Strategic Engagement Lead, Life Sciences

Strategic Engagement Lead, Life Sciences

Location:

Raleigh‑Durham, NC | Position:
Full‑time regular

Datavant is a data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions across the healthcare ecosystem.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Engagement Lead who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Strategic Engagement is the value engine of Datavant Life Sciences, accountable for driving meaningful, measurable outcomes for our customers by aligning our products and services with their strategic objectives.

What You Will Do

• Own account management and value management for a dedicated portfolio of up to 15 biopharma accounts.
• Lead with curiosity, learning and understanding customers’ goals and strategies.
• Excel in advanced program management and decision‑making, balancing analysis with speed to execution.
• Influence future lifetime value through higher product adoption, customer satisfaction and overall health scores.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, continuous improvement environment, embracing ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Work effectively with cross‑functional partners, surfacing insights that influence product and sales strategies.
• Take a self‑service‑first approach to problem solving.
• Be a proven communicator and presenter, maintaining strong relationships with passion and empathy.
• Help create a company‑wide culture of customer‑centricity.

What You Need to Succeed

• 7+ years experience in healthcare technology and customer‑facing roles (required).
• Proven ability to build deep, trust‑based relationships with customer stakeholders.
• Seasoned strategic program and project manager focused on client value.
• Skill at expanding relationships beyond direct contacts through rapport building.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex, high‑value customer accounts.
• Strategic thinker who connects cross‑customer trends to shape value propositions.
• Effective and empathetic internal and external communication.
• Previous experience working within RWD/RWE analytics, CROs, systems integrators, pharma or life sciences (required).
• Understanding of drug development and/or clinical trials.
• Living in or willing to commute to the Research Triangle Park area.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated base salary range (not including variable pay) is $120,000 – $150,000 USD. This role is eligible for additional variable compensation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a growth‑oriented work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.