Principal Commercial Analyst

Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme Corporation has been selected by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in 2006 in the United States”. By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and sharing in our continued success.

Job Responsibilities/Department description:

The primary focus of this position is to provide analysis and ad-hoc reporting to Biosurgery commercial and general management.  The Commercial Analyst will utilize business systems to gather key information, analyze trends, and report findings to senior management that enable sales force effectiveness, drive marketing decisions and support market development.

Responsibilities:

* Bring market experience and expertise to tie together disparate data and present comprehensive commercial analysis of target markets.

* Analyze sales and market data and provide insights to management on issues of price, macro- and micro-level sales performance, contract execution, market dynamics and similar areas.

* Use analytics to inform sales management on ways to optimize resources in selling to customer accounts.  Identify modifications and improvements to processes to maximize understanding of territory, area, and national sales activities.  

* Act as an expert and consultant to all customers, using experience to both anticipate questions as well as engage with requestors to uncover specific analytic needs.  Integrate the knowledge and experience of sales and marking practice to provide objective and critical analysis.  

* Create new reports and analytical measures for management, marketing, reimbursement and sales force to support the launch of a new medical product. Collaborate with the Commercial Information group to develop and produce these reports.

* Identify appropriate metrics that allow evaluation of sales and marketing activities and provide ability to define and measure return on investment in these areas.

* Design and implement key reports aimed at understanding the market and creating a consistent view of the commercial enterprise.

* Prepare and present analyses and recommendations to all management levels.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience
2 years experience with Excel
2 years sales analytics experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of pharmaceutical/biotech sales or marketing experience.
Analytical experience, preferably in the Biotech environment.
Cognos experience a plus.
Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
Proven ability to multi-task.
Ability to collaborate with multiple teams.

 

Please apply online at: www.Genzyme.com/careers  job number 11917