Arrowhead Research

Senior Manager, Commercial Technology & Digital Solutions

Arrowhead Research$160K — $185K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in commercial technology or operations within biotech or pharmaceuticals.
  • Strong experience in Power BI reporting and dashboard development.
  • Proven experience in managing technology vendors, budgets, and cross-functional projects.
  • Knowledge of AI, automation, and digital tech relevant to commercial organizations.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive execution while collaborating with leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Drive daily operations and enhancements of the ZS ZAIDYN platform, collaborating with business owners.
  • Manage integration and production support across various commercial data sources and CRM systems.
  • Own Master Data Management processes for maintaining consistent customer data.
  • Provide operational support for Veeva Commercial CRM, including release management and issue resolution.
  • Translate business needs into technology solutions in collaboration with various stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain high-quality Power BI dashboards for improved decision-making.
  • Partner with leadership to pilot AI solutions and evaluate efficiency improvements.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities to shape commercial technology and support organizational growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
  • Involvement in critical company projects, including future product launches.
Full Job Description
The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to lead the execution, optimization, and continuous improvement of the technology platforms, analytics, reporting, and digital capabilities that enable our Commercial organization.

Working in close partnership with the Director of Commercial Technology and business owners across Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Pricing & Market Access, and Trade & Distribution, this individual will translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions that improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and support Arrowhead's rapidly expanding commercial organization.

This role combines hands-on platform ownership with project leadership, vendor management, analytics development, and AI-enabled process improvement. The successful candidate will help improve Arrowhead's commercial technology ecosystem while supporting U.S. operations, future product launches, and international expansion.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Commercial Technology at Arrowhead by helping scale systems, analytics, AI capabilities, and digital solutions that support the company's continued growth and commercialization efforts.

This role is based in Pasadena, California, with an expectation to be in office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities
Commercial Technology Leadership
  • Drive the day-to-day administration, enhancement, optimization, and operational support of ZS ZAIDYN, partnering with business owners to evaluate needs, prioritize enhancements, resolve issues, and continuously improve platform capabilities.
  • Manage platform configuration, releases, testing, integrations, and production support across CRM, Specialty Pharmacy, MMIT, Marketing Cloud, and other commercial data sources.
  • Own Master Data Management (MDM) processes within ZAIDYN, ensuring accurate and consistent customer data across commercial applications and reporting.
  • Provide secondary administration and operational support for Veeva Commercial CRM, PromoMats, and MedComms, including interface monitoring, release management, testing, and issue resolution.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions by partnering closely with business owners, IT teams, and external vendors.
Analytics, Reporting & Business Intelligence
  • Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics that improve business decision-making and reduce dependence on external consulting partners.
  • Ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality commercial data and reporting that supports operational and executive decision-making.
  • Continuously improve reporting capabilities, data quality, and analytics processes to enhance the user experience and business insights.
AI, Digital Transformation & Operational Excellence
  • Partner with the Executive Director of AI & Enterprise Data Management to evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-enabled solutions, automation, and data strategies that improve efficiency and business outcomes.
  • Drive adoption of new technologies by partnering with business stakeholders, promoting best practices, supporting training, and ensuring successful implementation.
  • Continuously evaluate opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen internal capabilities, optimize vendor services, and reduce total cost of ownership.
Project Delivery & Business Partnership
  • Lead cross-functional technology initiatives, coordinating project plans, resources, risks, testing, vendor activities, and stakeholder communications.
  • Coordinate commercial technology readiness for international expansion, future product launches, and enhancements supporting the continued growth of the U.S. commercial organization.
  • Build trusted relationships with Commercial, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Pricing & Market Access, and Trade & Distribution teams by delivering responsive, reliable technology solutions.
Vendor & Financial Management
  • Manage technology vendors, consultants, contracts, budgets, and service performance.
  • Identify opportunities to transition appropriate capabilities in-house while maintaining high-quality support and improving operational efficiency.
  • Support annual budget planning, forecasting, and ongoing cost management for commercial technology platforms and services.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience supporting commercial technology, commercial operations, analytics, or business systems within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
  • Strong Power BI reporting and dashboard development experience.
  • Experience managing technology vendors, budgets, and cross-functional projects.
  • Knowledge of AI, automation, and digital technologies supporting commercial organizations.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently drive execution while collaborating effectively with leadership and business owners in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Preferred
  • Experience with ZS ZAIDYN or comparable commercial intelligence platforms preferred.
  • Experience supporting Veeva Commercial CRM, PromoMats, and MedComms.


California pay range

$160,000-$185,000 USD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

About Arrowhead Research

Arrowhead Research is a biotechnology company that develops RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. Arrowhead's RNAi technology targets specific genes to silence their expression, which can be used to treat a variety of diseases. The company's pipeline includes treatments for liver disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Arrowhead has partnerships with pharmaceutical companies such as Amgen and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. The company has received FDA approval for some of its products and is conducting clinical trials for others.
Learn more about Arrowhead Research
Size
329 employees
Market Cap
$4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$102.6 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+50.6%
Revenue
$79.8 million
NASDAQ

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