Commercial Strategy Analyst

Role Summary

The Commercial Strategy Analyst will be an integral member of the Commercial Strategy team, responsible for providing data analytics, market assessments, and commercial opinions on potential assets and programs. They will analyze prescription and revenue data and articulate trends and insights, supporting cross-functional decision-making. This role reports to the Senior Director, Global Marketing and New Product Development and involves collaboration across functions including Commercial Analytics, Business Development, R&D, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Finance, Compliance, and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze potential internal and external market opportunities for Ardelyx
• Gather data, information, and insights, develop strategies, and build and execute on tactical plans to ensure effective Commercial decision-making
• Provide data analytics, commercial opinions, and market assessments on potential therapeutic targets and programs
• Build strong, open and collaborative working relationships across Ardelyx functions
• Maintain industry awareness regarding market trends, competition, product acceptance, and new product release
• Maintain expert knowledge of available databases, online resources, and secondary data available to the pharmaceutical industry

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree, 5+ years’ experience working in life-science-related data analytics, market landscape assessment, consulting and/or forecasting or equivalent experience
• Preferred: Advanced degree
• Direct experience with life sciences data sets including IQVIA, Symphony, and/or claims data
• Strong verbal, written, PowerPoint and Excel communication skillsets
• Extremely detail oriented and demonstrate problem solving/resolution skills
• Aptitude to compile, analyze and present data in a concise manner and translate analysis into actionable insights and recommendations in both written and oral contexts for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work independently in a lean, dynamic, and nimble environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changing priorities
• Capability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines
• Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to develop rapport and credibility with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills