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This role is responsible for leading the Data, Analytics & Insights capabilities for the Commercial Organization, and delivering the strategic leadership required to transform data into action for the US Commercial Team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Rare, this role will enhance our data, analytics, and insights strategy and capabilities to drive actionable insights to fuel peak performance of the US Commercial team for OGSIVEO + launch asset with Sarcoma and NF1PN disease areas.

This role will champion SpringWorks Therapeutics' position as a leader in Rare Disease and Oncology by leveraging proven domain expertise, a passion for maintaining a purpose-built, high functioning commercial data ecosystem, , the drive to be a forward-thinking thought partner for commercial stakeholders and a track record of delivering best-in-class analytical capabilities. This individual will also serve as an integral member of the Commercial Leadership Team and Enterprise Data Strategy Team, working closely with key commercial and G&A business partners to cultivate a connected data and analytics environment.

This role will lead a team of D&A experts to maximize commercial opportunities, mitigate risks and while continuously improving all aspect of D&A operations. This leader will be the key liaison with our information technology and key external vendors to ensure a smooth and transparent transition of raw data to ley insights. This leader will be the fundamental driver for data strategy, dashboards and executive reporting, marketing mix optimization assessments, data purchasing agreements, targeting, sales reporting and integrated digital, cross-channel analytics and much more.

Location Classification – Hybrid: ​

This role will be required to work onsite 2 days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday), or more depending on business needs. #LI-Hybrid​

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the Senior Vice President, Rare with decision-making on critical items shaping the commercial business. Briefs management on relevant developments to inform commercial strategy and development
• Shapes the vision, design, and development of the commercial data, Analytics & Insights function, including roles, accountabilities, and systems
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of commercial data ecosystem to include data strategy, sourcing, integration, and management; data infrastructure build and implementation; analytics and reporting needs assessment and development; key vendor partner identification and integration; etc.
• Leveraging deep domain expertise and expert consultative and collaboration skills to support the advancement of the business strategy, inform current and emerging priorities and ensure that relevant data and analytical capabilities are in place to inform the identification of HPCs who treat eligible patients
• Work with other commercial functions to define KPIs and ensure methods are in place to measure and report on them on a regular basis to assess performance
• Responsible for building, evolving and innovating a best in industry sales reporting and insight environment leveraging our internal data streams to present opportunities and challenges in near real time
• Ensures transparency into key drivers and sensitivities so that the Commercial Organization remains agile and data-driven in its decision making for key business activities, e.g., go-to-market strategy, early-stage product evaluation to support business cases, business prioritization, customer segmentation and targeting, market performance
• Ensure Commercial Data Analytics & Insights team is working effectively with cross-functional commercial partners in Marketing, Market Access, Sales, and Commercial Training & Development
• Hires, mentors, and develops talent in alignment with business needs and succession goals for Commercial and SpringWorks, championing a learning and teaching environment
• Manages department budgets and resources
• Defines processes that evolve the capability of the department
• Works closely with compliance and ensure alignment with internal and external guidelines
• Establishes succinct, well-defined, traceable business metrics and reporting
• Is a key liaison with internal IT and Operations to ensure values driven communication, awareness and accountability
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Role Requirements:

• Education: BA or BS degree required. Advanced degree in analytics, biotechnology, and/or business management preferred
• 12+ years analytics experience in Rare Diseases and/or Oncology with a bachelor's degree; or 10 years and a master's degree or a PhD with 6 years experience; or equivalent experience
• 6+ years forming and leading teams of technical analytics and insights experts with 1 year of managing multiple functions
• Experience advanced/predictive analytics
• US experience
• Demonstrated ability to a attract, retain, and develop high-performing data & analytic talent
• Strong track record of successfully translating business needs into effective insight solutions that exceed expectations
• Strong working knowledge of critical steps involved in the "analytic to business action" process, including data strategy, acquisition, management, insights generation & insights delivery
• Extensive experience working with data aggregators, Specialty pharmacy and Distributors channel data, patient support data, ICD-10, EHR, etc.
• Expert proficiency on data sources required to understand the patient journey, including but not limited to traditional data sources (e.g., EMR/claims, payer, channel, Longitudinal claims data, and consumer data) as well as emerging data sources (e.g., social media, survey data, lab, etc.)
• Master level proficiency with excel and common reporting tools (Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.) is required, ability to work in common programming languages is strongly preferred (SQL, R, etc.)
• Deeply understands catalysts and technology innovations driving shifts in data marketplaces (e.g., AI, machine learning, and the rise of "map makers")
• Strong player/coach skills and team-based leadership
• Proven track record of team development
• Strong general management skills
• Recent experience leading teams and self in high growth, fast paced, and start-up like environments
• Refined executive presentation skills
• Excellent ability to engage, influence and navigate senior and complex stakeholders
• Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve shared objectives
• Strong ability to motivate and develop team
• Proactive with preference for advising and coaching colleagues
• Agile in an evolving environment
• Innovative mindset to do things creatively and differently
• Resilient with the ability to influence and deliver in an ambiguous environment
• Strong learning agility
• Model SpringWorks Leadership Principles to drive a collaborative function that embraces innovation and drives superior employee experience through growth management
• Embody the SpringWorks Values to act with empathy and humility to drive a culture that takes ownership and accountability for their individual and teams' performance
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors effectively and clearly in a remote hybrid work environment
• Ability to travel occasionally including overnight stay driven by business need

SpringWorks Leadership Principles:

• Change Steward - Recognize that change is essential; set goals that align to the Company's strategy and create positive momentum for change; adapt business practices as necessary to adjust to ever changing requirements
• Excellence Driver - Drive high performance and ownership through an open dialog; recognize performance, empower teams and create accountability for results
• Growth Coach - Set clear expectations, provide frequent feedback, coaching, and encourage continuous learning; leverage individual strengths to help SpringWorkers unleash their potential and grow in their jobs and careers
• Community Builder - Establish connections with others to build strong teams that trust each other and are great at collaborating to achieve goals; create a diverse, inclusive, and psychologically safe environment

Compensation and Benefits:
The expected salary range for this position is $269,600.00 - $370,700. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.