Director, Commercial Data Science - Hampton, NJ

Overview

Celldex is pioneering new horizons in immunology to deliver life-changing therapies. We are relentless in our pursuit of novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system and directly affect critical pathways to improve the lives of patients with allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. We have built a culture where innovative and talented people thrive—focusing a significant effort on attracting and retaining passionate and motivated employees who want to play a role in helping people with serious health conditions and who see this effort as personally rewarding. In our highly entrepreneurial environment, employees are empowered and the opportunity for professional development occurs every day.

Celldex is now entering an exciting new chapter – building a commercial team to launch barzolvolimab - the most advanced anti-KIT therapy in pivotal development that has the potential to redefine treatment for multiple allergy and dermatological diseases with Phase 3 studies in CSU, ColdU, SD and phase 2 studies in AD and PN. We’re looking for curious, driven builders who can connect their day-to-day work to enterprise-level impact, endlessly prioritize what matters most, and deliver on their commitments with urgency and ownership.  If you’re energized by building something meaningful, excited to grow personally and professionally, and motivated to create lasting impact in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, we’d love to meet you.

Ready to make an impact? Learn more about joining the Celldex Team today!

Reporting to the Senior Director of Commercial Insights and Analytics, the Director of Data Science will be critical in shaping barzolvolimab market opportunities. This position will be the in-house expert on the commercial data warehouse, AI and machine learning, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics. This role will ensure the business can proactively create systems and functionality that will allow the Medical Affairs, Sales, Access, and Marketing team to operate efficiently during the barzolvolimab launch and thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Drive analytics projects end-to-end while working as a core member of the Brand team
• Inspire, lead, and grow a team of data scientists to fulfill the company’s long-term vision and goals
• Use data to quantify opportunities, determine present and future challenges, and shape the market strategy for barzolvolimab indications
• Design, develop, and validate algorithms to identify healthcare providers and institutions that are likely to prescribe barzolvolimab using a hypothesis-driven approach
• Guide the integration of diverse data sources as needed (claims, CRM, digital, payer, market research, third party sources) for end-to-end analytics to solve challenging problems
• Actively influence the design of launch and post-launch KPIs for the commercial organization
• Own the development of AI-powered tools that can enhance Sales and Medical Affairs interactions with providers (e.g., Provider briefings, next best action, NLP-powered summaries)
• Serve as the trusted strategic partner between IT and the I&A unit

Qualifications

• BS degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, operations research, econometrics, computer science, engineering), or MS/PhD in a quantitative discipline with relevant working experience.
• At least 7 years of related work experience (4 years with an MS/PhD)
• People management, including either direct or indirect reports
• Experience leading cross-functional delivery and influencing exec stakeholders
• Telling data-driven stories that allow teams and/or companies to develop internal strategy based on clear insights and recommendations
• Proven ability to develop and deliver a product roadmap
• Expert in Python, R, SQL, and at least one modern ML framework
• Experience with cloud platforms and APIs
• Deep experience with data stack components – SQL warehouse (Snowflake/Databricks/Redshift), orchestration (Airflow/DBT), BI (Tableau/Power BI)
• Strong knowledge of biopharma data and compliance considerations
• Travel up to 5%

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $176,659 to $229,427.We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, skill level, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary bonus, long term incentive, 401(K) plan with employer contribution, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of our benefits can be found on our careers page.Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach

Salary : $176,659 - $229,427