Director, Commercial Analytics and Performance ...

Director, Commercial Analytics and Performance ReportingAre you ready to join a team committed to making a meaningful impact on cancer treatment through the discovery and development of precision medicines? At Kura Oncology, you have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, with a lasting impact that you can be proud of. To succeed at Kura, you will need to have a demonstrated ability for excellence in drug discovery and development and a roll-up your sleeves attitude. The ideal candidate will possess a values-driven work style where integrity and grit drive all behaviors, decisions, and actions.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The Director of Commercial Analytics and Performance Reporting will play an integral role in the successful launch of Kura Oncology’s lead program. This role will lead our Commercial Analytics activities, leveraging data to drive robust analytical insights that inform our most critical business questions. S/he will work with cross-functional partners to identify and prioritize business questions, develop appropriate analytical approaches and frameworks, and generate insights to maximize commercial opportunities. This role is dynamic, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and will require a demonstrated ability to communicate intricate data concepts and drive action among a diverse group of stakeholders through compelling presentations and dashboards.Key Responsibilities:Development and implementation of best-in-class strategies to align advanced analytics and data science initiatives with overall business goalsAct as strategic partner to frame, investigate, and answer key business questions related to performance reporting, including executive reporting and interactions with senior commercial leadersDevelop and execute creation of in-house insights-ready reports and dashboards to drive actionable insights from internal and secondary data sourcesLead the evaluation, tracking, and reporting of brand performance metrics and KPIs through compelling weekly, monthly and quarterly presentations with brand and leadership teamsConnect insights together to tell a compelling and persuasive story and deliver clear and actionable recommendationsPartner with colleagues to advance the use of data sources and reporting, including I&A, Sales & Marketing, Agency partners, Market access, RWD, etc.Be accountable for continuous improvement and identification/utilization of new capabilities to maximize the competitive advantages of the businessHands-on ability to leverage diverse datasets to identify insights that inform marketing and sales strategies, shape the customer experience, and elevate impact of omnichannel programsOversee data quality management process for assigned brand/s with external and internal data providers to ensure timely, accurate and complete patient and specialty pharmacy data. Act as a key “go-to person” for resolving field reporting and data inquiries issuesExpertise in leading vendors/offshore data partners on connecting, integrating, and synthesizing analysis into a meaningful ‘so what’ recommendationProven ability to act as a strategic partner with the capacity to quickly establish relationships of trust, credibility, and be seen as a partnerAbility to identify, prioritize and describe relevant caveats and uncertainties in data, including how they relate to the business question and broader strategic prioritiesProvide thought partnership in building and standardizing commercial reportingJOB SPECIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in an analytic discipline - engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, etc. Master’s degree in a similar field or an MBA preferred. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in analyticsStrong analytical, coding skills (such as: Python, R, SQL, etc.), MS Excel and PowerPoint skillsStrong knowledge of internal sales data (i.e. SP, field execution, promotional metrics) and third party pharmaceutical sales and script data (DDD, NSP, Xponent, DataView, longitudinal patient data, claims data, etc.)Advanced knowledge and experience developing BI tools for commercial pharma applications (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, MicroStrategy, etc.)Expertise in data analysis and in building successful strategies using advanced data driven analysis and reporting (next-best action etc) that drive business resultsStrong leader with the ability to persuade and influence others, and develop/deliver impactful presentationsExcellent organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple demandsExcellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skillsProven and successful team playerMust be able to meet deadlines, stay organized, and be self-sufficientCOMPENSATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:The base range for a Director is $226,000 - $260,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation,, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura's compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.About Kura OncologyKura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer. The Company’s pipeline consists of small molecule drug candidates designed to target cancer signaling pathways. For additional information, please visit Kura’s website at and follow us on X and LinkedIn.Equal Opportunity StatementKura Oncology is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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Created: 2025-09-17