Pharmaceutical/Biotech Market Research Data Scientist Associate Director
Guidehouse
Atlanta, GA
Job Family :
Data Science Consulting
Travel Required : Up to 10%
Up to 10%
Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do :
Guidehouse is currently looking for an Associate Director to join our cross-cutting functional team supporting federal and commercial health clients in Advanced Analytics and Intelligent Automation.
We are looking for this person to be both an innovative solution lead and to be involved in shaping and continuing the growth of our business in advisory and data product services.
Candidates should be market-facing self-starters who bring with them a high level of ownership over their work, an enthusiastic attitude, and a collaborative mindset to support our efforts to sell and provide consulting solutions.
Your role will be to coordinate activities across multiple projects and provide experience-based insight into client operations.
Some of the activities that you can expect to be part of your day-day responsibilities : engaging leadership to discuss pressing needs, helping teams understand dependencies across programs, acting as a contributor to team meetings, helping to develop strategic communications, and supporting account strategy.
Market Research
Identify the appropriate market research methodologies to address business challenges
Work with third party on survey development and other project management
Market Research report development
Oversee vendor efforts to ensure final product meets client needs
Other support as need by the market research department
Business Development
Identify policy and / or business problems and successfully capture from sourcing through award / close
Perform research on key accounts and clients to effectively qualify and scope new business opportunities
Discuss and develop solutions with client service teams and existing / new clients
Actively engage within target accounts and relevant market(s) to keep current on existing and new trends, problem areas, or other issues that develop into new requirements and growth opportunities
Consistently and systematically initiate sales calls and new relationships or contacts; pursue prospects to secure meetings;
win referrals and explore sales opportunities
Execute a targeted relationship and account development strategy
Understand client business issues and match them to firm's capabilities; identify new revenue opportunities
Client Delivery
Present during meetings, summits, and working sessions with senior client executives
Provide subject matter expert support across multiple client engagements; develop and review presentations, briefings, and memos, and reports
Identify client needs and develop solutions to address these needs
Prioritize and handle multiple tasks, researching and analyzing pertinent client, industry and technical matters, utilizing problem-solving skills, and communicating effectively in written and verbal formats to various audiences (including various levels of management and external clients) in a professional business environment;
Scope and staff projects to meet client requirements
Develop work plans that reflect project scope and client expectations
Provide oversight and development of work products from start to finish (from brainstorming and framework development to final edits and end-product)
Exemplify and reinforce quality standards in work products
Gather / create / share experiences in area of expertise with focus on best practices
Engagement Oversight and Management
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions and internal firm policies
Manage contract budgets
Develop trusted relationships with clients
Provide direction, feedback, and coaching to team members
Build a pipeline of new business through active relationship development / management, proposal efforts, and thought leadership efforts
Career Development and Mentorship
Mentor employees within the practice field of activity.
Provide subject matter support, guidance and coaching of team members
What You Will Need :
Minimum Security Clearance : US Citizenship
Minimum Years of Experience : 5
Minimum Education : Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Qualifications :
Quick learner that will build relationships with internal stakeholders and learn client culture
Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Ability to apply customer & market insights to positively influence customer & brand decision making
Familiarity with Qualitative and Quantitative primary market research (segmentation, messaging, positioning, patient journey, focus groups / IDIs, digital research and more)
Active participant in business meetings and share insights / information with team members
Good critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to collaborate with marketing / sales partners
Empathy for the patient
5 years of experience with analytics development including Python or R
5 years of experience communicating data analysis visually, including bespoke analyses and BI Tools such as Power BI or Amazon QuickSight
3+ years of experience managing data product development at enterprise scale, including on cloud platforms, Spark or other big data ML systems, and comfort using Jira, Slack, Teams, and other collaboration tools
Experience working with code repositories and continuous integration ( Git, Jenkins, etc.)
5+ years of database experience, including SQL and noSQL
A deep understanding of advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI / ML) landscape
5+ years of consulting experience in top-tier management consulting, investment banking, finance, corporate strategy, product management or related business field
5+ years of business development experience, including RFP / RFQ responses, developing white papers / concept papers, and building and demonstrating prototype solutions to customers
5+ years of experience supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical technology companies, including conducting RWE analyses, leveraging medical claims, pharmacy claims, EMR / EHR, census, global and national representative surveys, and other sources related to health equity and social determinants of health
Proven track record generating revenues with existing (required) and new (preferred) clients (selling and managing $3 million credited sales annually)
Managed projects to timeline, scope and budget on multiple teams simultaneously
Experience advising / briefing senior executives
Experience managing people, including one-on-one meetings, feedback, and coaching
Strong oral and written communication skills
What Would Be Nice To Have :
Education : in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, or similar quantitative discipline.
10 years of experience performing primary market research in a marketing sciences / business analysis / business operations role in the pharmaceutical or consumer package goods industry (client or vendor side)
Experience managing a team of 5+ direct reports, including one-on-one meetings, feedback, coaching, retention, and career progression
Experience with inferential statistics, structured decision support, RPA & automation, machine learning + AI, health data interoperability
Additional tools :
Graph databases
Geospatial analytics or GIS
Development on MS Power Platform, , Power Apps
Building solutions that are delivered on OpenShift or similar container platform
Spark, Scala, and Databricks
Technical / product management and software experience
Agile or SCRUM certification
PMP Certification
What We Offer :
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include :
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Full-time
Pharmaceutical/Biotech Market Research Data Scientist Associate Director
Guidehouse
Houston, TX
Job Family :
Data Science Consulting
Travel Required : Up to 10%
Up to 10%
Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do :
Guidehouse is currently looking for an Associate Director to join our cross-cutting functional team supporting federal and commercial health clients in Advanced Analytics and Intelligent Automation.
We are looking for this person to be both an innovative solution lead and to be involved in shaping and continuing the growth of our business in advisory and data product services.
Candidates should be market-facing self-starters who bring with them a high level of ownership over their work, an enthusiastic attitude, and a collaborative mindset to support our efforts to sell and provide consulting solutions.
Your role will be to coordinate activities across multiple projects and provide experience-based insight into client operations.
Some of the activities that you can expect to be part of your day-day responsibilities : engaging leadership to discuss pressing needs, helping teams understand dependencies across programs, acting as a contributor to team meetings, helping to develop strategic communications, and supporting account strategy.
Market Research
Identify the appropriate market research methodologies to address business challenges
Work with third party on survey development and other project management
Market Research report development
Oversee vendor efforts to ensure final product meets client needs
Other support as need by the market research department
Business Development
Identify policy and / or business problems and successfully capture from sourcing through award / close
Perform research on key accounts and clients to effectively qualify and scope new business opportunities
Discuss and develop solutions with client service teams and existing / new clients
Actively engage within target accounts and relevant market(s) to keep current on existing and new trends, problem areas, or other issues that develop into new requirements and growth opportunities
Consistently and systematically initiate sales calls and new relationships or contacts; pursue prospects to secure meetings;
win referrals and explore sales opportunities
Execute a targeted relationship and account development strategy
Understand client business issues and match them to firm's capabilities; identify new revenue opportunities
Client Delivery
Present during meetings, summits, and working sessions with senior client executives
Provide subject matter expert support across multiple client engagements; develop and review presentations, briefings, and memos, and reports
Identify client needs and develop solutions to address these needs
Prioritize and handle multiple tasks, researching and analyzing pertinent client, industry and technical matters, utilizing problem-solving skills, and communicating effectively in written and verbal formats to various audiences (including various levels of management and external clients) in a professional business environment;
Scope and staff projects to meet client requirements
Develop work plans that reflect project scope and client expectations
Provide oversight and development of work products from start to finish (from brainstorming and framework development to final edits and end-product)
Exemplify and reinforce quality standards in work products
Gather / create / share experiences in area of expertise with focus on best practices
Engagement Oversight and Management
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions and internal firm policies
Manage contract budgets
Develop trusted relationships with clients
Provide direction, feedback, and coaching to team members
Build a pipeline of new business through active relationship development / management, proposal efforts, and thought leadership efforts
Career Development and Mentorship
Mentor employees within the practice field of activity.
Provide subject matter support, guidance and coaching of team members
What You Will Need :
Minimum Security Clearance : US Citizenship
Minimum Years of Experience : 5
Minimum Education : Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Qualifications :
Quick learner that will build relationships with internal stakeholders and learn client culture
Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Ability to apply customer & market insights to positively influence customer & brand decision making
Familiarity with Qualitative and Quantitative primary market research (segmentation, messaging, positioning, patient journey, focus groups / IDIs, digital research and more)
Active participant in business meetings and share insights / information with team members
Good critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to collaborate with marketing / sales partners
Empathy for the patient
5 years of experience with analytics development including Python or R
5 years of experience communicating data analysis visually, including bespoke analyses and BI Tools such as Power BI or Amazon QuickSight
3+ years of experience managing data product development at enterprise scale, including on cloud platforms, Spark or other big data ML systems, and comfort using Jira, Slack, Teams, and other collaboration tools
Experience working with code repositories and continuous integration ( Git, Jenkins, etc.)
5+ years of database experience, including SQL and noSQL
A deep understanding of advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI / ML) landscape
5+ years of consulting experience in top-tier management consulting, investment banking, finance, corporate strategy, product management or related business field
5+ years of business development experience, including RFP / RFQ responses, developing white papers / concept papers, and building and demonstrating prototype solutions to customers
5+ years of experience supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical technology companies, including conducting RWE analyses, leveraging medical claims, pharmacy claims, EMR / EHR, census, global and national representative surveys, and other sources related to health equity and social determinants of health
Proven track record generating revenues with existing (required) and new (preferred) clients (selling and managing $3 million credited sales annually)
Managed projects to timeline, scope and budget on multiple teams simultaneously
Experience advising / briefing senior executives
Experience managing people, including one-on-one meetings, feedback, and coaching
Strong oral and written communication skills
What Would Be Nice To Have :
Education : in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, or similar quantitative discipline.
10 years of experience performing primary market research in a marketing sciences / business analysis / business operations role in the pharmaceutical or consumer package goods industry (client or vendor side)
Experience managing a team of 5+ direct reports, including one-on-one meetings, feedback, coaching, retention, and career progression
Experience with inferential statistics, structured decision support, RPA & automation, machine learning + AI, health data interoperability
Additional tools :
Graph databases
Geospatial analytics or GIS
Development on MS Power Platform, , Power Apps
Building solutions that are delivered on OpenShift or similar container platform
Spark, Scala, and Databricks
Technical / product management and software experience
Agile or SCRUM certification
PMP Certification
What We Offer :
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include :
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Full-time