Associate Director, Data Strategy

PharmaEssentia

Associate Director leading enterprise data strategy and governance for PharmaEssentia USA. Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to enhance data capabilities and reporting.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,080 - $204,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data strategy and management within the life sciences industry, focusing on the integration and analysis of diverse pharmaceutical data sources. Proficient in developing scalable analytical solutions and ensuring compliance with data governance standards.

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Data Strategy DevelopmentSQL ProficiencyData Visualization with TableauPharmaceutical Data AnalyticsMaster Data Management (MDM)

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Hard Skills

Data ManagementData GovernanceData PlatformsAnalytical TechniquesCustomer SegmentationPerformance MeasurementSQLRSASPython

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelSnowflakeDatabricksTableauMicrosoft PowerPointVeeva CRM Suite

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPharmaceutical DataSpecialty PharmacyClaims DataEHRLab Test DataHCO HierarchyDigital EngagementOmnichannel DataField Force Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the design and redesign of PharmaEssentia’s commercial data strategy
Serve as a strategic thought partner to Commercial and non-Commercial leaders by developing, analyzing, and implementing action plans that evolve the data environment
Ownership of MDM, the data warehouse and related systems through vendor partnerships, including ongoing evaluation of future improvements
Develop the enterprise approach by assessing current integrations, improving data flow, and reducing manual interventions
Ensure alignment of structured customer data across CRM and the data warehouse for reporting and advanced analytics
Enable scalable integration of the CRM backend data, specialty pharmacy, claims, payer, field activity, digital engagement, and omnichannel data sources
Analyze a variety of data sources, including specialty pharmacy and specialty distribution (SP/SD) data, to generate insights and actionable recommendations
Partner with Compliance to ensure alignment with data requirements and AI/LLM governance standards
Lead the development of scalable analytical solutions for recurring analyses, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve business operations and efficiency
Own and drive adoption of dashboards and reporting platforms for both field and headquarters teams
Manage relationships with third-party data providers (e.g. Beghou, ZS, Komodo, Veeva), including budget ownership and quarterly business reviews
Bring experience in the life sciences industry, with a strong understanding of pharmaceutical data and analytics needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in data strategy, data management, governance, and data platforms
Strong analytical and technical skills, including SQL, R, SAS, or Python, as well as Microsoft Excel and Snowflake/Databricks
Data visualization experience using tools such as Tableau and Microsoft PowerPoint
Experience working with marketing and digital data, patient-level claims data, specialty pharmacy and specialty distribution data, EHR, lab test data, HCO hierarchy and affiliation data, Veeva CRM Suite, and other pharmaceutical data sources
Broad knowledge of analytical techniques and data sources, with the ability to identify the most appropriate approach to address key business questions
Experience with field force analytics, including customer segmentation, targeting, performance measurement, and data change request processes
Consulting experience is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time-off
401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program