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Senior Director, Portfolio Insights and Analytics

Genentech · South San Francisco · On-site

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About Genentech

Genentech discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes treatments for patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. Backed by North Carolina Biotechnology Center.

About the role

The Senior Director of Portfolio Insights & Analytics (IA) serves as a key strategic partner and advisor to senior executive leadership, shaping commercial strategy, resource allocation, and portfolio investment prioritization. This role leads the enterprise portfolio analytics engine while acting as the champion and lead for cross-functional technical Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Forecasting, Analytics, Primary Market Research, and Competitive Intelligence. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Lead comprehensive portfolio analytics workstreams to inform long-range strategy, portfolio reviews, launch excellence, commercial baseline and strategic investment prioritization across therapeutic areas
  • Leads portfolio demand forecasting in support of supply chain planning. Leads DDA coordination and execution of annual forecasting processes
  • Direct the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of enterprise measurement capabilities, including Marketing Mix Modeling (MMx), ROI assessments, predictive analytics, and scenario planning
  • Establish enterprise-wide standards for analytical rigor, data synthesis, and high-impact executive storytelling
  • Collaborates with brand analytics team and Product Suite teams to inform the prioritization and development of portfolio insight products and tools
  • Ensures compliance with all analytical, insights, and research methodologies across DDA, including training and reporting
More about this role

The Opportunity

The Senior Director of Portfolio Insights & Analytics (IA) serves as a key strategic partner and advisor to senior executive leadership, shaping commercial strategy, resource allocation, and portfolio investment prioritization. This role leads the enterprise portfolio analytics engine while acting as the champion and lead for cross-functional technical Centers of Excellence (COEs) across Forecasting, Analytics, Primary Market Research, and Competitive Intelligence.

We are seeking a high-caliber pharmaceutical insights leader who combines deep expertise in pharmaceutical data analytics, real-world evidence modeling, measurement, and long-range forecasting with powerful executive presence and the ability to influence without authority. The ideal candidate will elevate how data-driven evidence guides portfolio-level decisions, set enterprise standards for analytical rigor, and serve as a strategic voice on portfolio performance, market dynamics, and growth opportunities. This position reports to the Executive Director, Portfolio Insights & Analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Portfolio Analytics & Leadership

  • Lead comprehensive portfolio analytics workstreams to...

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