Associate Director, Decision Science Center of Excellence

Associate Director, Decision Science Center of Excellence (Hybrid) — Cambridge, MA

How you will contribute
- Lead brand-level promotional mix modeling, promotion response models, campaign lift assessment, targeting, and spend optimization.
- Manage data sourcing; provide QA and modeling input preparation.
- Work with and manage GCC analysts and vendor partners.
- Provide consultative analytics across Business Units, I&A, Marketing, Sales, and the Data COE.
- Serve as DS COE point of contact for promotional performance, simulation, and optimization questions.

Strategic Leadership & Partnership
- Partner with Brand, Sales, I&A, and Leadership to define key business questions.
- Assist in developing measurement and campaign lift frameworks.

Modeling, Testing & Optimization
- Design/deploy advanced models (GLM, Bayesian, logistic regression, ML/ensemble).
- Lead ROI/mROI estimation, response curve development, scenario simulation.
- Apply optimization for resource allocation.
- Lead in-market test and observational analysis planning to measure impact.
- Deliver defensible recommendations on promotional investment.

Team Leadership & Innovation
- Build and mentor decision science team; drive continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
- Advance modeling tools/methodologies and integrate AI-driven solutions.

Skills
- Python, R, SQL, SAS; BI tools (e.g., Tableau).
- Healthcare data experience (e.g., IQVIA, Komodo, Symphony).
- Strong analytics, communication, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Minimum Requirements
- BS/BA in a quantitative field with 8+ years relevant experience.
- MS/MA or MBA with healthcare focus preferred; consulting/pharma experience preferred.

Travel
- Occasional domestic overnight travel.

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