BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 day ago
Exec. Director, Advanced Analytics & Data Science
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
12+ years expBioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to improving the lives of people living with rare diseases through innovative medicines. The Executive Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Science, will lead the advanced analytics strategy and oversee a multidisciplinary team to drive business decisions across various functions, ensuring a data-driven culture.
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Responsibilities
Set the vision and strategy for the advanced analytics and data science
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing analytics team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ensure alignment with the Strategic Data, Insights, and Operations group (SDIO) leadership on overall strategy
Oversee the design and implementation of predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to support business decisions
Direct the evaluation and integration of large-scale datasets, including anonymized patient-level data (APLD), real-world evidence (RWE), claims, and operational data
Develop and implement innovative analytical approaches for insight generation, including data mining, exploration, modeling, deployment, and assessment
Ensure robust data governance, data integrity, and compliance with privacy and regulatory standards, including tokenization and anonymization of patient data
Lead the development of forecasting methodologies for Commercial functions, ensuring alignment with business performance updates and strategic goals
Oversee the creation and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and KPIs to inform brand performance, sales projections, and strategic initiatives
Guide the development, alignment, and management of incentive compensation plans for Sales, partnering with Sales Leadership and Marketing
Provide strategic leadership and guidance to Commercial, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Clinical Operations, and SDIO to integrate analytics and insights across the organization
Partner with Medical Affairs and HEOR on data strategy and external communications regarding the value of BioCryst’s product portfolio (RWE and RWD)
Collaborate with IT, engineering, and strategic operations to design scalable data pipelines and analytics infrastructure
Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with external vendors and data partners
Proactively evaluate and incorporate new data sources, analytical tools, and methodologies to maximize impact
Champion adoption of AI-based tools and advanced analytics platforms
Develop BioCryst’s advanced analytics capabilities through continual evaluation and implementation of innovative methodologies and tools
Direct the project prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery of analytics and data science team’s initiatives
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of analytics deliverables
Develop talent and succession plans for the analytics organization
Direct multiple workstreams simultaneously across a breadth of workstreams and functions in a fast-paced environment
Ensure proper controls and governance to support and protect key data assets
Oversee integration of disparate data sets to create insights and strategy, with a focus on patient journey and anonymity
Ensure compliance with US and international data privacy and security regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA, PhD or other advanced degree strongly preferred
12+ years of experience (or combination of education and experience) in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industry is required, with experience in analytics-based roles, forecasting, sales operations
Experience leading teams in matrixed organizations and supporting multiple departments
Experience developing business and sales analytics models and conducting rigorous quantitative analyses
Experience working with anonymized patient level data (APLD) and personal identifiable information (PII)
A proven track record of helping to translate the analytical output into real business impact and of taking a creative approach to problem solving
Experience with 3rd party pharmaceutical data (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony Health, Komodo), claims data and managed care data
Experience managing projects and vendors
Ability to work collaboratively and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Ability to quickly develop ad hoc analyses requested by leadership teams
Experience in CRM (e.g., Veeva or Salesforce)
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations to senior leadership
Preferred
Rare disease experience is strongly preferred
Company
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company with a deep commitment to improving the lives of people living with hereditary angioedema (HAE) and other rare diseases.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.76BKey Investors
MidCap FinancialNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2023-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2021-11-22Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2020-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $325M
Leadership Team
Charlie Gayer
President and Chief Commercial Officer
Nancy Hutson
Chair
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