Manager, Insights and Analytics

Pharmacosmos
has appointed
Michelle Belzile and Michael Villeneuve of Lock Search Group
to support its expansion into the Canadian market. Pharmacosmos is a global pioneer in carbohydrate chemistry and a recognized leader in the development of innovative treatments for patients with iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. As the organization continues to grow its presence in Canada, we are seeking a dynamic professional to join the team and play a key role in this exciting phase of expansion

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ABOUT PHARMACOSMOS

Pharmacosmos is a global, family-owned pharmaceutical company with deep expertise in carbohydrate chemistry and cell cycle biology. The organization develops innovative therapies addressing unmet patient needs, with a particular focus on iron metabolism and blood-related disorders.

Pharmacosmos is in the process of establishing its new Canadian affiliate in Mississauga, Ontario, marking a significant milestone in the organization's growth and its commitment to serving patients in Canada. As part of this foundational team, the successful candidate will play a key role in building the local presence, shaping the affiliate's culture, and supporting its long-term success.

Pharmacosmos is guided by a set of core values that define who they are:

• People-Driven
  – As a family-held company, Pharmacosmos is built on passionate and knowledgeable people. Integrity, open-mindedness, and respect guide all endeavours. Each individual involved in the journey — employees, partners, and end-users alike — is valued, with trust forming the foundation of all collaborations.
• Committed to Quality
  – Quality serves as both an inspiration and a driver of results. It reflects a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that quality is tangible across products, processes, and people. Quality is a promise upheld every day.
• Innovating for Better Lives
  – Innovation is central to improving the lives of humans and animals. Pharmacosmos addresses unmet needs through its expertise in iron and carbohydrate-based pharmaceuticals, taking a holistic and collaborative approach to research and innovation alongside scientific and medical communities to help set new standards.

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Specialist, Insights and Analytics reports to the Senior Director, Marketing and will generate actionable insights and analytics that contribute to strategic decision-making for the Pharmacosmos Canada brands. This role partners with marketing and key cross-functional teams to synthesize data, uncover market opportunities, and contribute to commercial strategies that are grounded in evidence and customer understanding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Insights & Research Leadership

• Conduct primary and secondary market research to understand the needs, behaviours, and motivations of patients, prescribers, payers, and healthcare systems, in close partnership with Marketing and Medical, with a goal of translating research findings into patient journeys.

• Develop research plans that answer critical business questions and support brand strategy development.

• Maintain relationships with research vendors, ensuring methodological integrity and high-quality

deliverables.

• Translate qualitative and quantitative findings into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional partners.

Analytics & Performance Measurement

• Build and maintain dashboards and KPI tracking frameworks for the brands.

• Conduct deep-dive analyses on market drivers, competitive activity, access trends, and product

performance, in partnership with the Senior Director, Marketing.

• Partner with sales excellence to ensure accurate demand forecasting and scenario planning, which will support field force design and performance tracking.

• Provide input into the Forecasting process for each brand, working in close collaboration with Brand Leads, Sales, Patient Access and Finance

• Support evaluation of promotional effectiveness and ROI for both digital and traditional tactics.

Strategic Decision Support

• Integrate insights across multiple sources (market research, clinical data, claims data, CRM, secondary audits) to inform brand planning and long-term strategy.

• Serve as the insights partner during annual brand strategy cycles, providing foundational market

assessments and opportunity sizing.

• Identify unmet needs, emerging trends, and risks, and proactively recommend actions for Product Managers and leadership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, and Finance to ensure insights are

embedded throughout decision-making.

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, compelling, and data-driven

manner.

• Support field teams with customer insights that enhance targeting, messaging, and engagement

strategies.

Other

• Demonstrate the Pharmacosmos Values and Way of Working, as well as comply with company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, all applicable Canadian laws and industry regulations governing pharmaceutical operations, including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), health and safety requirements, ethical standards, data privacy legislation, and any relevant Health Canada guidelines. Maintain the highest standards of integrity, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance in all activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• BS or BA Degree required, with preference for specialization in marketing, business, or life sciences

• MBA preferred

Experience:

• Four (4) years of experience working within pharmaceuticals or biotech required, with at least two (2) years of experience in insights, analytics, market research, or commercial strategy.

• Specialty-care experience highly valued.

• Experience working with pharmaceutical data sources (e.g., claims data such as IQVIA - Xponent,

RxDynamics and EMR/EHR datasets; CRM, payer and CDH data).

Skills / Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in quantitative methods, forecasting, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

• Ability to translate data into simple, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Critical thinking skills

• Curiosity and a proactive insight-seeking mindset

• Business acumen and strategic orientation

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Travel required – approximately 10% of the time

• Languages: English required

Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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