Director, Commercial Analytics - New Products/Innovation

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Overview

The Director, Advanced Analytics-New Products/Innovation will be responsible for analytics related to pre-launch pipeline assets as well as new on-market product indications. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze market size, growth trajectories, competitive landscapes and unmet needs to develop a compelling value proposition for pre-launch pipeline assets and new indications for on-market products.
• Develop robust forecasts for market performance and prepare for multiple future scenarios to ensure adaptability and resilience.
• Lead the development and execution of advanced analytics strategies to support business performance, competitive advantage, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency. 
• Understand complex business problems and formulate integrated analytical approaches to mine data sources.
• Developing and implementing algorithms, predictive models and various analytical methods such as machine learning to forecast trends, optimize resource allocation, and predict patient behaviors or outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to leverage data and analytics to drive innovation, develop new analytics capabilities and models, and optimize processes for efficiency and time reduction.
• Serve as subject matter expert for advanced analytics across the Commercial Analytics & Field Strategy function.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to extract actionable insights from complex data sets
• Proficient at communicating complex data analysis in a clear and compelling narrative
• Excellent at building trusted partnerships
• Expertise in advanced modeling techniques and how to apply them
• Expertise in analytical programing languages (R, Python, SQL, SAS, SPSS, Sawtooth, Latent Gold, etc.)
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools (Tableau, Qlik, PowerBI, etc.)
• Basic understanding of project management
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with leadership across sales and marketing functions and present complex insights effectively to diverse audiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and priorities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business Administration, a quantitative social science, applied statistics, or a related field
• MBA, MS, or other advanced degree is preferred. Continuing methodological education is desired.
• Minimum 10 – 15 years (w/o Masters) or 8 – 12 years (with Master’s) of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on data analytics, and insights
• 12+ years of domain expertise in data analytics, or other related strategic analytics
• Proven track record of enabling data-driven decision-making at a senior leadership level
• Strong analytical background, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex and dynamic data sets into actionable insights and aligning them with business priorities to drive impactful results

The base salary range for this role is $166,560 to $208,200. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.

Compliance: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.