The Role
The Director of Data Strategy leads a team to deliver analytics solutions, manages client relationships, and translates performance data into actionable insights for decision-making.
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About Avalere Health
United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
About the role
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.
What you'll do
- 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
About you
- 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 we can offer
You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.
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Top Skills
Data Studio
Excel
Google Analytics
Google Suite
Google Tag Manager
Looker
PowerPoint
Tableau
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The Company
What We Do
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.
