Director, Advanced Analytics - Advertising

ConnectiveRx • Whippany, NJ

13d

About The Position

Being on medication is tough enough. We want to make getting it the easy part . Getting prescriptions to patients has become increasingly complex. When things get messy along the prescription journey, pharmaceutical manufacturers rely on us to untangle the process and create a clear path—allowing patients to build trusting relationships with their medication brands. We’re not only committed to taking the pain out of the prescription process, but we’re also devoted to bringing the brightest minds together under one roof. We bring together diverse voices—engineers, pharmacists, customer service veterans, developers, program strategists and more—all with one vision. Each perspective and experience makes ConnectiveRx better than the sum of its parts. The Director of Advanced Analytics is a customer-focused thought leader with a blend of analytical aptitude and business expertise, preferably in healthcare. This person is passionate about analytics, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to roll up their sleeves to help expand the company’s product and service offerings. They are naturally curious about the “why” behind the “what” and use a consultative approach to clearly articulate meaningful insights to clients and internal business leaders. This role requires a proven track record of partnering across organizations, developing strategic solutions, framing business problems into analytic questions, engaging the right stakeholders, and influencing strategic decision-making. The Director will build and lead a team of data professionals and work collaboratively across the organization to test new ideas and capture meaningful business insights. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Analytics as part of the Enterprise Analytics Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or another applied quantitative field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience leading and managing an analytics team, including at least 7 years in the healthcare industry or in analytics.
• Consulting or professional services management experience is also required.
• Strong understanding of data structures, business intelligence, advanced data science, and statistical modeling methodologies.
• While this is not a hands-on technical role, working knowledge of SQL, business intelligence tools, and statistical programming (such as Python), along with a strong understanding of hiring and skill assessment in these disciplines, is required.
• Working knowledge of business intelligence and statistical programming tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Looker, and similar technologies.
• Communication (Oral and Written) Ability to actively listen and communicate key issues respectfully. Understands when to share only relevant information and adapts communication style to different audiences to ensure clarity.
• Influencing Skills Able to navigate complex organizational dynamics related to policies, processes, and people. Drives organizational vision and purpose, understands the business priorities of other groups, uses organizational knowledge effectively, and communicates with purpose to build and sustain organizational buy-in.
• Drives Results and Manages Execution Takes initiative with strong bottom-line orientation and remains persistent despite challenges. Sets ambitious goals with high performance standards and pursues objectives with energy and focus while maintaining commitment to deadlines.
• Customer Centricity Builds strong internal and external customer connections and delivers customer-focused solutions. Identifies opportunities that benefit customers and consistently provides solutions that meet their needs.
• Compliance Requirements Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and training consistent with ConnectiveRx’s Information Security and Compliance programs, including SOC1, SOC2, PCI, and HIPAA.
• Maintain strict compliance with company and client business rules, ethics standards, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the data innovation strategy and drive companywide data initiatives.
• Set and deliver on the strategic vision for the Enterprise Analytics team while partnering with internal teams and third-party analysis vendors.
• Oversee the evolution of how the organization measures, reports, and shares meaningful insights.
• Assess analytical needs related to strategic fit, market attractiveness, financial value, and risk, while providing hands-on solutions in early project stages.
• Responsibilities include leading the design, development, and maintenance of data models, dashboards, and automation projects, as well as proposing and implementing technology solutions that enhance data collection and utilization.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to ensure strong team performance, including coaching non-technical colleagues.
• Foster productive cross-functional relationships, resolve conflicts, and set priorities.
• Perform leadership functions such as interviewing candidates, conducting performance reviews, addressing performance issues, applying disciplinary actions when necessary, and managing staffing and workload distribution as the team grows.
• Collaborate with Marketing Analytics, Business Development, and Product Development to identify opportunities where analytics can deliver business value.
• Translate business problems into analytic questions and influence strategic decisions by presenting complex analyses in a simple, clear, and meaningful way.
• Engage directly with customers to deliver ad hoc analyses, provide unique program insights, and serve as the subject matter expert in Analytics.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the enterprise data platform.
• Promote data literacy and cultivate analytics expertise across the Enterprise Analytics team.

Benefits

• This position offers opportunities for a bonus (or commissions), with total compensation varying based on factors such as location, relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.
• Employees at ConnectiveRx can access comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• The company regularly reviews and updates its health, welfare, and fringe benefit policies to ensure competitive offerings.
• Employees may also participate in the company’s 401(k) plan, with employer contributions where applicable.
• ConnectiveRx provides a flexible paid time off (PTO) policy for exempt employees, covering sick days, personal days, and vacations.
• Employees also receive eight standard company holidays and three floating holidays annually, with prorations applied in the first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees