Sr Manager, GIBU Rare Disease Data Analytics at Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. in Lexington, Massachusetts

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Job Description

SR Manager, GIBU Rare Disease Data Analytics

Takeda Pharmaceutical

Lexington, MA

About the role:

Leverage skills in data analytics to build insightful and innovative deliverables to the Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) marketing and sales teams, along with other key stakeholders across the Takeda Gastroenterology Rare Disease Business Unit.

Brings a consultative approach to working with Takeda stakeholders. Work closely with a cross-functional team to analyze data and summarize insights answering a wide range of strategic and tactical commercial questions related to new product launches.

Becomes a trusted resource within the Gastroenterology Business Unit for brand analytics and insights and gain greater exposure as the Gastroenterology Rare Disease Business Unit grows. Is an advisor across the commercial organization for analyzing secondary data to deliver clear, accurate actionable insights with a relentless focus on accuracy.

How you will contribute:

• Provides an objective and detailed understanding of current and future SBS markets, Gattex product performance, customers, and competitors to inform GI product life cycle management.


• Builds strong relationships with internal partners (Marketing/Brand, Sales, Strategy, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Commercial Operations, Finance and Forecasting), collaborating effectively to ensure team success.


• Leads reporting projects that enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of the Marketing, Managed Markets, Strategy and Sales Analytics departments in business analytics and data driven insights. This involves identification and implementation of strategic data sources, cluster analysis techniques, marketing mix analysis and setting recommendations.


• Collaborates with cross Business Unit internal experts in Analytics, Market Research, Marketing, Sales, Competitive Intelligence, Managed Markets and Forecasting to generate robust market assumptions and analytics strategy.


• Lead key market analytics projects to inform strategic and brand planning, forecasting, and market access projects


• Create and deploy tools and resources to continuously improve our understanding of the market and to drive business goals


• Takes lead role in working with other TPUSA departments (e.g., Commercial Operations IT, Data Governance, Managed Markets, Incentive Compensation, Sales Reporting) to ensure data quality, compliance and improve the quality of analytics.


• Ensures that all reporting has gone through the QC process to ensure accuracy and communication clarity prior to being presented to our customers.


• Identify and proactively seek out opportunities to automate processes to reduce errors and to free up time for more creative work on existing deliverables


• Builds and maintains a learning and continuous-development environment to ensure employee engagement and growth.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• BA or BS in an analytical field such as statistics, operations research, management science, engineering, economics, math, etc. and 6+ years quantitative analytical or forecasting experience; or advanced degree in an analytical field such as statistics, operations research, management science, industrial engineering, economics, math, etc. and 4+ years statistical analysis and/or quantitative experience.


• MBA with a focus on healthcare and data analysis preferred, if MBA, 2+ years work experience required


• 2+ years pharmaceutical analytics/sales/managed markets experience.


• Complete understanding and application of quantitative principles, concepts, practices, and standards surrounding the use and manipulation of secondary market data sources.


• Strong command of a variety of analytical techniques, experience utilizing rigorous business 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 brand impact


• In-depth experience designing and conducting quantitative and qualitative secondary analytics The ability 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 claims data sources e.g., IQVIA, SHA, etc. are required


• Knowledge of coding techniques in SQL, R, or Python, comfort with automation of reporting


• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Qliksense, Microsoft PowerBI or similar preferred, willingness to learn required

Skills:

• Communication - ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written, in a persuasive, organized and appropriate manner, and preparing presentations for customer groups. Can deal with ambiguity and act without having the total picture, is able to effectively pose questions in order to tease out information required for decision-making. Can handle risk and uncertainty


• Analytical - ability to analyze relevant data sources and understand how to use this information to drive projects that will impact the business.


• Management - ability to set priorities and meet specific deadlines in a changing environment, ability to be flexible, accommodating, and to deal with change effectively and align with business goals.


• Project Management - Good 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


• Customer Service Orientation - ability to gain trust of high-level management and leverage relationships to drive impactful analytical projects. 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


• Teamwork - ability to work effectively in and foster a team environment.


• Entrepreneurial - ability and desire to take ownership over activities and projects, desire to shape the organization, consistent demonstration of "out of the box" thinking.


• Consultative and creative with a willingness to learn, teach and grow


• Extensive knowledge of regional landscapes across therapeutic markets.


• Extensive knowledge of industry best practices.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• If remote, periodic overnight travel may be required, travel not to exceed 40%

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan


• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings


• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days


• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions


• Family Planning Support


• Flexible Work Paths


• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US field-based employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as a condition of employment.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time