What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Analyst position at Verona Pharma?
Who We Are:
At Verona Pharma, we are passionate about transforming the lives of millions of people living with chronic respiratory diseases. With our first product now approved by the US FDA, we're just getting started. Our innovative respiratory pipeline targets a range of conditions, including non-CF bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis (CF), and asthma, driven by a commitment to bringing relief to patients navigating the challenges of progressive respiratory conditions.
Joining Verona means being part of a forward-thinking team that's redefining what's possible in drug development and commercialization. Guided by experienced leadership, we embrace a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture where your contributions can help shape a healthier future for patients worldwide. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a direct impact on improving quality of life.
Verona Pharma is currently recruiting a Commercial Analyst to join our team, reporting to the Senior Director, Market Research & Forecasting. In the role of Commercial Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the Commercial departments as a whole. You will play a key role in providing data insights, analytical guidance, and strategic operational support for the team as well as cross-functionally within the organization.
To be successful in this role, you must transform data, both qualitative and quantitative, into clear and actionable insight. You will work closely with patient services, marketing, sales operations, IT, finance, and other stakeholders to support strategic and tactical decision-making through the delivery of analytics that informs key issues and customer needs for sales & market access.
We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. Trust, accountability, and efficiency are core values that drive our working environment. We have a unique opportunity to build a company that will bring a first-in-class medication to chronic respiratory disease patients with significant unmet needs. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including generous PTO, to support the health and happiness of our staff.
Remote working and flexibility are important parts of our culture at Verona. However, we are looking for candidates based in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area as you will periodically be required to go into the Raleigh office for key meetings, training, and other activities as needed.
What You'll Do:
- Optimize Tools & Training: Ensure Commercial teams' tools and reporting are efficient and provide necessary training for team members and leadership.
- Deliver Insights & Reports: Provide actionable reports and collaborate to drive business insights.
- Develop BI Solutions: Design and implement reporting tools, data models, and dashboards to support business needs.
- Lead Compensation & Incentives: Manage MBOs, sales compensation, and related inquiries for Commercial teams.
- Support Business Strategy: Assist with HCP segmentation, territory planning, targeting, and business planning.
- Leverage Analytics & Market Research: Use advanced analytics and market research to inform strategic decisions.
- Drive Commercial Culture & Innovation: Foster a competitive, insights-driven culture and challenge the status quo.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring:
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree required; equivalent education/experience may be considered.
- Sales & Commercial Operations: 2-3 years in sales operations or 1 year in pharma, with experience in analytics, reporting, and business planning.
- Analytical & BI Skills: Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, with expertise in BI platforms (Power BI preferred).
- Collaboration & Influence: Strong ability to collaborate, influence stakeholders, and serve as a strategic partner to commercial leadership.
- Communication & Presentation: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Technical & Industry Knowledge: Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel & PowerPoint), and familiarity with pharmaceutical data sources (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony).
- Project & Travel Requirements: Ability to manage multiple projects; 25% business travel required by plane or car.
Why Join Verona?
At Verona, you'll have the chance to be part of a team bringing first-in-class treatments to patients who need them most. We offer:
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions.
- Remote work flexibility for a better work-life balance.
- Competitive benefits, including generous PTO and comprehensive health plans.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
Verona Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Verona Pharma are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
