Executive Director, Commercial Insights

Company: 

At Annexon Biosciences we are a biopharmaceutical company advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies for people living with devastating classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases of the body, brain, and eye. Our novel scientific approach targets upstream C1q to block the classical complement inflammatory cascade before it starts, and its therapeutic candidates are designed to provide meaningful benefits across multiple autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases. With proof-of concept data in Guillain-Barré syndrome, Huntington’s disease and geographic atrophy, we are rigorously advancing our mid-to late-stage clinical trials to bring new potential treatments to patients as quickly as possible. At Annexon, you’ll be part of a team committed to making an impact together.   

 For more information on Annexon and our pipeline, check out our site Annexon Biosciences & Annexon Pipeline. We trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANNX and are headquartered in Brisbane, CA. 

 We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce – come and be a part of our growth. 

 At Annexon, we are building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply – especially if the reason you are the best candidate is not exactly as we describe it here. Learn more about Annexon’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion our values and culture! 

Position: 

The Executive Director, Commercial Insights will lead comprehensive analytics and market research initiatives at Annexon Biosciences. This role is responsible for driving strategic decision-making through advanced analytical techniques and in-depth market insights, supporting product development, commercialization, and competitive positioning. The Executive Director will collaborate across functions to inform business strategies, optimize resource allocation, and ensure that insights from both analytics and market research are seamlessly integrated into the commercial organization. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Lead the development and execution of analytics and market research strategies that provide actionable insights on product performance, market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive intelligence. 
• Utilize advanced analytical methodologies, including predictive modeling, segmentation, and data mining, to generate insights from secondary data sources (e.g., claims, prescription data) and primary research (e.g., surveys, focus groups).  
• Oversee the analysis of promotional mix, sales performance, market share, and competitor activities, ensuring alignment with commercial strategies and business goals.  
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Finance teams to integrate insights into business plans and performance tracking.  
• Develop and manage forecasting models to support product launches, sales planning, and long-term commercial strategies.  
• Identify and analyze emerging market trends, competitive dynamics, and potential risks to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.  
• Manage relationships with external data providers and research vendors, optimizing the use of analytics tools and intelligence platforms.  
• Lead the development of dashboards and reporting tools that provide real-time insights into commercial performance, market trends, and key business metrics.  
• Present analytical findings and market insights to senior leadership, guiding strategic decision-making and operational improvements.  
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and ethical use of data in all analytics and research activities.  

 Education, Experience, and Skills: 

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field. 
• 12+ years of experience in commercial analytics, market research, and competitive intelligence within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.  
• Expertise in secondary data analysis, primary market research, competitor analysis, and healthcare databases.  
• Proven ability to apply advanced analytics techniques, such as predictive modeling and machine learning.  
• Strong proficiency in data analytics tools and platforms (e.g., SAS, R, Python, Tableau) and competitive intelligence databases (e.g., EvaluatePharma, IMS).  
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. 

Preferred:  

• An MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in rare diseases, biologics, or specialty pharmaceuticals.  
• Familiarity with healthcare economics, payer analytics, and reimbursement data.  

Salary Range: $249,000 to $300,000 

Benefits: 

• A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance.
• We are located in Brisbane, CA, with shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry.
• Annexon offers a competitive base salary and equity participation, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a comprehensive health benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, as well as other benefits. 

Annexon Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.  We are committed to fostering an environment where ALL people are welcome and supported. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Creativity and innovation flourish in an environment of openness, inclusion, and mutual respect. 

Staffing Agencies: Annexon Biosciences does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm that doesn’t have a signed agreement with Annexon Biosciences. Please do not send agency CVs/resumes through Annexon’s website or Annexon Employees.  Inquiries must be sent to talentacquisition@annexonbio.com with the Subject: Staffing Agency Request.