Director of US Insights, Commercial Analytics

Ascendis Pharma

Director of US Insights and Commercial Analytics at Ascendis Pharma. Leading commercial strategy and data-driven insights for rare disease portfolio.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior, strategic, thought partner to U.S. Commercial teams by framing and answering high impact business questions related to brand strategy, execution, and investments
Lead monthly business reviews, executive leadership discussion and standard planning cycle, driven by strategic analytics and insights that are aligned to brand strategy and that identify performance opportunities and optimal levers across commercial functions
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver succinct and actionable insight summaries to drive business decisions for senior leadership, based on multiple sources of information
Design and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools that provide visibility into sales performance, brand health, and commercial effectiveness.
Analyze and synthesize complex datasets to generate actionable insights that inform sales, marketing, and customer engagement strategies.
Synthesize insights from market research into clear, compelling narratives with actionable recommendations for senior leadership
Diagnose performance gaps and recommend optimal, data-driven actions and enhanced strategies
Excel at storytelling to translate technical and complex findings into simple and actionable solutions
Foster strong project management skills with experience structuring projects, directing cross-functional accountability, and driving productive meetings & timely deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in a quantitative discipline is required, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Economics. MS and/or MBA strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in healthcare industry; preferred 3+ years of rare disease experience and launch experience
8+ years in consulting, finance, or market analytics
Proven track record in strategic analytics areas in several of the following: secondary data analytics, data science, market research, commercial analytics, market access, patient services, or management consulting
Experience building analytic plans, leading research, and managing vendors
Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems through curiosity, analytical rigor and innovative thinking and to frame the solutions as simple, actionable, commercial insights
Ability to work independently and proactively while collaborating effectively to influence change across a matrixed, fast-paced organization
Possesses strong business acumen and the ability to manage multiple priorities, processes, and expectations across stakeholder groups
Polished executive presence with excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, both written and verbal
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
Hands-on experience with SQL or other analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SAS)
Strong knowledge of secondary data sources including syndicated sales, promotional & marketing data, longitudinal patient level data, payer data, and specialty pharmacy data

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsdata sciencemarket researchcommercial analyticsmarket accesspatient servicesanalytical plansproblem solvingstorytellingquantitative analysis

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingproject managementcollaborationinfluencingcommunicationpresentationcuriosityanalytical rigorinnovative thinkingbusiness acumen

Certifications

BA/BS in quantitative disciplineMS in quantitative disciplineMBA