Associate Director, Data Systems

Asahi Kasei•Cary, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Data Systems leads Asahi Kasei Therapeutics’ commercial data initiatives and operations. The role ensures data integrity, scalability, and compliance across commercial functions, supporting company growth and the delivery of therapies for rare diseases. The incumbent guides commercial data strategy, governance, master data management, and infrastructure; partners with commercial stakeholders and IT to deliver reliable data capabilities; and manages the commercial data managed service provider. The role also oversees commercial datasets and data outputs used across Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, and Business Intelligence. Occasional travel may be required, less than 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience in data management, MDM, and commercial analytics within biotech, pharma, or life sciences industries.
Experience with commercial datasets, including syndicated data, market access, and sales analytics.
Understanding of MDM principles and experience managing HCP, HCO, payer, and product master data.
Experience collaborating with global teams and managing cross-regional data integration and global reporting alignment.
Experience in enterprise data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud platforms in commercial biopharma settings.
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau and programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R for data management and analysis.
Understanding of commercial pharma operations, data automation, and AI-driven analytics.
Strong ability to collaborate across commercial and IT functions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects, managing vendors, and optimizing commercial data assets.

Responsibilities

Guide the design and ongoing optimization of scalable commercial data architecture to support business transitions, product launches, and growth across therapeutic areas and markets.
Translate commercial priorities into a practical data roadmap that balances strategic improvements with near-term operational and launch needs.
Lead master data management initiatives and ensure HCP, HCO, payer, and other master data are accurate and governed.
Partner with Sales Operations/Business Intelligence and the managed service provider to define and maintain data definitions, business rules, stewardship processes, and data-quality controls.
Establish data governance policies and compliance frameworks to maintain data integrity and security, including HIPAA and GDPR.
Partner with Sales Operations/Business Intelligence, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Patient Services, and other stakeholders to translate business priorities into scalable data capabilities and trusted outputs.
Manage the commercial data managed service provider, including scope, priorities, deliverables, service levels, issue escalation, change execution, and operational performance.
Lead cross-functional projects to enhance analytics capabilities, including HCP segmentation, payer analytics, promotional effectiveness, and omnichannel marketing performance.
Manage commercial datasets, including VOD, DHC IQVIA, Symphony, MMIT Managed Care, HUB, Specialty Pharmacy, and Distributor data (EDI 852, 867, etc.).
Ensure consistent, accurate, and fit-for-purpose data outputs across Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, and Business Intelligence.
Define, validate, and document required data outputs, interfaces, business rules, and reconciliation controls in partnership with the managed service provider.
Oversee the commercial data warehouse, MDM, reporting platforms, and delivery of required data outputs and integrations.
Partner with business and analytics stakeholders to assess and onboard approved data-source tools, reporting capabilities, and automation opportunities.
Serve as a key liaison among IT, Commercial Operations business stakeholders, data providers, and technology partners.