Director, Portfolio Analytics

Responsibilities:

• Forecasting and Predictive Analytics: Develop and implement advanced forecasting models to predict market trends, patient outcomes and financial performance to inform program indication strategy and commercial opportunity.
• Ensure timely and transparent communication of forecasts, assumptions, rationale, and supporting information tailored to the audience.
• AI Integration: Utilize AI and machine learning techniques to enhance data analysis, identify patterns, and generate actionable insights for portfolio management.
• Data management: Oversee the collection, integration and analysis of datasets from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align forecasting and analytics efforts with overall business strategy and objectives.
• Support corporate strategy initiatives including special projects as the analytics expert. Leverage disease area, epidemiology and product knowledge to inform decisions.
• Partner with senior management, finance and Bayer colleagues on strategic initiatives and portfolio assessments.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in AI and analytics and integrate relevant advances into BlueRock Development and Early Commercial processes
• Collaboration: Leverage subject matter experts within program teams and functional teams.
• Partner with New Product Planning and Insights leads to identify key intelligence questions and business needs to shape market research and/or consulting projects.
• Establish and manage relationships with partners and data suppliers
• Support commercial assessments and business case generation for potential BD opportunities
• Develop strategic deliverable including the framing of business questions and develop analytics in support of program teams and commercial subteams. Create effective graphics to communicate the story
• Thought partner for cross functional leaders and team members. Leverage experience and knowledge to support the BlueRock programs as they evolve. 

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years of equivalent professional experience with bachelor’s degree in sciences or 7+ years professional experience plus advanced degree (MSc, MBA, Ph.D.)
• Vendor management experience required
• At least 5 years in commercial forecasting and/or analytical roles; global experience preferred
• Proficiency in AI and machine learning tools, data visualization and data analysis preferred
• Detail oriented self-starter with the demonstrated ability to analyze, synthesize and present both business and scientific content
• Strong project management experience with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of pharmaceutical R&D process and regulatory environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex data and insights to non-technical stakeholders
• Eventual travel is estimated to be 5-10%