Senior Director/ (Executive Director) US Business Operations and Analytics

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Our team are passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and Autoimmune disease to deliver life-changing treatments to patients.
Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork – together we are ONE Autolus.
Job Description:

Responsible for creating and coordinating the US operational plan including brand, financial and people key activities in alignment with global and cross functional teams

Coordinate the planning and execution of the key deliverables around budget, business reviews, and brand plans for the US and ensures communication and alignment across functions, and that goals and timelines are met

Design and maintain performance management frameworks, ensuring clear KPIs, accountability, and visibility into business drivers

Ensure clear communications and alignment around goals, expectations, vision, culture, and key elements of the US business strategy

Lead and provide support to initiatives to drive efficiencies, simplification, skills building, continuous improvement, and special projects as needed

Support and align data, definitions, KPIs, and analytics across all US functions to ensure consistency and seamless flow of data and reports across functions

Design and maintain performance management frameworks, ensuring clear KPIs, accountability, and visibility into business drivers

Lead the design and execution of US leadership dashboards and reports

Provide forward looking insights on performance drivers, execution risks, and structural constraints impacting outcomes

Lead the US forecasting process, coordinating input and activities across functions in the US and global

Lead US business and brand analytics for in-line and launch products, focusing on actionable insights that drive decision-making

Works closely with US marketing to execute US market research strategy, including primary and secondary data, to inform brand strategy and performance assessment

Coordinate the execution of the US situational analysis and landscape assessment to inform and shape the business and brand strategy

Work closely with US marketing in the development of product marketing strategies and tactics and interact with cross-functional team to provide support with insights and analyses needed to guide product positioning, messaging, marketing mix and investment

Works closely with field leadership team to ensure alignment and analytical support as needed including around data sources, reports, KPIs, incentive plans, account planning, sizing and alignment

Interface with global teams to provide US input and alignment into global plans, commercial development, pipeline, CI activities, global forecasting, etc.

Lead and participate in highly visible, cross-functional initiatives

Lead and develop high performing operations teams, set clear direction, ensures alignment, open and timely communication, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across functions

Build trust and credibility with business partners through regular interaction that is evidenced by feedback and proven working partnerships.

Has product expertise for all promoted products.

Effective budget management and resource utilization.

Experience
• 7+ years of US Biotech/Pharma and/or consulting experience
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Finances, Economics, or Business; Graduate Degree or MBA preferred.
Skills/Specialist knowledge

Significant Oncology, cellular therapy and/or rare disease experience

Strong analytical skills

Understands US sales and marketing ways of working, systems and trends

Experience with field effectiveness and excellence

Strong leadership skills and experience working with and managing cross-functional teams

Ability to communicate complex concepts successfully to lay audience

Proven organizational skills with ability to problem solve and manage multiple urgent priorities in parallel

Flexible, adaptable, and able to react to changing circumstances and priorities with high level of commitment and professionalism

Excellent oral and written communication and computer skills (Microsoft Office, EDC systems, CTMS, etc.)

Experience with health care secondary audit data applications, patient-level data applications, market research design and implementation, forecasting

Successful experience managing and delivering on operational budget

Strong collaborator with ability to communicate effectively, engage, inspire and lead without authority

Ability to lead complex cross-functional projects and initiatives from conceptualization to execution, tracking and delivery

Takes initiative and demonstrates agency, effective ownership and accountability

Ability to develop business presentations and work with advanced powerpoint, excel, analytic software

Ability to work independently and travel as needed (up to 30%)

Autolus Leadership Behaviours (incorporating Core Competencies)
Clarify direction and inspire; Using good judgement to set clear and compelling goals that show your team how their work contributes to our purpose and strategy
Deliver goals and plans; Creating joint plans with your team to deliver your goals, holding yourself and others accountable for delivering quality results
Work collaboratively; Cultivating a network of relationships across the organisation and building high performing teams based on mutual trust and respect
Optimise potential; Creating a healthy, engaged and empowered working environment that invests in people and their development.
Role Model our values; Acting as a role model ensuring everything you do is in line with our values of respect, integrity, focus and breakthrough
Autolus is committed to the protection of the personal information that we collect & process and we are fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Autolus is committed to providing an inclusive and fair workplace for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate.
Autolus is committed to the protection of the personal information that we collect & process and we are fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Autolus is committed to providing an inclusive and fair workplace for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Autolus’ success is driven by equality and inclusion; we believe all voices are of equal value and must be heard. Whilst operating with focus and integrity, we are committed to improving diversity and inclusion within our business and our industry.
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