Director, Franchise Analytics & Execution

About the company

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company focused on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients.

About the role

The Director, Franchise Analytics and Execution will shape the data strategy and analytical capabilities that underpin commercial decision-making across the Azurity portfolio. This role leads primary and secondary analytics at the national and subnational levels, owns data infrastructure and vendor relationships, and partners closely with brand teams, field leadership, and Finance to translate data into actionable insight — including contributing analytical inputs into the commercial forecasting process while pioneering the use of AI tools — including Claude and other LLM-based platforms — to accelerate reporting, modeling, and insight generation. This role blends the traditional forecasting and secondary-analytics ownership of the function with a mandate to modernize how the team works, using AI to compress reporting cycles and unlock more self-service, decision-ready output for brand and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of primary and secondary analytics programs supporting the full Azurity specialty portfolio at national and subnational levels.
• Own the commercial data strategy, including IQVIA data asset management, vendor relationships, and data governance standards.
• Develop and maintain BOD and QBR performance reporting packages, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and executive-ready presentation.
• Partner with Finance and brand teams to provide analytical inputs and assumption support into the commercial forecast and annual brand planning cycles.
• Evaluate, pilot, and scale AI and LLM-based tools (e.g., Claude, Claude Code, Claude in Excel) to automate recurring reporting, QC checks, and dashboard generation.
• Design AI-assisted workflows that speed up forecast scenario modeling and turn raw data into first-draft executive narratives for review.
• Build and maintain subnational analytics frameworks, including territory-level performance, HCP-level activity, and market share reporting.
• Identify opportunities to enhance analytical infrastructure, including automation, data visualization, and self-service reporting capabilities.
• Manage external data vendor relationships (IQVIA, Symphony, specialty distributors), including contract scope, data delivery, and ongoing rationalization.
• Collaborate with IC & Field Strategy on targeting, segmentation, and call norm analytics.
• Champion responsible AI use in commercial analytics — validating outputs, protecting sensitive data, and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Champion data accuracy and integrity across all analytical deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in analytics, statistics, business, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of commercial analytics experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences.
• Deep expertise in secondary data assets — IQVIA (LAAD, DDD, NPA, NSP), Symphony, specialty pharmacy data.
• Working knowledge of commercial forecast model inputs and assumptions; direct forecast ownership is not required.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights for executive audiences.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and data governance programs.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with brand, finance, and field leadership stakeholders.

As part of the application, candidates must provide a de-identified case study or work product (e.g., a forecast model, BOD/QBR reporting package, or performance dashboard) demonstrating their analytical approach, modeling rigor, and ability to translate data into an executive narrative. A demonstrated use of AI/LLM tools (such as Claude) along with prompts utilized and prompting approach to enable enhanced output, time to value, and a QC process to validate the AI.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear.
• May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices.
• Other miscellaneous job duties as required.

Benefits

• Unlock Your Earning Potential: Competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Sales Incentive Compensation: In lieu of annual bonuses, sales roles offer an incentive compensation program that allows earning more — even over plan.
• Fuel Your Success (Sales Only): Car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for you and your family.
• Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office (excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions).
• Invest in Your Future: Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5%.
• Time Off That Counts: Up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours), as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on start date.
• Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: Extra week off between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Enjoy the Holidays: 13 recognized holidays over the course of the year.
• Invest in Your Education: Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
• Recognize and Be Recognized: Azurity High Five peer recognition platform to celebrate colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own.