Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics, Rare Portfolio

Apellis Pharmaceuticals • Waltham, MA

194d

About The Position

We are looking for a Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics who will play a key role in the commercialization of Empaveli. They will be accountable for leading the insights and analytics function and partnering closely with U.S. leadership to influence strategies based on integrated and actionable insights from key customer/stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate should have experience leading an insights and analytics function within a commercial biotech or pharmaceutical company. The incumbent will report into the Vice President of Commercial Strategy and Operations and will serve as a key member of the systemic leadership team to drive insights and market knowledge that will be the foundation for commercialization of Empaveli across indications.

Requirements

• Scientific degree required (business, biology, or medicine-related degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in a market insights, analytics, or business intelligence role in the biopharma industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing a team of insights and analytics professionals and external vendors.
• Ability to identify the right approach to any business question and translate analyses into actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to the accuracy and quality of data/insights.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, communication, and leadership management skills.
• Proven ability to engage with business unit and executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Hematology / Nephrology experience.
• Rare disease launch experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead insights, analytics, and field operations for the Rare Portfolio supporting commercialization of Empaveli in Hematology and Nephrology.
• Design the insights and analytics plans to best meet the needs of the Rare Portfolio.
• Act as a thought leader, providing strategic consulting and market perspective to key business stakeholders.
• Lead launch performance reviews internally and be the insights/analytics representative on cross-functional leadership forums.
• Track brand performance and support execution cross-functionally across sales, marketing, patient services, medical, market access.
• Lead annual Brand Planning Situation Analysis.
• Partner with forecasting to ensure demand estimates, timelines, risks and opportunities are accurately identified.
• Manage commercial data in collaboration with business partners ensuring accuracy and speed in tracking and reporting performance.
• Manage commercial field operations for Empaveli including territory alignments and incentive compensation plans.
• Manage insights projects and ensure input into brand strategies, field execution, and forecasting.
• Partner with patient services, trade-distribution and marketing to evaluate the distribution model.
• Lead pipeline commercial assessments for Systemic franchise and create business cases for new opportunities.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Inclusive family building benefits.
• Flexible time off.
• Summer and winter shutdowns.
• Paid family leave.
• Disability and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree