Associate Director, Commercial Analytics & Insights

Company: Jobleads
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Associate Director, Commercial Analytics & Insights Working at Horizon is more than a job - it's personal. For us, success is measured by the numbers that matter most - the number of lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly to help save. We're a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who are inspired to do more because we know we're a part of something bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help others live up to theirs. Position Summary: The Associate Director, Commercial Analytics & Insights will drive the overall analytics effort for our Rare Disease medicines: RAVICTI, PROCYSBI, ACTIMMUNE, and BUPHENYL. This position will include (but is not limited to) responsibility for the development and management of the brand forecast, creation and evaluation of strategic initiatives, proactive and ad-hoc analytics, and supporting primary and secondary market research. The Associate Director will also be responsible for tracking Rare Disease brand performance against key performance indicators, comparing performance to the forecast, and reporting metrics and insights to senior leadership. The Associate Director will collaborate with other Horizon teams - including sales, market access, and marketing - to evaluate opportunities to drive growth for the brand. Success in this position will require a-problem solving orientation, data analysis expertise, and the ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team. The ideal candidate will have proven success in managing multiple complex pieces of data analysis and translating that analysis into actionable commercial insights. Responsibilities: Forecasting: Oversee forecasting process across the Rare Disease business unit, leveraging primary and secondary data to construct accurate and actionable forecasts for all brands. Collect input and assumptions from various teams within the organization, including sales, marketing, and market access. Define opportunities and risks associated with the forecast. Data analysis: Serve as a thought leader within the organization and three direct reports. Create predictive models to determine length of therapy and patient outcomes. Develop proactive and ad-hoc analyses to identify insights from trends that impact the business. Performance management: Refine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the commercial success of the Rare Disease brands, and track those indicators in a comprehensive brand dashboard. Establish standard cadence of KPI review. Synthesize data and insights to explain any deviation in performance from forecast and suggest strategic levers to address these deviations. Communication: Effectively communicate results of forecast, KPI assessments and analyses to senior leadership. Use internal communication opportunities to influence action to improve brand performance. Support external communication of forecast and financial results by preparing Rare Disease materials for key external stakeholders and meetings. Coordination with vendors: Act as key Rare Disease Analytics liaison with data vendors. Collaborate with internal Data Science team, consulting partners and other external parties as required. Qualifications and Skills Required: BA/BS in Analytics, Business, Economics, Statistics, Math or other quantitative discipline. 10+ years of experience in finance, data analysis, strategy consulting or other quantitative fields. Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically, identify key issues, opportunities, and value drivers, and effectively translate strategic insights into an appropriate analytical framework to drive business decisions. Ability to prioritize decisions and activities, ensure efficient use of resources, and take a holistic view of the business in order to ensure efficiencies and alignment with cross-functional stakeholders. Forward-thinking, with strong ability to influence multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to work well with all levels of employees and demonstrate strong teaming and partnering skills. Experience in biotech / pharmaceuticals preferred but not required. Direct experience with forecasting is a plus. Expert at: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Proficiency in: Python, SQL, or other analytical / reporting tools. Horizon Core Values & Competencies: Growth Manages Ambiguity Strategic Mindset Demonstrates Self-awareness Develops Talent Accountability Drives Results Ensures Accountability Decision Quality Transparency Courage Horizon Therapeutics plc does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Any individual, who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing this application or at any time during the application process, should contact the Human Resources Department. Posted 5 Days Ago Full time R0002325 About Us Horizon is focused on researching, developing and commercializing medicines that address critical needs for people impacted by rare and rheumatic diseases. Our pipeline is purposeful: we apply scientific expertise and courage to bring clinically meaningful therapies to patients. We believe science and compassion must work together to transform lives. For more information on how we go to incredible lengths to impact lives, please visit and follow us on Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and Facebook . Suggested Jobs Director, Forecasting & Portfolio Analytics Posted 5 Days Ago | Deerfield, IL Associate Director, Commercial Coaching Excellence

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