As an Associate Director in Data & Analytics you are responsible for data management, technical delivery, and leading the team of data engineers to execute client work.
Responsible for data management and governance of defining and enforcing data management standards, owning data quality strategy, building and maintaining curated datasets, and ensuring compliant handling of sensitive data.
Play a hands-on role in technical coding and delivery, which includes writing SQL and Python code, designing Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) routines, performing code reviews, and conducting root-cause analysis.
Collaborate with Directors and Partners, keeping them abreast of project progress and important developments.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in a quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics or related course of study; advanced degree/PhD preferred.
Minimum 7+ years of prior relevant consulting or work experience working with large global pharma, mid-sized pharma and/or biotech clients.
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development and launch.
The ability to analyze complex information, quality check results, and develop a structured, data-informed story.
Excellent communication skills to convey technical execution summaries and insight recommendations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
Must have subject matter expertise in Data Analytics and possess a strong knowledge of modern datasets and analytics environments.
Strong foundation across life science functions, including commercial operations, market access, patient services, and medical.
Exceptional fluency coding in SQL, Python (or other equivalent scripting language), cloud data platforms, and knowledge of life sciences data (e.g., claims, EHR, sales data, formulary and coverage data).
4+ years managing technical teams (coders/engineers/analysts) with demonstrated coaching and delivery leadership.
Must be willing and able to travel to Guidehouse and client sites across the US, up to 10% of the time.
Demonstrated success formally supervising, coaching and mentoring junior level staff including ownership and guidance of their career development.
Authorized/eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQLPythonETLdata managementdata governancedata quality strategyroot-cause analysisdata analyticscodingdata-informed storytelling

Soft Skills

communicationteam leadershipcoachingmentoringanalytical thinkingcollaborationproject managementstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingsupervision