Senior Director, Data and Analytics

Role Summary

Senior Director, Data and Analytics responsible for leading the enterprise Data and Analytics program, owning the data marketplace, and directing the analytics ecosystem to enable data-informed decision making across the organization. This role leads a team of data product owners, governance practitioners, and analytics developers, and collaborates with practitioners across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Finance, and other functions. Onsite presence in the Boston office is required 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow the enterprise DnA program strategy of creating a future proofed, argenx owned information marketplace that delivers insights at moments that matter.
• As the leader of the Commercialization DnA program, own the portfolio of product roadmaps delivering insights to the global commercialization organization.
• Provide technical and strategic direction to product owners and data product owners delivering the information marketplace to the Commercial, Medical, Finance and other organizations.
• Lead the team of data product owners, data governance practitioners, data management and analytics developers, mentor and coach team members to foster a culture of innovation, accountability and collaboration.
• Scout and evaluate emerging technologies that deliver descriptive, predictive and advanced analytical capabilities that meet the needs of a growing organization.
• Guide the data governance and data management organizations to implement consistent standards and practices.
• Collaborate and influence analytics teams across the organization in the development of the enterprise data marketplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Statistics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and technology leadership roles required.
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry with a deep understanding of data and analytics operations required.
• Proven track record leading teams in a matrix organization.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide data governance programs and AI capabilities.
• Success record in supporting organizational transformation initiatives.
• Strong expertise in data governance, data quality management, master data management, and data products.
• Support for Data-Driven Decision Making and Strategy in large pharma.
• Proven ability to plan project tasks, manage team dynamics during execution and stakeholder communication and management.
• Onsite presence in the Boston office 2–3 days per week.

Skills

• Data governance
• Data quality management
• Master data management
• Data products
• Product leadership
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder management
• Emerging technologies evaluation
• Analytics capabilities development

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred (Data Science / Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering / Statistics or related field).

Additional Requirements

• Onsite presence in Boston, 2–3 days per week.