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Director of Data Strategy

Avalere Health13 days ago
Toronto, New York, Chicago
$145,000 - $155,000/yearly
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Private medical insurance coverage
Company pension/retirement plan
Flexible working practices

About the role

Who you are

  • 8+ years of experience in analytics, media measurement, or data strategy (agency or consulting experience strongly preferred)
  • 3+ years of experience managing and mentoring a team, including performance management and career development
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple client relationships and delivering impactful insights across brands
  • Deep understanding of marketing/media measurement across channels (digital, TV, programmatic, social, etc.)
  • Familiarity with ad-tech and mar-tech platforms, tagging systems (e.g., Google Tag Manager), and data infrastructure
  • Proficient in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Data Studio, Google Analytics)
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills; able to simplify complexity and guide executive-level conversations
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple workstreams and deadlines
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite; familiarity with project management platforms preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Marketing, Analytics, Statistics, Communications); Master’s a plus

What the job involves

  • The Director, Data Strategy will lead a high-performing team of data strategists and analysts (ranging from Associate Director to Analyst) to deliver high-impact reporting, measurement, and analytics solutions across multiple healthcare brands and clients
  • This role serves as a senior leader within the Data & Insights team—shaping measurement strategy, overseeing cross-functional execution, and translating performance data into clear, actionable insights that inform client decision-making
  • The Director will manage a team of 3–10 people and oversee a portfolio of client relationships, with accountability for reporting quality, insight generation, team development, and client satisfaction
  • This individual will partner closely with Media, Client Services, Strategy, Data Engineering, and Data Science to ensure that measurement frameworks and deliverables are aligned to business objectives and client KPIs
  • Manage, coach, and grow a team of Associate Directors, Managers, Senior Analysts, and Analysts
  • Set performance expectations, conduct 1:1s, and support professional development and upskilling
  • Ensure team members are empowered to take ownership of their work and grow into strategic leaders
  • Oversee reporting and measurement strategy across a portfolio of clients and brands
  • Act as the senior point of contact for client analytics discussions, insight reviews, and strategic planning
  • Drive strong relationships with client stakeholders, providing thought leadership and strategic guidance
  • Define and oversee development of measurement frameworks, dashboards, and insight reports
  • Ensure outputs are accurate, compelling, and tailored to the client’s strategic objectives
  • Translate complex performance data into clear, narrative-driven insights that drive media and marketing decisions
  • Partner with Media, Client Services, Project Delivery, and Data Science to deliver integrated reporting solutions
  • Serve as an internal consultant to translate business questions into scalable analytics deliverables
  • Support new business pitches and strategic proposals with analytics expertise and POVs
  • Establish reporting standards and QA processes to ensure consistency, timeliness, and impact
  • Identify opportunities to enhance measurement capabilities, tools, and storytelling frameworks
  • Advocate for automation, efficiency, and scalability in reporting operations

Benefits

  • The tools, skills, and support you need to think differently and to solve healthcare’s most complex challenges
  • Career Experience team, whose mission is to provide every employee with a purpose-driven career
  • Personalized learning and training
  • Hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia, geared toward collaborating, training, socializing, and coming together as a global organization
  • Flexible working practices
  • Company pension/retirement plan
  • Private medical insurance
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Compelling time-off policy

About Avalere Health

Business Consulting and Services
1001-5000

Established in 2001, Avalere Health is a purposefully built commercialization partner for the biopharmaceutical, medical technology, and wellness industries. Our team of 1,500+ experts combine their knowledge and expertise across our core disciplines—Consulting; Medical; Policy; Value, Evidence, and Access; Marketing; and Digital Experience Technology—to create the connections that make better health happen.

We partner with our clients to navigate the complex and rapidly changing healthcare ecosystem. Together, our experts help clients connect patients with life-changing therapies, realizing the potential of strategies and solutions to accelerate innovation that improves lives.