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Job details
Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester
Capability: Advisory
Experience Level: Director
Type: Full Time or Part Time
Service Line: Technology & Data
Contract type: Permanent
Job Description
KPMG UK is seeking a Director to join our cross-industry Data & AI team as a healthcare leader. You will bring extensive experience, a passion for client service, and a strong record in sales, entrepreneurship, and team leadership. This role is ideal for someone who excels in building client relationships, delivering high-profile projects, and developing junior talent, while collaborating with technology partners and organizations.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a senior healthcare leader, shaping and delivering data and AI solutions for NHS and healthcare clients, with a focus on exceptional client service.
* Lead complex programmes such as NHS Federated Data Platform, NHS Wales National Data Resource, Single Patient Record, Foresight AI, NHS Research Secure Data Environment Network, and similar.
* Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members, fostering growth and a client-first culture.
* Build and manage relationships with NHS stakeholders, alliance partners (Microsoft, Google Cloud, Databricks, Palantir Foundry), subcontractors, and internal teams.
* Drive business development through bid writing, bid management, and sales success.
* Oversee delivery teams, ensuring technical excellence and translating complex ideas into insights for clients.
* Stay current with data technologies and AI, ensuring NHS compliance and delivering value.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* Extensive experience in data, analytics, and/or AI, with significant NHS or UK health sector experience.
* Proven track record on large-scale projects like NHS Federated Data Platform, National Data Resource, Single Patient Record, Foresight AI, etc.
* Exceptional sales, bid writing, and management skills.
* Hands-on experience with cloud and analytics platforms, especially Palantir Foundry, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Databricks.
* Ability to coach and develop junior talent and collaborate across organizations.
* Excellent communication skills, engaging senior stakeholders and translating technical topics.
* Deep understanding of NHS data governance and compliance.
Desirable
* Certifications in cloud/data platforms.
* Experience with digital transformation, federated data, or national data/AI programmes.
* Knowledge of AI/ML regulatory and healthcare implementation challenges.
Personal Attributes
* Passionate about client service and healthcare transformation.
* Strong leader, collaborator, and mentor.
* Analytical, results-oriented, and mission-driven.
* Committed to delivering value and excellence.
If you are a proven leader passionate about healthcare data and AI, we want to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Other
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Business Consulting and Services
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