Director, Data Analytics

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Cencora Alliance Healthcare UK is seeking an experienced Data Leader to set the direction for, and lead the delivery of, its data and analytics capability during a period of significant transformation. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on accountability for delivery: shaping a forward‑looking data roadmap, leading the team that delivers it, and raising the maturity of data governance across the organization.

The future technology stack will focus on Azure, Databricks and Power BI, and a large‑scale transformation of legacy systems is underway. The Data Leader will play a pivotal role in translating the enterprise‑wide Data & Analytics strategy into tangible outcomes, and in looking beyond current priorities to position the business for the future. A central part of this is identifying and embedding AI across data activities, so that the function can streamline how it works, enhance the quality and speed of its output, and enable the business to optimize operations, improve customer outcomes and strengthen competitive advantage.

Strong Data Governance capability will be central to the role. The postholder will be accountable for strengthening and embedding the policies, ownership, tooling and culture required to ensure data is trusted, secure and compliant, while taking a pragmatic approach to the pace of change the business can absorb. The role requires a strong, credible leader with proven delivery experience, sound financial management, exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, and the resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast‑moving, challenging and ambiguous environment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in maturing and transforming Data and Analytics. While ensuring smooth transitions while maintaining stakeholder trust. Reporting to the Senior Director, Analytics & Data Management, this role will be pivotal in driving the organization’s data transformation journey. Healthcare or Pharmaceutical wholesale would be advantageous. #LI-Hybrid

• 1. Strategic Leadership & Data Roadmap Define and own a multi‑year Data & Analytics roadmap for Cencora Alliance Healthcare UK that is aligned to the enterprise‑wide strategy, anticipates future business and market needs, and is refreshed regularly as priorities evolve. Translate strategy into a prioritised, sequenced and costed portfolio of initiatives, with clear milestones, dependencies, trade‑offs and measurable outcomes. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on emerging data and AI trends, platform direction and the opportunities and risks they present to the business.
  
  Ensure the roadmap balances near‑term delivery commitments (including legacy migration) with longer‑term capability building and innovation. Contribute to the wider Cencora and International Business Group data community, aligning UK plans with global standards, platforms and shared services where appropriate.
• 2. Data Delivery Leadership Own the end‑to‑end delivery of data products aligned to the Data & Analytics strategy. Oversee the planning, prioritisation and execution of projects across multiple business areas. Establish delivery frameworks and standards to ensure consistency, quality and speed of delivery. Create clear delivery timelines, monitor progress, and address risks or delays proactively. Document and…