Associate Director, Market Research - Rbd

Associate Director, Market Research – Rare Blood Disorders
Job Summary
The Associate Director, Market Research – Rare Blood Disorders (RBD) will be responsible for leading the creation of market research insights for the RBD hemophilia and rare hematology franchises, in addition to future pipeline indications.
This individual will have the opportunity to drive change, impact decision-making and make strategic recommendations. As an Associate Director, you will be asked to work within a team culture that encourages collaboration, strategic partnership and development. This is a highly visible role and requires proven leadership abilities, an expertise in market research, strategic thinking and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Partner with multiple brand teams
• Generate insights for both rare and specialty conditions
• Work on a highly visible launch in the hemophilia market
• Drive synergies across a portfolio of in-line and pipeline indications

This position reports to the Director, Market Research, Rare Blood Disorders / Oncology and will be based in Cambridge, MA.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate an ability to address business needs/challenges with “out of the box” thinking and creative approaches.
• Develop and refine presentations to effectively communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Work seamlessly with other Commercial Strategy & Insights functions (i.e., Forecasting, Analytics, Patient Support Services Analytics) to deliver integrated insights and recommendations to commercial teams.
• Strategic and Collaborative Partnership within a Matrix Organization
• Drive and Communicate Insights for Specific Indications and across the Portfolio
• Cultivate strong partnership with Global and alliance partners.
• Demonstrate strong strategic business acumen with ability to see “the bigger picture” and identify/leverage synergies within the franchise.
• Deliver and defend insights/recommendations to senior leadership with a high degree of comfort/confidence.
• Synthesize information from multiple sources and communicate key insights and recommendations to Leadership.
• Facilitate and lead discussions with cross-functional teams regarding insight implications and recommendations.
• Proactively identify insight needs/gaps and recommend approaches to address these needs.

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in both HCP and Consumer research techniques; Consumer DTC background is a plus.
• Must have proven market research experience with large brands involving multiple indications.
• Proven track record of effectively collaborating within a matrix environment and with colleagues across multiple functions.
• 8+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, including at least 6 years of primary market research experience. Must have expertise in both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple stakeholder projects/requests.
• Strong presentation skills with ability to effectively communicate complex information to Senior Leadership.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain objectivity and willingness to “take a stand.” Upholds high standards of ethical and intellectual integrity.
• Results-oriented individual who is viewed by clients as a collaborative strategic business partner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with pharmaceutical data sources (e.g., prescription and sales data, patient claims data, promotional audits).
• Advanced degree
• Demonstrate strong business acumen, strategic thinking and an understanding of product development and commercialization activities.
• 12+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, including at least 6 years of primary market research experience. Must have expertise in both qualitative and quantitative techniques.

Knowledge and experience with pharmaceutical data sources (e.g., prescription and sales data, patient claims data, promotional audits).
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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