Assoc Director, US Integrated Insights Franchise - CAR-T

Assoc Director, US Integrated Insights Franchise - CAR-T

United States - California - Santa Monica Commercial/Sales Operations Regular

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The Associate Director of US Integrated Insights for Franchise is a key role within the Commercial Insights, Analytics and Operations (CIAO) team. This position is responsible for driving strategic decision‑making through robust market research, leading short‑term brand forecasting, and collaborating closely with US Marketing Brand and Franchise leads. As the Insights & Operations POD lead, the Associate Director ensures integration and alignment of insights across insights and operational cross‑functional partners, supporting both tactical and strategic planning.

The role reports directly to the Senior Director of US Integrated Insights.

• Forecast Leadership:
  Lead the development and maintenance of short‑term forecasts for inline brands, incorporating market dynamics, competitive intelligence, and cross‑functional input to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Market Research & Insights Generation:
  Design, commission, and analyze market research initiatives to uncover actionable insights that inform brand strategy and forecast assumptions. Translate complex data into clear, impactful recommendations for brand teams.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Serve as the primary insights partner for US Marketing Brand and Franchise leads, fostering strong relationships and ensuring their strategic objectives are supported through actionable insights.
• Strategic Planning as Cross Functional Insights & Analytics Lead:
  Lead the CIAO cross‑functional group supporting Franchise and Yescarta, coordinating cross‑functional input, managing deliverables, and driving continuous improvement in insights generation and application.

Market Research & Insights Generation

• Design, commission, and execute high‑impact primary and secondary market research initiatives that inform brand strategy, competitive positioning, patient/physician insights, and forecast assumptions.
• Synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable recommendations that guide brand teams on strategic choices, opportunities, and risks.
• Build integrated insight narratives by combining research, analytics, marketplace trends, and performance diagnostics to elevate commercial decision‑making and brand planning.

Forecast Leadership

• Lead short‑term US forecasts for inline CAR‑T brands, integrating market dynamics, competitive intelligence, patient flow assumptions, and cross‑functional inputs with US Marketing partners.
• Deliver accurate, timely brand forecasts to support Operating Reviews, Budget cycles, strategic planning, and cross‑functional decision processes across Finance, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Leadership.

Strategic Planning as Cross‑Functional Insights & Analytics Lead

• Lead the CIAO Insights & Operations POD for Franchise, ensuring seamless integration of insights across forecasting, market research, advanced analytics, and operational partners.
• Coordinate cross‑functional input for strategic and tactical planning, ensuring high‑quality deliverables, aligned assumptions, and a consistent fact base across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement in insights generation, process optimization, and cross‑functional…