Ascendis Pharma

Director, US Secondary Data Analytics, Field Insights

Ascendis Pharma

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Princeton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

PythonSQL

About the role

  • Manage commercial analytics efforts and shape go-to-market strategy through data-driven decision-making.
  • Serve as a trusted thought partner to US commercial leadership.
  • Translate complex data into actionable strategies that improve targeting, optimize sales execution, and inform launch planning.
  • Play a pivotal role in shaping and mentoring a high-performing analytics team.
  • Analyze secondary data (IQVIA, Symphony, Komodo, claims, EMR, SP data) to understand HCP behavior, patient journeys, market dynamics, and brand performance.
  • Lead territory optimization and alignments, sales force sizing/design, incentive plan modeling, alignments.
  • Inform customer segmentation, targeting, omnichannel engagement, call planning, and sales force deployment.
  • Develop structured feedback mechanisms from field teams and synthesize qualitative insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Forecasting and Market research, Market Access, and Patient Services to ensure alignment between analytics and business needs.
  • Provide strategic recommendations through KPIs, dashboards (Power BI), and other reports to track performance, identify risks, and optimize execution.
  • Support brands by enabling data and insight-driven decision making through scenario modeling, forecasting inputs and competitive assessments.
  • Present insights and performance monitoring results for senior leadership to influence and drive business decisions.
  • Identify and implement new tools, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation in commercial analytics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MS, MBA) in a quantitative or healthcare-related discipline strongly preferred.
  • 8–12 years of progressive experience in commercial analytics or insights within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
  • Strong background in syndicated data (IQVIA, Symphony, Komodo) and patient-level claims/EMR analytics
  • Advanced analytical skills with strong business acumen and the ability to synthesize insights into clear recommendations
  • Experience in PowerBI and other data visualization platforms; SQL and Excel required, R/Python a plus
  • Proven ability to triangulate and synthesize complex data and insights to senior leaders in an effective way
  • Experience building forecasting models to reconcile strategic drivers for near-term performance and other qualitative and quantitative modalities
  • Exceptional data analysis skills with a deep understanding of market trends, competitor landscapes, and regulatory changes
  • Strong communicator with experience presenting complex insights to senior leadership
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with teams
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled in identifying risks and opportunities
  • Continuous improvement mindset, focused on enhancing forecasting methodologies and processes
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization
  • Entrepreneurial, highly accountable, and adaptable to shifting priorities and ambiguity
  • Knowledge of industry best practices, with a passion for leveraging new tools and technologies to improve efficiency
Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company-offered Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
  • Unique offerings of Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Professional Development
  • Health Saving Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various incentive compensation plans
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Mental Health resources
  • Paid leave benefits for new parents

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
commercial analyticsdata analysisforecasting modelsdata visualizationSQLExcelPower BIRPythonsyndicated data
Soft skills
strong communicatorcollaborationproactivedetail-orientedcontinuous improvement mindsetentrepreneurialaccountableadaptablestrategic thinkingmentoring
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree (MS, MBA)