Executive Director – Advanced Analytics, Data Science

Job Description: • The Executive Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Science, will lead BioCryst’s advanced analytics strategy, driving a data-driven culture and supporting business decisions across Commercial (Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Patient Services, Managed Markets), Medical Affairs, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), and Clinical Development. • This leader will have consistent interactions with C-suite executives and oversee a multidisciplinary team, integrating data science, forecasting, and business analytics to deliver actionable insights, innovative methodologies, and strategic recommendations that accelerate BioCryst’s growth and impact in rare diseases. • Set the vision and strategy for the advanced analytics and data science. • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing analytics team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Ensure alignment with the SDIO leadership on overall strategy. • Oversee the design and implementation of predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical analyses to support business decisions. • Direct the evaluation and integration of large-scale datasets, including anonymized patient-level data (APLD), real-world evidence (RWE), claims, and operational data. • Develop and implement innovative analytical approaches for insight generation, including data mining, exploration, modeling, deployment, and assessment. • Ensure robust data governance, data integrity, and compliance with privacy and regulatory standards, including tokenization and anonymization of patient data. • Lead the development of forecasting methodologies for Commercial functions, ensuring alignment with business performance updates and strategic goals. • Oversee the creation and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and KPIs to inform brand performance, sales projections, and strategic initiatives. • Guide the development, alignment, and management of incentive compensation plans for Sales, partnering with Sales Leadership and Marketing. • Provide strategic leadership and guidance to Commercial, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Clinical Operations, and SDIO to integrate analytics and insights across the organization. • Partner with Medical Affairs and HEOR on data strategy and external communications regarding the value of BioCryst’s product portfolio (RWE and RWD). • Collaborate with IT, engineering, and strategic operations to design scalable data pipelines and analytics infrastructure. • Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with external vendors and data partners. • Proactively evaluate and incorporate new data sources, analytical tools, and methodologies to maximize impact. • Champion adoption of AI-based tools and advanced analytics platforms. • Develop BioCryst’s advanced analytics capabilities through continual evaluation and implementation of innovative methodologies and tools. • Direct the project prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery of analytics and data science team’s initiatives. • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of analytics deliverables. • Develop talent and succession plans for the analytics organization. • Direct multiple workstreams simultaneously across a breadth of workstreams and functions in a fast-paced environment. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, PhD or other advanced degree strongly preferred • 12+ years of experience (or combination of education and experience) in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industry is required, with experience in analytics-based roles, forecasting, sales operations • Experience leading teams in matrixed organizations and supporting multiple departments • Rare disease experience is strongly preferred • Experience developing business and sales analytics models and conducting rigorous quantitative analyses • Experience working with anonymized patient level data (APLD) and personal identifiable information (PII) • A proven track record of helping to translate the analytical output into real business impact and of taking a creative approach to problem solving • Experience with 3rd party pharmaceutical data (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony Health, Komodo), claims data and managed care data • Experience managing projects and vendors • Ability to work collaboratively and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment • Ability to quickly develop ad hoc analyses requested by leadership teams • Experience in CRM (e.g., Veeva or Salesforce) • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations to senior leadership Benefits: • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Apply tot his job