Senior Director, Portfolio Insights and Analytics

Genentech • Daly City, CA

1d • $209,100 - $388,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director of Portfolio Insights & Analytics serves as a strategic partner and advisor to senior executive leadership, shaping commercial strategy, resource allocation, and portfolio investment prioritization. The role leads the enterprise portfolio analytics engine and champions cross-functional technical Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Forecasting, Analytics, Primary Market Research, and Competitive Intelligence.

The position is responsible for elevating the use of data-driven evidence in portfolio-level decisions, setting enterprise standards for analytical rigor, and providing strategic perspectives on portfolio performance, market dynamics, and growth opportunities. It combines pharmaceutical data analytics, real-world evidence modeling, measurement, and long-range forecasting expertise with executive presence and the ability to influence without authority. The role reports to the Executive Director, Portfolio Insights & Analytics.

The position is based in South San Francisco and follows a hybrid schedule with three days per week on campus. Relocation benefits are not available. The expected salary range is $209,100 to $388,400 per year, with a discretionary annual bonus potentially available based on individual and company performance. The position qualifies for company benefits detailed through a linked benefits resource.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of progressive leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, focused on forecasting, commercial analytics, investment prioritization, and strategic planning.
• Deep hands-on and strategic understanding of pharmaceutical data ecosystems, including claims, specialty pharmacy, EMR, and promotional datasets.
• Deep knowledge of biopharmaceutical analytical approaches, including commercial forecasting, descriptive and predictive analytics, competitive intelligence, quantitative and qualitative market research, and commercial measurement methodologies.
• Proven ability to modernize analytical capabilities through innovative, AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical commercial value chain and market drivers, with the ability to contribute directly to strategic business planning.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into concise strategic narratives for executive leadership and influence business strategy without direct authority.
• Demonstrated track record of establishing and scaling Centers of Excellence or capability-building frameworks with commercial, medical, IT, and vendor teams.
• Excellent ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize high-value opportunities, and balance long-term strategic vision with short-term operational execution.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve customer experience and performance using digital tools, data, and automation to achieve better, faster, and more scalable outcomes.
• Resourcefulness and decisiveness, with the ability to remain proactive and prioritize effectively in a fast-growing organization.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in a scientific or quantitative discipline, such as Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Data Science.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio analytics workstreams supporting long-range strategy, portfolio reviews, launch excellence, commercial baselines, and strategic investment prioritization across therapeutic areas.
• Advise senior commercial and cross-functional executives, translating market, competitive, and internal performance data into actionable business options, trade-off assessments, and risk frameworks.
• Integrate local, national, and global market drivers—including epidemiology, pricing and reimbursement, access dynamics, customer behavior, competitive insights, and sub-national trends—into actionable strategic insights.
• Lead portfolio demand forecasting in support of supply chain planning and coordinate and execute annual forecasting processes for DDA.
• Champion cross-functional IA Centers of Excellence across Forecasting, Customer Insight, and Competitive Intelligence, fostering technical excellence, consistency, and best-in-class methodologies.
• Direct the design, implementation, and continuous development of enterprise measurement capabilities, including Marketing Mix Modeling (MMx), ROI assessments, predictive analytics, and scenario planning.
• Establish enterprise-wide standards for analytical rigor, data synthesis, and executive storytelling.
• Collaborate with brand analytics and Product Suite teams to inform prioritization and development of portfolio insight products and tools.
• Ensure compliance with analytical, insights, and research methodologies across DDA, including training and reporting.
• Build, mentor, and inspire an inclusive, high-performing team of insights and analytics professionals; develop talent pipelines and foster continuous learning and innovation.
• Model inclusive and collaborative leadership, making room for diverse perspectives and empowering others to contribute.
• Establish operating models, engagement frameworks, and prioritization processes to support organizational stakeholders.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.
• The position qualifies for company benefits detailed at the provided link; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed