Vice President, Commercial Data, Analytics & Insights

SpringWorks Therapeutics•Boston, MA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

SpringWorks Therapeutics, a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare tumors. We developed and are commercializing the first and only FDA and EC approved medicine for adults with desmoid tumors and the first and only FDA and EC approved medicine for both adults and children with neurofibromatosis type 1 associated plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN). At SpringWorks, we are committed to finding answers people with rare tumors need. We thrive in an atmosphere of passion and tenacity, fueled by the excitement of the possibilities science may unlock and driven to work with urgency because of the importance of our work. We value authenticity because diverse backgrounds, cultures, styles and abilities can only help us find the answers that people with rare tumors are looking for.

Requirements

BA or BS degree required.
12+ years analytics experience in Rare Diseases and/or Oncology with a bachelor’s degree; or 10 years and a master’s degree or a PhD with 6 years experience; or equivalent experience
6+ years forming and leading teams of technical analytics and insights experts with 1 year of managing multiple functions
Experience advanced/predictive analytics
US experience
Demonstrated ability to a attract, retain, and develop high-performing data & analytic talent
Strong track record of successfully translating business needs into effective insight solutions that exceed expectations
Strong working knowledge of critical steps involved in the “analytic to business action” process, including data strategy, acquisition, management, insights generation & insights delivery
Extensive experience working with data aggregators, Specialty pharmacy and Distributors channel data, patient support data, ICD-10, EHR, etc.
Expert proficiency on data sources required to understand the patient journey, including but not limited to traditional data sources (e.g., EMR/claims, payer, channel, Longitudinal claims data, and consumer data) as well as emerging data sources (e.g., social media, survey data, lab, etc.)
Master level proficiency with excel and common reporting tools (Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.) is required, ability to work in common programming languages is strongly preferred (SQL, R, etc.)
Deeply understands catalysts and technology innovations driving shifts in data marketplaces (e.g., AI, machine learning, and the rise of “map makers”)
Strong player/coach skills and team-based leadership
Proven track record of team development
Strong general management skills
Recent experience leading teams and self in high growth, fast paced, and start-up like environments
Refined executive presentation skills
Excellent ability to engage, influence and navigate senior and complex stakeholders
Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve shared objectives
Strong ability to motivate and develop team
Proactive with preference for advising and coaching colleagues
Agile in an evolving environment
Innovative mindset to do things creatively and differently
Resilient with the ability to influence and deliver in an ambiguous environment
Strong learning agility
Model SpringWorks Leadership Principles to drive a collaborative function that embraces innovation and drives superior employee experience through growth management
Embody the SpringWorks Values to act with empathy and humility to drive a culture that takes ownership and accountability for their individual and teams’ performance
Strong interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors effectively and clearly in a remote hybrid work environment
Ability to travel occasionally including overnight stay driven by business need

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in analytics, biotechnology, and/or business management preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the Senior Vice President, Rare with decision-making on critical items shaping the commercial business. Briefs management on relevant developments to inform commercial strategy and development
Shapes the vision, design, and development of the commercial data, Analytics & Insights function, including roles, accountabilities, and systems
Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of commercial data ecosystem to include data strategy, sourcing, integration, and management; data infrastructure build and implementation; analytics and reporting needs assessment and development; key vendor partner identification and integration; etc.
Leveraging deep domain expertise and expert consultative and collaboration skills to support the advancement of the business strategy, inform current and emerging priorities and ensure that relevant data and analytical capabilities are in place to inform the identification of HPCs who treat eligible patients
Work with other commercial functions to define KPIs and ensure methods are in place to measure and report on them on a regular basis to assess performance
Responsible for building, evolving and innovating a best in industry sales reporting and insight environment leveraging our internal data streams to present opportunities and challenges in near real time
Ensures transparency into key drivers and sensitivities so that the Commercial Organization remains agile and data-driven in its decision making for key business activities, e.g., go-to-market strategy, early-stage product evaluation to support business cases, business prioritization, customer segmentation and targeting, market performance
Ensure Commercial Data Analytics & Insights team is working effectively with cross-functional commercial partners in Marketing, Market Access, Sales, and Commercial Training & Development
Hires, mentors, and develops talent in alignment with business needs and succession goals for Commercial and SpringWorks, championing a learning and teaching environment
Manages department budgets and resources
Defines processes that evolve the capability of the department
Works closely with compliance and ensure alignment with internal and external guidelines
Establishes succinct, well-defined, traceable business metrics and reporting
Is a key liaison with internal IT and Operations to ensure values driven communication, awareness and accountability
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned