Senior Manager, Data Strategy

Senior Manager, Real-World Data Strategy Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RWD initiative execution from scoping through stakeholder sign-off with milestones, owners, and risk mitigation.
• Track interdependent work streams; surface blockers and elevate solutions. (
  
  Note:
  
  original text used “escalate with solutions.”)
• Identify, pilot, and embed AI/ML tools and automation into RWD workflows, data pipelines, and analytical processes.
• Ensure RWD assets are structured and documented for AI/ML downstream consumption (with engineering and data science).
• Evaluate and onboard external RWD sources (claims, EHR, registries, labs, PROs); manage vendor assessments, acquisition workflows, and data access governance.
• Design scalable data products across Research, Development & HEOR; engage internal customers to drive adoption and usability.
• Define and track KPIs for the impact of RWD investments and data products.
• Uphold data quality, governance, metadata practices, and compliance requirements; contribute to lineage documentation.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Life Sciences, Data/Analytics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or related (required). Master’s (MPH, MBA, Biostatistics, or Data Science) (preferred).
• Experience:
  
  4–5 years in data/analytics/real-world evidence/consulting (or related); hands‑on RWD source experience; track record delivering data products/analytics solutions; cross-functional matrix experience; demonstrated hands‑on AI‑native proficiency (Claude Code; collaborative AI coding); pre‑interview hands‑on project may be required.

• SQL; working knowledge of R or Python.
• Familiarity with data pipelines and cloud environments (e.g., Databricks, AWS).
• Proficiency with Claude Code and collaborative AI tools for querying, QC automation, and documentation.
• Understanding of data quality frameworks and governance.
• Strong execution/delivery, communication, collaboration, and ability to work in ambiguity.

• US (Field) starting salary range: $139,200–$168,683.
• Benefits include health coverage, wellbeing support, and financial protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, etc.).