Associate Director, Commercial Analytics

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Position Overview

The Associate Director, Commercial Analytics will lead a dedicated team of analysts in delivering crucial analytical support to Exact Sciences' field sales force across the Screening and Precision Oncology business units. This key leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a solid technical skill set and the ability to provide hands-on data analysis and modeling to inform business decisions.

The primary responsibilities include guiding and mentoring the analytics team to deliver comprehensive analytical services to sales leadership, establishing and nurturing collaborative partnerships with IT, Commercial Operations, and other key departments, and working closely with senior sales leaders to ensure that insights lead to effective sales strategies and tangible business outcomes.

The ideal candidate will be based in San Diego, CA, with Redwood City, CA or Madison, WI as alternative locations. The Associate Director, Commercial Analytics will be instrumental in cultivating an analytics-driven culture at Exact Sciences, highlighting the importance of clear, actionable analytics in achieving the company's strategic goals.

Essential Duties

include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and manage a team of commercial analysts responsible for providing analytical support to the field sales teams across Exact Sciences' product portfolio, including Screening and Precision Oncology and business units.
• Drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics, decision support tools, and strategic initiatives that support the sales function and enhance business performance.
• Oversee the execution of analytics projects, ensuring that they deliver actionable insights and recommendations to drive sales strategies and operational efficiencies.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with senior sales leadership, including General Managers and VPs, as well as area and regional managers, to align analytical support with field sales objectives.
• Serve as a key analytics liaison with IT, Commercial Operations, and occasionally with Marketing and Lab/Operations teams to ensure the seamless integration of analytics into commercial strategies and operational workflows.
• Play a key role in data management initiatives, guiding how internal and external data sources are integrated and utilized for business reporting, analytics, and strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate effective communication channels between the analytics team and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure data-driven insights are integrated into decision-making processes and business planning.
• Craft and execute communication strategies to keep key stakeholders informed about project progress, including timelines and major milestones.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to analysts, fostering a high-performance team environment that aligns with Exact Sciences' values and business goals.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
• Ability and means to travel between locations.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, business, or related field; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years of experience working in a data analytics function in positions of progressive increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring a team of analysts, with a strong focus on professional development and coaching.
• Expertise in creating, managing, and deploying Tableau dashboards to translate business data into actionable insights.
• Experience with data modeling and understanding of database structures to inform effective data architecture and analytics.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in data or field related to the essential duties.
• Robust technical skills with a requirement for advanced SQL proficiency to support complex data analysis and reporting tasks.
• Familiarity with statistical programming languages such as R or Python is a plus, indicating a well-rounded technical background.
• Experience in a life sciences organization.

Salary Range:

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

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