Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Director, Global Decision Sciences and Insights
Position type : Full time Contract
Duration : 2 months
Location : Foster City, CA (Hybrid)
As a(n) Director, Global Decision Sciences and Insights you will :
Essential Duties & Functions :
The following duties / functions are representative of the key duties and will be primary focused in Breast Cancer and could include potential pipeline indications; all activities will require strong partnership and engagement with GDSI / GSM leadership.
Market Research
- Partner with Senior Director and Executive Director, Integrated Insights and Global Strategic Marketing (GSM) leadership to define global market research priorities to proactively inform upcoming business decisions
- Lead qualitative and quantitative primary research across physician, patient, and payer groups
- Analyze, synthesize, and guide the organization based on market insights
- Analyze secondary data sources (e.g., script data, epidemiology data) to produce summaries, and insights / implications, and evaluate potential new sources
- Examples of work can include but are not limited to opportunity assessments, treatment flow mapping, segmentation, product attribute / benefit testing, positioning / messaging, patient journey mapping, HCP journey mapping, etc.
Forecasting / Analytics
Develop long-term forecast models for key products / indications, including forecasts of epidemiology, competitive market, product share, price, and revenueCollaborate with Regional and Local Analytics & Insight teams, as well as Literature Resources, Competitive Intelligence, R&D, Pricing and Market Access, and Marketing / Sales leads to identify and include quality data assumptions into forecasting modelsCarry out deterministic base-case and scenario modeling and Monte Carlo simulation to support decision-makingExamples of decisions that may be informed by analytics include scenario planning for various competitive outcomes, impacts of growth strategy, impact of co-positioning of various oncology products, etc.Knowledge, Experience, & Skills
Business leadership experience, and a track record of “influencing without authority” (specifically, senior cross-functional partners) in successful conflict resolution, and driving consensusStrong leadership acumen, demonstrated through relationships with stakeholders, peers and teamsExperience in successfully presenting to senior leadership audiences, including simplifying complex materials, and managing audiences with differing viewpoints to gain alignmentExperience working in a matrixed organization and successfully partnering with peers and stakeholdersAbility to meaningfully portray and effectively communicate complex quantitative data in an easy-to-understand format is required. Proven experience with global Sales and Marketing organizations and experience with pharmaceutical data sources e.g. SHA and chart audits are requiredExperience in conducting commercial analytics and proactively identifying analyses to address key business questionsExperience in conducting qualitative / quantitate market research and patient-based market / revenue modelingStrong task- and project-management skills : planning, prioritization, objective setting, and executionHistory of navigating multiple projects with tight deadlines and evolving prioritiesExceptional written and verbal communication skillsPassionate about the function, and a natural curiosity to solve complex problemsAbility to effectively leverage Microsoft Office (specifically PowerPoint and Excel) to present quantitative data in graphical form is requiredBasic Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree and Twelve Years’ Experience
Masters' Degree and Ten Years’ Experience
PhD and Eight Years’ Experience
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or consulting with a focus in one or more areas of market research, forecasting, analytics, decision analytics, commercial strategy, or marketing or Masters' Degree and 10 years of relevant experience.Experience in biopharmaceutical-focused marketing, commercial strategy or consulting is desirable.Experience specific to the Oncology therapeutic area highly preferred.Experience in patient-based market / revenue modeling highly preferred.Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead, resolve conflict and drive consensus among individuals from a variety of disciplines. Ability to represent the GDSI function on cross-functional teams, including accountability for GDSI contributions and provision of information and recommendations.Strong communication skills with an ability to efficiently and productively communicating results of market research and forecasting / analytics to a range of internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.Strong command of a variety of analytical and quantitative / qualitative market research techniques, Experience utilizing rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Utilizes creativity and ingenuity to develop solutions to complex problems, formulates strategies and approaches that may fall outside historical norms.Sought out as an analytical expert and, more importantly, as a strategic adviser. Grasps key issues quickly, understands the "big picture" and links market insights to larger issues.Strong project management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines in an environment of competing and changing priorities. Must have strong task management skills to include planning, prioritization, objective setting, and meeting management and plan execution. In-depth ability to use Microsoft Office and other planning software required.Can deal with ambiguity and act without having the total picture, is able to effectively pose questions to tease out information required for decision-making. Can handle risk and uncertainty.Strong commitment to quality. Consistently and thoroughly reviews work for accuracy before sharing with a wider audience. Delivers final products that are well vetted and reliable.Passionate about the function and a natural curiosity to solve complex problems
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Namrata Gautam
PHONE : ( 1) 314-523-1818
EMAIL : Namrata.Gautam@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS :
Pay Range
100- $107 per hourPay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.Benefits : Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following : Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental / vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS : Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions :
Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100 certificationsWebsite : https : / / www.innovasolutions.com /
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Salary : $100 - $107
