Requirements: English
Company: Alfasigma
Region: Milan , Lombardy
Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions? We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Manager to join our Global Business Analytics team.
If you thrive in a dynamic, data-driven environment and are eager to make a measurable impact in the pharmaceutical space, this is your opportunity to lead on a global scale.
The Position:
As a Senior Manager in the Global Business Analytics team, you will play a critical role in providing data-driven insights to Brand Leadership Team for the speciality care and rare diseases portfolio.
This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in analytics, forecasting, and commercial insights, along with a proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive decisions in a complex matrix environment.
Key Competencies:
- Speciality Care and Rare Diseases Expertise:
- Experience managing insights and analytics broadly in speciality care and rare diseases area with preference for expertise in immunology (e.g., Rheumatology, Gastroenterology)
- Partnering and Advisory:
- Well versed in engaging and influencing stakeholders in matrix environment by leveraging data-driven insights and effective communication of narrative.
- Integrated Insights:
- Leverage primary and secondary market research, competitive intelligence, and data platforms (e.g., IQVIA) to generate brand insights and support projects such as brand plans, performance reporting and forecasts.
- Forecasting:
- Build robust forecast models (patient and demand) to support preparation of annual and long-range plans. Collaborate with stakeholders to gain alignment and buy-in for financial submissions.
- Data Management:
- Ensure acquisition, transformation and management of data sources needed to generate insights. Evaluate data sources and methodologies and communicate nuances, gaps and challenges with sources.
- Dashboarding:
- Demonstrated ability to prepare, deploy and maintain reporting dashboards to enhance data accessibility and timely performance reporting.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in business, science, engineering, or related discipline (MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred)
- 7+ years of experience in pharma/biotech, with a focus on commercial analytics, forecasting, or market insights
- Deep knowledge of immunology and autoimmune conditions (e.g., RA, UC)
- Experience advising senior executives and leading cross-functional initiatives
- Proficiency in business analytics, forecasting tools, and data platforms (e.g., IQVIA, claims data, epidemiological sources)
- Demonstrated success working in matrixed, global organizations
- Expertise in primary and secondary market research, competitive intelligence, and forecasting methodologies
Preferred Attributes:
- Entrepreneurial and innovation mindset with a strong commercial acumen
- Strategic agility and ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments