Associate Director, Data Science, Biopharma

Grifols

Associate Director of Data Science optimizing business through data insights at a global healthcare company. Managing commercial analytics for portfolio and brand performance strategy.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRTP • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary insights partner to Commercial leadership.
Proactively identify business challenges and translate them into analytics-driven solutions.
Lead analytics for portfolio optimization, therapeutic area (TA) strategy, and in-line brand performance.
Provide insights to shape strategy.
Personally develop and oversee the creation of sophisticated scenario models, competitive assessments, and demand forecasts.
Design and implement advanced models for commercial effectiveness to measure ROI and optimize resource allocation.
Act as the primary "storyteller," translating complex analyses from disparate data sources into a clear, compelling, and actionable narrative for senior leadership.
Be a hands-on, collaborative leader, working with data teams to integrate fragmented data sources into a holistic view of the business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced Degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, or Economics is strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharma, life sciences consulting or agency space
4 - 6+ years of dedicated experience in a hands-on commercial analytics, data science, decision support, or insights function
Experience in the rare disease, plasma-derived therapies, or specialty biologics market is a significant advantage
Proven track record of influencing senior leadership (VP level and above) and shaping commercial strategy with data-driven recommendations
Hands-on proficiency with SQL is required.
High-level proficiency in a data science language (Python or R) and data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI) is strongly preferred
Deep familiarity with US pharmaceutical data sources (e.g., IQVIA, Komodo, Symphony, patient-level data (PLD), specialty pharmacy/distributor data)
Demonstrated mastery in demand forecasting, competitive intelligence, scenario modeling, and commercial effectiveness analytics
Exceptional business acumen; an ability to see the "big picture" from collection to patient.
A consultative mindset with the ability to manage ambiguity and frame complex problems.
Superior communication and "storytelling" skills; you must be able to build a narrative from the numbers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
PTO
Paid holidays
Up to 5% 401(K) match
Tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQLPythonRdemand forecastingcompetitive intelligencescenario modelingcommercial effectiveness analyticsdata analysisanalytics-driven solutionsresource allocation optimization

Soft Skills

collaborative leadershipcommunicationstorytellingbusiness acumenconsultative mindsetproblem framinginfluencing senior leadershipstrategic thinkingnarrative buildingmanaging ambiguity

Certifications

MSPhDMBA