Executive Director – Advanced Analytics, Data Science

Job Description:
• The Executive Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Science, will lead BioCryst’s advanced analytics strategy, driving a data-driven culture and supporting business decisions across Commercial (Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, Managed Markets), Medical Affairs, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), and Clinical Development.
• This leader will have consistent interactions with C-suite executives and oversee a multidisciplinary team, integrating data science, forecasting, and business analytics to deliver actionable insights, innovative methodologies, and strategic recommendations that accelerate BioCryst’s growth and impact in rare diseases.
• 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 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.

Requirements:
• 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
• Rare disease experience is strongly preferred
• 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

Benefits:
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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