VP, Data & Insights – Life Sciences

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The VP, Data & Insights – Life Sciences  will spearhead the development and execution of strategies to maximize the opportunity of CVS Health's data and insights to create better outcomes in the pharmaceutical landscape for Life Sciences customers. This forward-thinking leader will enhance the value of our insights, analytics and product offerings by leveraging the CVS Health enterprise in new ways to support the advancement of knowledge and impact in the pharmaceutical industry and Life Sciences companies across the healthcare value chain.Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision: Establish and drive the strategic vision for the pharma data segment, aligning with CVS Health's mission and strategic plan to enhance market position.
• Collaborate: Partner across the organization to mobilize the data strategy across all parts of the CVS Health Organization including digital, technology, and pharmacy operations
• Market Intelligence: Utilize market intelligence and customer feedback to shape the strategic plan and refine pharma data-related products and services.
• P&L Responsibility: Own P&L for the pharma data & insights segment, ensuring consistent growth and delivering expected business results.
• Organizational Strategies: Develop and implement strategies leveraging data insights from competitors, market dynamics, and industry trends to expand the organization's influence.
• Customer Focus: Develop strategies addressing individual customer needs to improve product portfolio and support the voice of pharma as a customer. 
• Market Trends: Maintain extensive knowledge of the pharma data segment to anticipate and plan necessary investments.
• C-Suite Communication: Advocate for pharma data and insights needs with C-suite leadership, recommending product, pricing, distribution, and cost strategies.
• Team Development: Mentor and grow the team into a cohesive, highly productive data group to drive meaningful advancement of the data and insights offerings.

Qualifications

• Approximately 12-15 years of experience in data & analytics strategy and management within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proven ability to build and execute large-scale strategic initiatives with significant investment and solid return on investment
• Proven experience with commercialization of data and insights that considers both the technical and practical implications of these initiatives
• Experience partnering with digital and tech teams to establish and manage product suites and sales and account management teams to support customers
• Extensive experience in creating data strategy, sourcing, and management of Patient/HCP/other datasets
• Experience in building Insights & Analytics capabilities
• Extensive experience leading data acquisition strategy and partnering with IT to implement technology solutions to support product portfolio
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and team-building skills.
• Ability to lead change effectively and apply a systems approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to operate complex, large-scale matrix environments.
• Proven experience influencing senior leaders and matrix-stakeholder groups
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and team-building skills.
• Ability to work East Coast hours and travel to meeting when appropriate

Education:Bachelor's degreeMasters will be valuedThe typical pay range for this role is:$220,000.00 - $320,000.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.  The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.  As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. 
 
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/21/2025

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You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.

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