Market Research Manager III

Market Research Manager III#26-09415 North Chicago, IL All On-site Job Description Top 3 - 5 Skills Needed for each role 1. Advanced Data Analytics & Statistical Knowledge 2. Stakeholder Management & Communication 3. Market Access & Supply Chain Expertise 4. Strategic Insight Development 5. Primary Research Design & Execution

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Y/N No Manager II|, Market Access Trade Insights Description - External As a leader in the APEX team supporting Trade and other Market Access stakeholders, this individual will play an important role in the continued success and growth of franchise sales within U.S. Market Access. This individual will closely collaborate with internal stakeholders from Brand Market Research/Analytics, Market Access Marketing/Sales and Brand Marketing to lead analytics and research that identify commercial opportunities and threats, support the development of market access strategies and tactics, enable continuous learning from ad-hoc analyses, and ensure alignment of insights across brand centric research and analytics. The Market Access Insights function focuses on improving the effectiveness of market access stakeholder messaging and tactics across multiple therapeutic classes and customer segments through a combination of data analysis, custom research, and syndicated studies and is knowledgeable in demonstrating how to integrate and consume secondary data such as SHA/Pharmacy Data/ IQVIA/MMIT. These insights are critical to develop and optimally execute company's market access strategies. Key Job Responsibilities The Market Access Trade Insights Manager will be responsible for guiding the communication of findings, results and recommendations of analysis/research with Market Access and Brand leadership, within APEX teams and across to the franchises while ensuring the quality and accuracy of all analytical results. Ability to lead with minimal oversight from Manager. Key areas of functional scope include:

• Lead and manage both analytics and primary research activities in support for Supply chain stakeholders (Specialty Pharmacies, Retail Pharmacies, Wholesalers, Patient Services etc.

) for commercialized brands. a) Conduct primary research on Supply Chain landscape and customer capabilities, distribution network design, and value prop development; b) QBR initiatives: provide KPIs, analytics & insights to understand impact on business across channels if network SPPs change, discount trends/justification, and mitigation tactics related to supply; c) Provide analytics & insights assessing retail and specialty pharmacy FFS programs in regards to referrals & fills, shipments & dispenses, etc.

• Possess strong understanding of both analytical and primary research methodologies and strong ability to synthesize insights into compelling narratives.

Is highly proficient at data analytics, supplier and stakeholder management, and leading custom research programs to deliver compelling learnings that guide strategic and tactical decisions. Maintain strong knowledge base on all insights and performance data generated across multiple therapeutic areas. Leverage past research and analyses appropriately to build on new projects and further insights.

• Builds solid relationships and become a trusted advisor to therapeutic area leadership, guiding brand strategies and tactics based on superior, objective customer insights.

Act as lead researcher and analyst with ability to influence in discussions with APEX colleagues, market access customers, and leadership. Qualifications - External

Basic:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: Market Research, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Finance, and/or Applied Mathematics
• Working knowledge of multivariate statistics, analytical software (SAS, SQL, SPSS Modeler, Dataiku, etc...) and pharmaceutical data sources (IQVIA, SHA, Truven, Optum, SSR, Analy$ource, CMS, HIRC, HSG, etc..).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in market analytics, marketing research, and field sales support in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Proven ability to identify, address, and influence customer needs.
• Proven ability to distill complex information into concise and impactful messages/presentations.

Preferred:

• Masters/MBA
• Prior experience in analyzing Supply chain data/ stakeholder insights

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."