Sr. Commercial Analytics Manager

About the Role Independently leads primary market research strategy and execution for the Ingrezza franchise at Neurocrine Biosciences by researching and analyzing the company's products, markets, and competition for both HCP and Patient audiences. Collaborates with organizational stakeholders within Commercial Analytics and Operations and cross‑functionally in Marketing, Sales, and Access & Reimbursement, and participates actively in commercial planning efforts by providing unbiased, objective, and actionable insights and analyses. Gathers relevant data through primary market research and, where necessary, collaborates with other team members to integrate secondary data analytics and competitive intelligence as appropriate. Independently analyzes and summarizes data into insights and recommendations that are presented to cross‑functional teams and occasionally senior leadership. Responsibilities Plans and leads the execution of one or more commercial analytics market research projects: recommending the appropriate methodology, participating in selecting the vendor, negotiating contracts, developing the questionnaire/discussion guides with the appropriate internal feedback/input, leading implementation, analyzing results, presenting the findings to key internal customers, and developing actionable recommendations. For assigned area or project(s), independently develops the commercial insights plan, manages related projects, and collects and manages the data in support of the overall plan. Independently synthesizes complex information gathered in primary market research, identifies opportunities, and develops conclusions and recommendations that can be used by Commercial leadership to make better business decisions, better understand customer segments, competitive threats, and to identify opportunities and potential risks. Provides strategic input to help shape the annual brand plan, brand/payer strategies, the launch plan and development of key performance indicators. Manages the development of the insights budget and manages all approved budgets. Serves as a consultative, trusted advisor to Commercial leadership. Develops scenarios including key risks and opportunities. Builds, manages and maintains relationships with key vendors of market research. Partners with Marketing and Commercial Insights & Analytics to identify market research activities to be conducted to support brand strategy and tactics. Regularly communicates with senior executives and strategic partners to report analytical findings and their impacts on forecasts, inventory management and key performance metrics/indicators. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications BS/BA degree and 8+ years of a combination of secondary analytics, primary market research, and/or competitive intelligence experience within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. Experience within the CNS therapeutic area, launch experience, and managed markets experience preferred. OR Master's degree preferred and 6+ years of similar experience noted above. OR PhD and 4+ years of similar experience noted above. Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to integrate secondary data, primary market research and competitive intelligence to create insights and actionable recommendations. Excellent working knowledge of the various methodologies of collecting and analyzing secondary data, primary market research, and competitive intelligence. Understanding of statistical modeling and optimization as well as statistical analyses of quantitative research results. Advanced skill level with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word computer programs. Strategic understanding of pharmaceutical sales, marketing and access/reimbursement with the ability to identify market drivers, trends, issues, etc. Applies expert consulting skills, including consultative listening, problem definition, hypothesis generation, data analysis, and translation of solutions to business value. Ability to convert complex information into easily understandable and persuasive oral and written presentations. Ability to evaluate and successfully manage vendors. Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills. Independently anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvements. Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge, considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise. Applies in‑depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of team. Independently works as part of and lead multiple teams. Excellent leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/ or indirect teams. Excellent communications, problem‑solving, analytical thinking skills. Independently sees broader picture and longer‑term impact on division/company. Independently meets multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. Excellent organizational skills and expertise managing multiple, large projects simultaneously. Compensation & Benefits The annual base salary is $158,100.00 – $216,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. This position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. EEO Statement Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neurocrine Biosciences