Senior Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Science
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Science based in the United States.
The Senior Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Science will lead the strategy, development, and expansion of advanced analytics and AI capabilities that drive data-informed decisions across commercial, medical, and clinical functions.
This executive-level role will transform complex healthcare and scientific data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes, operational performance, and business impact.
The position will shape the organization’s AI vision, identifying and scaling innovative use cases across predictive analytics, machine learning, automation, and decision intelligence.
Working across diverse teams, the leader will connect business priorities with advanced analytical solutions while ensuring responsible and ethical AI adoption.
The role offers the opportunity to build scalable analytics capabilities, influence enterprise strategy, and accelerate innovation within a highly collaborative healthcare environment.
The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and strong stakeholder management skills to deliver measurable value across the patient journey.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Science based in the United States.
The Senior Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Science will lead the strategy, development, and expansion of advanced analytics and AI capabilities that drive data-informed decisions across commercial, medical, and clinical functions.
This executive-level role will transform complex healthcare and scientific data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes, operational performance, and business impact.
The position will shape the organization’s AI vision, identifying and scaling innovative use cases across predictive analytics, machine learning, automation, and decision intelligence.
Working across diverse teams, the leader will connect business priorities with advanced analytical solutions while ensuring responsible and ethical AI adoption.
The role offers the opportunity to build scalable analytics capabilities, influence enterprise strategy, and accelerate innovation within a highly collaborative healthcare environment.
The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and strong stakeholder management skills to deliver measurable value across the patient journey.
Accountabilities:
- Define and execute an advanced analytics roadmap aligned with strategic priorities across commercial, medical, and clinical operations functions.
- Develop patient journey and evidence-based analytics using healthcare data sources such as claims, prescription data, specialty pharmacy data, EHRs, clinical trial data, and real-world evidence.
- Build and scale analytics solutions supporting customer engagement, segmentation, campaign measurement, field effectiveness, medical insights, and clinical trial acceleration.
- Lead the development and deployment of predictive models, machine learning solutions, AI-enabled tools, and decision-support capabilities.
- Shape the AI strategy by identifying practical applications for generative AI, agentic AI, natural language interfaces, intelligent automation, and decision intelligence.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business, scientific, and operational challenges into analytical strategies and actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with technology, data engineering, legal, privacy, compliance, and external partners to ensure responsible, secure, and scalable analytics solutions.
- Champion responsible AI practices, including transparency, explainability, bias awareness, governance, validation, and human oversight.
- Lead and mentor analytics professionals while fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and data-driven decision-making.
- Establish analytics standards, operating models, and best practices that improve quality, scalability, and speed to insight.
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, economics, data science, computer science, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 12+ years of overall professional experience, including 10+ years in advanced analytics, data science, commercial analytics, medical analytics, clinical operations analytics, business analytics, or related areas within pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or life sciences organizations.
- Proven ability to translate complex data and analytical findings into strategic recommendations for senior executives and business leaders.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare and life sciences data sources, including claims, prescription data, EHRs, real-world data, clinical trial operations data, market access data, and syndicated datasets.
- Demonstrated success leading analytics initiatives supporting commercial strategy, patient insights, medical engagement, evidence generation, clinical trial planning, customer targeting, segmentation, measurement, or predictive modeling.
- Experience identifying high-value AI opportunities and guiding organizations through AI-enabled transformation.
- Strong understanding of modern analytics and AI technologies, including SQL, Python, R, machine learning platforms, cloud data environments, business intelligence tools, and AI/ML deployment approaches.
- Experience building analytics capabilities within fast-growing, complex organizations.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts, influence stakeholders, and present insights effectively to executive audiences.
- Ability to foster collaboration, demonstrate strategic thinking, embrace change, and promote continuous improvement.
- Annual base salary range of $209,600 – $279,600, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.
- Eligibility for annual bonus opportunities and performance-based incentive programs where applicable.
- Opportunity to participate in equity programs, including discretionary stock awards and an employee stock purchase plan.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement benefits with a 401(k) plan.
- Flexible spending and health savings account options (FSA/HSA).
- Life insurance coverage.
- Paid time off and wellness programs.
- Flexible remote work options within the United States.
- Opportunity to work on impactful initiatives that leverage advanced analytics and AI to improve healthcare outcomes.
The Senior Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Science will be responsible for advancing enterprise analytics capabilities and enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple business areas. Key responsibilities include:
Requirements:
The successful candidate will bring extensive experience leading advanced analytics and data science initiatives within healthcare, life sciences, or similarly complex environments. Required qualifications include:
Benefits:
The role offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program, including: