Data & Insights Manager, 12-Month Contract

Job title:

Data & Insights Manager, 12-Month Contract

Company

Takeda

Job description

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s and . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionORGANIZATION SUMMARYWith around 30,000 people working in approximately 70 countries Takeda is truly global partner for better health. Takeda is dedicated to pharmaceutical innovation and tackling diseases for which there is currently no cure. We are expanding continuously into new fields of treatment and therapy. By always putting people first, we empower employees so everyone can develop to his or her full potential. We are looking for colleagues with the right skills and experiences to support us in our mission to create better health for people and a brighter future for the world.ROLE OBJECTIVEAs part of Takeda Canada’s Data & Insights team with the Data, Digital & Technology department, the Data & Insights Manager, will be a strategic partner to their respective business unit(s). The individual will work with brand teams composed of a variety of cross-functional partners (e.g. marketing, sales, finance, medical, market access, patient services) to translate insights from various data sources into recommendations for the brand strategy and tactical plans. The individual is responsible for insights reporting design, development and maintenance as well as thoroughly understanding and managing all data related to their brands. This role will also collaborate with Operational Excellence colleagues to design and implement sales force effectiveness initiatives. The individual is expected to exhibit both a passion for collaboration and the ability to self-manage and execute their analytics plan. They must possess the communication and leadership skills needed to inspire data-driven decision making across the organization.SCOPEKey accountabilities

• Influences the strategic direction of their supported department(s) by generating and communicating data-derived insights and recommendations
• Develops and maintains a complete understanding of the data available for the supported department(s) to execute below responsibilities and partner with data, digital & technology subject matter experts on projects in data science, omnichannel engagement and digital health
• Creates and maintains dashboards and scorecards, primarily in Power BI, as well as insights presentations in PowerPoint

• Defines key performance indicators in consultation with cross-functional partners to deliver meaningful and actionable findings
• Creates Power BI dashboards both self-sufficiently and, where required, in partnership with vendors
• Drives business unit adoption of insights and self-serve analytics
• Builds and maintains patient flow and trend-based forecast models

• Manages the forecasting process and gains alignment on forecast assumptions and scenarios with cross-functional partners
• Effectively collaborates with Operational Excellence team members to deliver on salesforce effectiveness requirements including: territory design, targeting/call planning, resource allocation, incentive compensation and segmentation
• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the therapeutic area(s)
• Partner with vendors on primary and secondary market research to understand customer journeys and current brand utilization as well as to guide future strategy

Skills and Leadership Capabilities

• High level of analytical skill and problem-solving ability
• Curious learner, interested in learning new skills and adopting new technologies
• Proven ability to work both self-directed in a fast-paced, complex environment as well as collaboratively with both internal and external partners
• Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking
• Strong quantitative reasoning and making evidence-based recommendations
• Excellent Excel and Power BI capabilities

• SQL and Python or R language proficiency is an asset
• Strong communication and presentation skills, can communicate with impact the ‘so-what’ of complex analytics to non-technical audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships across departments
• Solid project management skills and ability to lead productive meetings with large groups
• Proficiency with Canadian pharmaceutical data sources such as IQVIA and knowledge of Canadian pharmaceutical industry is an asset
• Ability to understand complex therapeutic areas and clinical/scientific data is an asset

Preferred Experience and Education

• Degree in applied science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science or medical science is an asset

• Experience in business intelligence and analytics, including:

• Forecasting model development, maintenance and communication of outputs
• Insights synthesis, KPI creation and dashboard design

Sales force effectiveness (territory design, segmentation, salesforce sizing, incentive compensation)Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial accessibility legislation, please advise us if you need accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. Any information you provide relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.Locations Toronto, CanadaWorker Type EmployeeWorker Sub-Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type Full time

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:47:59 GMT

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