Manager - Decision Science
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- $98,250-155,625 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Manager – Decision Science to lead high-impact analytics initiatives across multiple brands in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Rheumatology, Immunology, and Cardiovascular. This role combines strategic problem-solving, omnichannel marketing analytics, and AI/ML expertise to drive data-informed decisions for commercial teams. The ideal candidate will bring experience working in onshore–offshore team models, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to lead client engagements end-to-end.Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex omnichannel marketing and promotional analytics projects, including segmentation, targeting, and marketing mix modeling.
- Develop and deploy AI/ML models to optimize channel mix, campaign personalization, and field force targeting strategies.
- Oversee the execution of analytics workstreams in collaboration with offshore analyst teams, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
- Translate business questions into analytical approaches, partnering with stakeholders across brand marketing, digital, field force, and commercial operations.
- Build strong working relationships with senior clients; lead discussions, facilitate brainstorming sessions, and communicate insights with clarity and impact.
- Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of analysts, setting priorities, reviewing outputs, and supporting professional development.
- Design and implement interactive dashboards and decision-support tools for business users to easily access insights.
- Provide strategic recommendations based on in-depth analysis of large datasets, including patient claims, digital engagement, sales, and CRM data.
- Ensure quality control, documentation, and scalability of all analytic solutions.
- 6–8 years of hands-on experience in commercial analytics in the life sciences industry, with a strong focus on omnichannel marketing and promotional effectiveness.
- Proven experience working in a global delivery model (onshore-offshore), with the ability to coordinate seamlessly across time zones and manage distributed teams.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python and dashboarding tools like Tableau or Power BI.
- Expertise in handling pharma datasets such as IQVIA (LAAD, DDD, Xponent), SHS claims, APLD, SPP, EHR, and digital data from 3P vendors
- Demonstrated success in leading AI/ML-driven orchestration engines, marketing mix models, or response modeling initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to present to senior stakeholders.
- Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Economics); M.Tech or MBA preferred.
- Experience leading analytics for multiple therapeutic areas or franchises simultaneously.
- Ability to bridge technical solutions with business strategy.
- Comfortable leading brainstorming workshops, storyboarding sessions, and stakeholder alignment meetings.
- Track record of coaching junior team members and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply.
- The position is based out of Thousand Oaks and the candidate needs to be at the client site 3-5 days per week