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Senior Director, Advanced Analytics, Data Science & AI

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Cambridge, MA
100K-150K
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Cambridge, MA
100K-150K
Expert/Leader
Responsible for providing data-driven insights, leading AI/ML projects, managing a team of data scientists, and influencing commercial strategies through advanced analytics in a fast-paced environment.
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Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking a Sr Director of Advanced Analytics, Data Science & AI responsible for generating and delivering data-driven insights to support a brand, therapeutic area, or cross brand/enterprise and contribute to the development and enhancement of innovative capabilities. This role involves influencing business partners, leading the execution and interpretation of AI/ML models, framing problems, and crafting solutions, all while clearly and compellingly communicating data-driven insights.

This role is dynamic, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and covers a broad range of strategic topics that are critical to our business. To excel in this role, you must have a passion for data-driven problem solving, a strong background in data science and AI, and proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide an enterprise view of insights across Product / Brand and Therapeutic Areas (TA) on key topics like Resource Allocation, Measurement & attribution of market mix, channel optimization, digital analytics, predictive models, decision engine/next best action.
  • Lead the development and implementation of data-driven solutions using advanced analytics and machine learning techniques, predictive algorithms, and AI-powered tools to extract actionable insights to drive US Commercial strategies and tactics.
  • Manage and mentor a team of data scientists (internal and external) and AI experts to drive innovation and deliver high-quality results
  • Influence end-to-end delivery of data science insights, from framing the business question, designing the solution, and delivering recommendations.
  • Break down technical concepts into digestible insights and guide diverse stakeholders how to interpret.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
  • Collaborate within the insights & analytics team, coordinating efforts with the Insights & Analytics counterparts to develop and execute a comprehensive brand analytics plan.
  • Deliver consolidated insights and actionable recommendations to US Commercial teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and insights findings.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of brand analytics insights into decision-making processes and strategic initiatives.
  • Define and track key performance indicators to measure the success and impact of data-driven solutions.
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance existing brand /TA data science capabilities, identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation to drive greater business impact and ROI.
  • Stay up to date with the latest advancements in data science and AI and apply them to improve processes and outcomes. Represent Biogen as a thought leader in data science and AI at conferences, events, and industry forums.
  • Build university partnerships for driving innovation and leading-edge research technique
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise, effectively communicating the value proposition of data science and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations and maintain a high level of data integrity.
  • Develop and manage budgets, resource allocation, and timelines for data science and AI projects.

Who You Are

You have a proven ability to prioritize and manage complex and innovative projects and establish vision and direction within a fast moving, challenging and energetic commercial environment. You are a highly collaborative and perceptive problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to synthesize strategic insights and drive innovation. You have exceptional and proven ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in advanced analytics in US commercial setting, previous experience in a biotech / pharmaceutical organization, or in leading global management consulting firm
  • Minimum of bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, economics, statistics, computer science, or related quantitative field
  • A business leader that can contextualize the data science findings, recommendations and implications for the Business and be influential in decision making for topics like resource allocation, marketing mix optimizations and digital.
  • Extensive expertise and experience with both traditional SQL and modern NoSQL data stores including SQL, and large-scale distributed systems such as Hadoop and or working in Snowflake/Databricks
  • Strong experience with machine learning technology, such as: big data stack, Python, R, and visualization techniques
  • Experience with pharmaceutical data sources such as IQVIA, SHS, Claims, and other syndicated resources; strong understanding of Patient/Claims data (APLD)
  • Extensive experience using data science models to solve problems in a business environment setting
  • Accountability for Results - focused on key strategic objectives, accountable for high standards of performance, and lead change
  • Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
  • Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
  • Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Biogen
  • Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
  • Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.


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Biogen Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office

225 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02142

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