytics or related areas.
  • Expertise in commercial analytics and ROI measurement.
  • Experience with Patient Support Services and Market Access is essential.
  • Proven record of influencing executive decisions and outcomes.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical data assets needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
  • Preferred experience in rare diseases or specialty pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive and commercial leadership.
  • Lead the development of advanced analytics and business intelligence capabilities.
  • Define KPIs and dashboard strategies in collaboration with operations.
  • Oversee ROI measurement for commercial investment optimization.
  • Enhance marketing mix modeling capabilities for data analysis.
  • Support Patient Services analytics regarding patient journeys and adherence.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate strategic decision-making.
  • Champion AI and machine learning integration in analytical processes.

Benefits

  • Emphasis on a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Focus on scientific integrity and patient-centric values.
  • Support for continuous professional development and team building.
  • High-performing work environment that values innovation.
Full Job Description

The Senior Director, Commercial Analytics is responsible for leading strategic insights, business intelligence, advanced analytics, commercial effectiveness measurement, patient services analytics, access analytics, and AI-enabled analytical capabilities across the Commercial organization. This leader serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, driving data-driven decision making through actionable insights, innovative analytical approaches, and performance measurement frameworks that accelerate business results.

The role is accountable for advancing enterprise-wide analytics capabilities that optimize commercial investments, customer engagement strategies, patient support programs, market access initiatives, and organizational effectiveness. The Senior Director will champion emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytical methodologies to enhance decision-making and create sustainable competitive advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to Executive Leadership and Commercial Leadership.
  • Build, drive and lead the development of business intelligence, advanced analytics, customer analytics, and performance measurement capabilities of team members.
  • Partner with Field Excellence & Operations to define KPIs, reporting requirements, and dashboard strategies.
  • Lead ROI measurement and optimization of commercial investments.
  • Develop and enhance marketing mix modeling capabilities.
  • Support Patient Support Services through analytics on patient onboarding, therapy initiation, adherence, persistence, hub performance, and patient journey optimization.
  • Support Value, Access & Distribution through analytics on payer access, reimbursement dynamics, specialty pharmacy performance, distribution channels, gross-to-net drivers, and pull-through effectiveness.
  • Partner with Brand Marketing, Sales, Patient Support Services, Value, Access & Distribution, and Finance, to support strategic decision making.
  • Lead adoption of AI, machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics capabilities.
  • Build and develop a high-performing Commercial Analytics organization.

Education and Qualifications:
  • B.S degree, advanced degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in biopharmaceutical analytics, business intelligence, commercial operations, or related functions.
  • Deep expertise in commercial analytics, ROI measurement, marketing mix modeling, and business performance optimization.
  • Experience supporting Patient Support Services, Market Access, Specialty Pharmacy, and Distribution organizations.
  • Experience implementing AI, machine learning, automation, or advanced analytics solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical data assets including syndicated, claims, specialty pharmacy, and patient-level data.
  • Proven ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic business outcomes.
  • Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong executive presence, communication skills, and business acumen.
  • Rare disease and/or specialty pharmaceutical experience preferred.
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Pay Range:

In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $270,000 - $315,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please review ourPRIOR to applying.

Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do 6 all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

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About Cytokinetics

Cytokinetics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing muscle activators and inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised and/or declining. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Cytokinetics
Size
253 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$127.2 million
5 Year Trend
-7.9%
Revenue
$55.8 million
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