Associate Director, Business Analytics - Trade

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead trade and distribution analytics and research to inform strategy, evaluate contract/program performance, and quantify ROI.
- Partner cross-functionally with Market Access, Trade & Distribution, Brand Marketing, Finance, Legal, Pricing, HEOR, Patient Services, and franchise teams to influence strategic decisions.
- Plan/execute analytics and primary research supporting commercialized brands across specialty pharmacy, retail pharmacy, payors, GPOs, wholesalers, and patient services.
- Pull, integrate, and analyze internal and syndicated data to identify risks/opportunities in channel performance, patient access, and distribution flow.
- Develop advanced analytical models to assess payer/channel/trade dynamics and support evidence-based decisions.
- Drive KPI reporting and Trade Quarterly Business Reviews.
- Evaluate Specialty Pharmacy, FFS, and GPO contract value/impact and recommend value-based strategies.
- Communicate actionable recommendations; guide vendors/team members to deliver analytics and insights on time.

Qualifications:
- BS (or equivalent) in Business Analytics/Statistics or related field + 5 years pharma consulting/analyst experience (or MS + 3 years).
- Practical statistical methods: trend analysis, multivariate analysis, forecasting, ROI measurement, scenario analysis (using CMS, IQVIA, Symphony Health, Rebate, EDI 867, EDI 852, HIRC).
- Tools: SQL, advanced Excel, Power BI (Python/R preferred).
- Ability to lead analytics and primary research for supply chain/trade stakeholders (specialty/retail pharmacies, wholesalers, GPOs, patient services).
- Strong business acumen, executive presence, ability to influence without authority, and persuasive communication.
- Ability to use AI tools to improve analytics/reporting while ensuring accuracy, privacy, and compliance.

Benefits (as stated): paid time off; medical/dental/vision; 401(k); eligible for long-term incentive programs.