Denali Therapeutics · 1 day ago
Director, CMPA Data Sciences
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$226K/yr - $267K/yr
10+ years expDenali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. They are seeking a Director of Data Science to enable strategic decision-making and optimize commercial performance through advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques.
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Responsibilities
Work with a diverse set of stakeholders, including marketing, market access, global product strategy, medical affairs, and sales teams to understand business objectives in order to develop the roadmap and strategic application of data science (inclusive of predictive analytics, artificial intelligence/machine learning)
Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to support commercialization efforts
Develop and maintain advanced analytical models to support commercial decision-making to inform Denali’s go-to market strategies, identify opportunities to enhance and elevate customer and patient experiences, improve market access, and drive revenue growth
Analyze and interpret large datasets (e.g., sales, CRM, marketing, financial) to uncover insights and provide actionable recommendations to cross-functional teams
Design and execute A/B tests, experimentations, and customer behavior analysis to assess the effectiveness of commercial strategies and identify opportunities to refine commercial approach
Apply machine learning and statistical modeling techniques to predict trends, customer behavior, market dynamics, and sales performance
Build and refine predictive models to assist in local sales planning, market opportunity identification, and resource allocation
Utilize advanced algorithms to optimize field teams’ (MSLs, salesforce) effectiveness and identify high-value customers or market segments
Identify opportunities to leverage AI to automate work, such as competitive intelligence monitoring, synthesizing insights from field and market research, etc
Create and present clear, compelling visualizations and reports to senior leadership, translating complex data analyses into actionable insights and business strategies
Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations based on data trends and performance metrics
Develop and implement automated reporting solutions to enhance the efficiency of operations
Work with IT and data engineering teams to ensure data pipelines, tools, and dashboards are efficient, scalable, and aligned with commercial needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field
10+ years of relevant work experience, including 8+ years in data science or advanced analytics, with a focus on commercial applications in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry; specific experience in patient and access marketing is preferred
Strong understanding of biotech or pharmaceutical market dynamics, patient access, healthcare system intricacies, and regulatory requirements
Ability to develop and implement strategic marketing initiatives, with a data-driven approach and strong analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and empathetically to patients and healthcare providers
Proven ability to work effectively across functions and lead collaborative initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional organizational skills with experience managing multiple projects, timelines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
401k
Healthcare coverage
ESPP
A broad range of other benefits
Company
Denali Therapeutics
Denali Therapeutics is dedicated to defeating neurodegenerative diseases to deliver safe and effective medicines to patients and families.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Denali Therapeutics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (14)
2023 (7)
2022 (6)
2021 (5)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.32BKey Investors
Royalty PharmaBaillie Gifford
2025-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2024-02-27Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2022-10-19Post Ipo Equity· $275M
Leadership Team
Ryan Watts
CEO
Peter Chin
Sr. Vice President & Head of Late-Stage Clinical Development and Medical Affairs
Recent News
2026-01-11
Longevity.Technology
2026-01-03
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