Kura Oncology
Director, Commercial Analytics and Performance Reporting
Kura Oncology, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02298
Director, Commercial Analytics And Performance Reporting
Are you ready to join a team committed to making a meaningful impact on cancer treatment through the discovery and development of precision medicines? At Kura Oncology, you have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, with a lasting impact that you can be proud of.
At Kura Oncology, we are working to change the paradigm and improve the science of cancer treatment. As an organization, we strive to cultivate a diverse and talented professional culture driven to develop precision medicine therapeutics.
As we continue to build a leading biotech organization with a strong culture, a patient‑focused mindset and a team focused on relentless execution, we are looking for innovative, passionate professionals to join us and make our vision a reality.
To succeed at Kura, you will need to have a demonstrated ability for excellence in drug discovery and development and a roll‑up‑your‑sleeves attitude. The ideal candidate will possess a values‑driven work style where integrity and grit drive all behaviors, decisions, and actions.
Essential Job Functions The Director of Commercial Analytics and Performance Reporting will play an integral role in the successful launch of Kura Oncology’s lead program. This role will lead our Commercial Analytics activities, leveraging data to drive robust analytical insights that inform our most critical business questions. She/he will work with cross‑functional partners to identify and prioritize business questions, develop appropriate analytical approaches and frameworks, and generate insights to maximize commercial opportunities. This role is dynamic, fast‑paced, highly collaborative, and will require a demonstrated ability to communicate intricate data concepts and drive action among a diverse group of stakeholders through compelling presentations and dashboards.
Key Responsibilities
Development and implementation of best‑in‑class strategies to align advanced analytics and data science initiatives with overall business goals
Act as strategic partner to frame, investigate, and answer key business questions related to performance reporting, including executive reporting and interactions with senior commercial leaders
Develop and execute creation of in‑house insights‑ready reports and dashboards to drive actionable insights from internal and secondary data sources
Lead the evaluation, tracking, and reporting of brand performance metrics and KPIs through compelling weekly, monthly and quarterly presentations with brand and leadership teams
Connect insights together to tell a compelling and persuasive story and deliver clear and actionable recommendations
Partner with colleagues to advance the use of data sources and reporting, including I&A, Sales & Marketing, Agency partners, Market access, RWD, etc.
Be accountable for continuous improvement and identification / utilization of new capabilities to maximize the competitive advantages of the business
Hands‑on ability to leverage diverse datasets to identify insights that inform marketing and sales strategies, shape the customer experience, and elevate impact of omnichannel programs
Oversee data quality management process for assigned brand/s with external and internal data providers to ensure timely, accurate and complete patient and specialty pharmacy data. Act as a key "go‑to" person for resolving field reporting and data inquiries issues
Expertise in leading vendors / offshore data partners on connecting, integrating, and synthesizing analysis into a meaningful "so what" recommendation
Proven ability to act as a strategic partner with the capacity to quickly establish relationships of trust, credibility, and be seen as a partner
Ability to identify, prioritize and describe relevant caveats and uncertainties in data, including how they relate to the business question and broader strategic priorities
Provide thought partnership in building and standardizing commercial reporting
Job Specifications
Bachelor’s Degree (BS / BA) in an analytic discipline – engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, etc. Master’s degree in a similar field or an MBA preferred. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in analytics
Strong analytical, coding skills (Python, R, SQL, etc.), MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong knowledge of internal sales data (i.e. SP, field execution, promotional metrics) and third‑party pharmaceutical sales and script data (DDD, NSP, Xponent, DataView, longitudinal patient data, claims data, etc.)
Advanced knowledge and experience developing BI tools for commercial pharma applications (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, MicroStrategy, etc.)
Expertise in data analysis and in building successful strategies using advanced data‑driven analysis and reporting that drive business results
Strong leader with the ability to persuade and influence others, and develop / deliver impactful presentations
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple demands
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Proven and successful team player
Must be able to meet deadlines, stay organized, and be self‑sufficient
Kura's Values
We work as one for patients
We are goal‑focused and deliver with excellence
We are science‑driven courageous innovators
We strive to bring out the best in each other and ourselves
The Kura Package
Career advancement / development opportunities
Competitive comp package
Bonus
401(k) + Employer contributions
Generous stock options
ESPP Plan
20 days of PTO to start
18 Holidays (Including Summer & Winter Break)
Generous Benefits Package with a variety of plans available with a substantial employer match
Paid Paternity / Maternity Leave
In‑Office Catered lunches
Home Office Setup
Lifestyle Spending Stipend
Commuter Stipend (Boston Office)
Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and much more!
The base range for a Director is $226,000 - $260,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job‑related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura’s compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.
kura Oncology is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
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At Kura Oncology, we are working to change the paradigm and improve the science of cancer treatment. As an organization, we strive to cultivate a diverse and talented professional culture driven to develop precision medicine therapeutics.
As we continue to build a leading biotech organization with a strong culture, a patient‑focused mindset and a team focused on relentless execution, we are looking for innovative, passionate professionals to join us and make our vision a reality.
To succeed at Kura, you will need to have a demonstrated ability for excellence in drug discovery and development and a roll‑up‑your‑sleeves attitude. The ideal candidate will possess a values‑driven work style where integrity and grit drive all behaviors, decisions, and actions.
Essential Job Functions The Director of Commercial Analytics and Performance Reporting will play an integral role in the successful launch of Kura Oncology’s lead program. This role will lead our Commercial Analytics activities, leveraging data to drive robust analytical insights that inform our most critical business questions. She/he will work with cross‑functional partners to identify and prioritize business questions, develop appropriate analytical approaches and frameworks, and generate insights to maximize commercial opportunities. This role is dynamic, fast‑paced, highly collaborative, and will require a demonstrated ability to communicate intricate data concepts and drive action among a diverse group of stakeholders through compelling presentations and dashboards.
Key Responsibilities
Development and implementation of best‑in‑class strategies to align advanced analytics and data science initiatives with overall business goals
Act as strategic partner to frame, investigate, and answer key business questions related to performance reporting, including executive reporting and interactions with senior commercial leaders
Develop and execute creation of in‑house insights‑ready reports and dashboards to drive actionable insights from internal and secondary data sources
Lead the evaluation, tracking, and reporting of brand performance metrics and KPIs through compelling weekly, monthly and quarterly presentations with brand and leadership teams
Connect insights together to tell a compelling and persuasive story and deliver clear and actionable recommendations
Partner with colleagues to advance the use of data sources and reporting, including I&A, Sales & Marketing, Agency partners, Market access, RWD, etc.
Be accountable for continuous improvement and identification / utilization of new capabilities to maximize the competitive advantages of the business
Hands‑on ability to leverage diverse datasets to identify insights that inform marketing and sales strategies, shape the customer experience, and elevate impact of omnichannel programs
Oversee data quality management process for assigned brand/s with external and internal data providers to ensure timely, accurate and complete patient and specialty pharmacy data. Act as a key "go‑to" person for resolving field reporting and data inquiries issues
Expertise in leading vendors / offshore data partners on connecting, integrating, and synthesizing analysis into a meaningful "so what" recommendation
Proven ability to act as a strategic partner with the capacity to quickly establish relationships of trust, credibility, and be seen as a partner
Ability to identify, prioritize and describe relevant caveats and uncertainties in data, including how they relate to the business question and broader strategic priorities
Provide thought partnership in building and standardizing commercial reporting
Job Specifications
Bachelor’s Degree (BS / BA) in an analytic discipline – engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, etc. Master’s degree in a similar field or an MBA preferred. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in analytics
Strong analytical, coding skills (Python, R, SQL, etc.), MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong knowledge of internal sales data (i.e. SP, field execution, promotional metrics) and third‑party pharmaceutical sales and script data (DDD, NSP, Xponent, DataView, longitudinal patient data, claims data, etc.)
Advanced knowledge and experience developing BI tools for commercial pharma applications (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, MicroStrategy, etc.)
Expertise in data analysis and in building successful strategies using advanced data‑driven analysis and reporting that drive business results
Strong leader with the ability to persuade and influence others, and develop / deliver impactful presentations
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple demands
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Proven and successful team player
Must be able to meet deadlines, stay organized, and be self‑sufficient
Kura's Values
We work as one for patients
We are goal‑focused and deliver with excellence
We are science‑driven courageous innovators
We strive to bring out the best in each other and ourselves
The Kura Package
Career advancement / development opportunities
Competitive comp package
Bonus
401(k) + Employer contributions
Generous stock options
ESPP Plan
20 days of PTO to start
18 Holidays (Including Summer & Winter Break)
Generous Benefits Package with a variety of plans available with a substantial employer match
Paid Paternity / Maternity Leave
In‑Office Catered lunches
Home Office Setup
Lifestyle Spending Stipend
Commuter Stipend (Boston Office)
Regular employee social activities, including happy hours, monthly birthday celebrations, Kura Koffee Talks, and much more!
The base range for a Director is $226,000 - $260,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job‑related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura’s compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.
kura Oncology is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
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