Location: Cambridge, Hybrid
Department: Global Commercial Functions
Job type: Full Time
Role Overview
The Data Excellence Director is a high-visibility senior leadership role responsible for building and spearheading Mundipharma’s Data Excellence Centre, serving as the strategic bridge between complex analytics and global business outcomes. This expert-level position transforms organizational culture through upskilling and the gradual implementation of predictive and prescriptive analytics, ensuring that data systems are fit‑for‑purpose and deliver measurable value.
Role and Responsibilities
* Establish the Data Excellence Centre: Build and lead a centralized hub that serves global brand strategy centres, business development and local entities.
* Oversee data analytics and dashboards, translating technical findings into actionable recommendations for senior business leaders.
* Predictive Evolution: Spearhead the gradual implementation of predictive and prescriptive analytics to move the business toward forward‑looking insights.
* System Design & Deployment: Collaborate with IT to design and deploy fit‑for‑purpose quantitative analytics systems that deliver tangible business impact.
* KPI Ownership: Lead the definition, enhancement and tracking of high‑level business KPIs to ensure organisational alignment.
* Work with Global/Local marketing teams to understand and respond to their needs/business questions and how data and analytics can answer them.
* Data Sourcing & Integration – Proactively identify and source new data sets to complement existing intelligence and anticipate market changes.
* Drive a data‑driven culture by enabling and upskilling the organisation through training and cross‑functional engagement.
* Workflow Prioritisation: Assess and scope incoming requests to the department to ensure the team’s workflow is prioritised against the highest‑value projects.
* Governance & Compliance – Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure all data usage adheres to internal frameworks and external regulatory requirements.
* Budget & Resource Management: Take full ownership of the department’s financial resources, including mid‑year and year‑end consolidated budget presentations.
What you’ll bring
* Industry Expertise – Ideally have previous experience in a Regional Data Analytics role, specifically within the Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences sector.
* Data Proficiency with deep knowledge of IQVIA data sets and how to integrate them into advanced analytical tools.
* Mastery of Power BI; additional experience with Tableau, Qlik or big data coding practices is highly advantageous.
* Previous experience with Veeva CRM or Salesforce Effectiveness is beneficial for driving commercial excellence.
* Leadership in Matrix Organisations – Proven track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams within a complex, global matrix environment.
* Agile Methodology – In‑depth experience applying Agile principles to data projects and co‑creating functional/technical requirements.
* Stakeholder Management – Exceptional soft skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and work effectively with "lean" or ambiguous briefs.
* Business Intelligence – Strong grasp of BI terminology, including data integration and the creation of complex data models.
* Strategic Mindset – Highly analytical and solution‑oriented, with the ability to identify business opportunities beyond the specific questions asked.
* Communication Style – A clear, engaging presentation style that simplifies complex analytics for diverse audiences.
What we offer in return
* Flexible benefits package
* Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme
* Collaborative, inclusive work environment
Diversity and inclusion
Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and be treated with dignity and respect.
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