Associate Director - Data Science - Resource Optimization

• Contributes to shaping and executing the Market Mix Modeling, Resources allocation and Optimization capabilities
• Co-defines a (customer centric) vision and priorities for the Functional team based on needs of the business, Insights and Analytics vision, input from team and stakeholders.
• Proactively proposes analytical and statistical solutions to business questions and problems and provide key stakeholders with new data driven ideas and actionable recommendations that enables better decision-making and enhance the business excellence.
• Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product, leveraging data science methodologies, tools and strategies using internal and external data sources to gain market insights.
• Explores and evaluates new data sources for targeting to drive Insights and innovation and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains full compliance with internal and external guidelines: stays current on external and internal guidelines.
• Fosters collaboration, customer centric solution design

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in resource optimization, strategic planning, or a similar role within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Commitment to driving and enabling data-driven decision making throughout all levels of the organization; strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Exceptional business acumen, paired with a deep understanding of business dynamics in the context of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners; demonstrated strong leadership skills in a team environment which requires negotiation, persuasion, collaboration, and analytical judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate and present business problems and solutions to key stakeholders persuasively.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as Excel, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in analytics, decision science, or related roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector

• Ability to balance operational execution with high-level strategic thinking, supporting both day-to-day performance and long-term business goals

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, data Operations , and product development and drive strategic initiatives

• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with senior leadership and aligning diverse teams

• Proficiency in insight and hypothesis generation, data science, and primary and secondary research methodologies

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

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