Director Strategic Data Partnerships

Surescripts serves the nation through simpler, trusted health intelligence sharing, in order to increase patient safety, lower costs and ensure quality care. We deliver insights at critical points of care for better decisions — from streamlining prior authorizations to delivering comprehensive medication histories to facilitating messages between providers.
 

Job Summary:

The Director Strategic Data Partnerships is responsible for establishing and developing relationships with key industry partners to expand access to data and data rights for the development of innovative commercial data and analytics products. The Director Strategic Data Partnerships will also play a crucial role in establishing partnerships that accelerate Surescripts’ go-to-market strategy for data monetization.

Responsibilities:

Industry Partnership Development

• Identify, establish, and cultivate strategic relationships with data providers, industry organizations, and technology partners to support Surescripts' data and analytics initiatives.

• Negotiate and secure agreements for data access, licensing, and rights to enable the development of commercial products.

• Leverage partnerships to drive innovation and enhance Surescripts' competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Data Strategy and Monetization

• Develop and execute strategies to utilize data assets for creating monetizable analytics products and driving revenue growth through partnerships.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product development, analytics, legal, sales, and marketing) to align data initiatives with broader organizational goals.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for Surescripts’ data partnership initiatives.

• Engage with senior executives and stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for partnership strategies.

• Represent Surescripts at industry events, conferences, and meetings to enhance visibility and foster collaboration.

• Build and lead a team of professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support talent within the data partnerships function, providing coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities.

Performance Tracking

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of partnerships and data monetization strategies.

• Regularly report on partnership outcomes, including revenue metrics, product adoption, and market penetration.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or data monetization roles, ideally within healthcare, technology, or analytics sectors.
• Proven track record of negotiating complex agreements and driving revenue through data-related partnerships.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams toward achieving ambitious goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree e.g., MBA or MS in a relevant field preferred
• Experience with healthcare data and analytics products.
• Experience with economic modeling, financial forecasting, and contract negotiation. Experience negotiating and securing agreements for data access, licensing, and rights to enable the development of commercial products
• Deep understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Prior success in scaling data-driven products and services within a competitive market.

Surescripts embraces flexibility through its Flexible Hybrid Work model for most positions. This model allows employees to work virtually while still utilizing our offices as collaboration centers. With alignment and agreement from your leadership, you can come and go from the office as needed.
 

To be considered for employment, applicants must have a valid U.S. work authorization allowing work without restrictions with Surecripts in the U.S. At this time, we are unable to provide support or provide sponsorship for immigration benefits such as work visas. Additionally, we do not participate in academic training programs or work-study programs through an academic institution that require employer endorsement of F-1/CPT or F-1/STEM.

Why Wait? Apply Now 

 
We’re a midsize company. This means you’re not just another employee ID number. Here, you can build real relationships and feel supported by truly awesome people with diverse backgrounds and talents in an innovative and collaborative work culture. We strive to create an environment where you can be yourself, share your ideas and work your way. We offer opportunities for employee development, as well as competitive compensation packages and extensive benefits.
 

At Surescripts, base pay is one part of our Total Rewards Package (which may also include bonus, benefits etc.) and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this position is $203,600 - $248,800 per year. Your base pay may vary within or outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including (but not limited to) your qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits include, but are not limited to, comprehensive healthcare (including infertility coverage), generous paid time off including paid childbirth and parental leave and mental health days, pet insurance, and 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. To learn more, review the Keep You and Yours Healthy, Balancing Work and Life, and Where Talent Takes Shape links under the Better Benefits. Better Work. Better Life section of our careers site.
 

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing duties of this job, an employee may be required to perform any, or all of the following: attend meetings in and out of the office, travel, communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), and be able to effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment with, or without, a reasonable accommodation. Additionally, this job requires certain mental demands, including the ability to use judgement, withstand moderate amounts of stress and maintain attention to detail with, or without, a reasonable accommodation.

Surescripts is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.