Data Excellence Director

Mundipharma; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Opportunities for learning & development

Collaborative, inclusive work environment

Job summary

A healthcare company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Excellence Director to lead the Data Excellence Centre. The role requires expertise in data analytics, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, with a strong mastery of tools like Power BI. Responsibilities include overseeing analytics projects, implementing predictive insights, and leading cross-functional teams to align data strategies with business goals. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ideally have previous experience in a Regional Data Analytics role in Pharmaceuticals.
• Deep knowledge of IQVIA data sets.
• Mastery of Power BI; additional data tools experience advantageous.
• Track record of leading high‑performing teams in global settings.
• In-depth experience with Agile principles in data projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Data Excellence Centre.
• Oversee analytics and dashboards for senior business leaders.
• Implement predictive analytics for business insights.
• Collaborate with IT on data systems design.
• Define and track business KPIs for alignment.
• Work with marketing to meet their demands with data solutions.
• Source new data sets for market changes.
• Upskill organization through training.
• Prioritize requests for department workflow.
• Ensure compliance with data regulations.

Skills

Industry Expertise with regional data analytics

Data Proficiency with IQVIA data

Mastery of Power BI

Experience with Veeva CRM or Salesforce Effectiveness

Leadership in Matrix Organisations

Agile Methodology

Stakeholder Management

Business Intelligence

Strategic Mindset

Communication Style

Tools

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

Join us and make a difference when it matters most!

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

The Team

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 is tasked with transforming the 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. By leading cross‑functional teams and collaborating closely with IT and senior stakeholders, the Director translates real‑time analysis into actionable insights that drive customer experience and link engagement directly to business success.

Role and Responsibilities

• Establish the Data Excellence Centre: Build and lead a centralized hub that serves global brand strategy centers, 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 organizational 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 organization through training and cross‑functional engagement.
• Workflow Prioritization: Assess and scope incoming requests to the department to ensure the team’s workflow is prioritized 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 is treated with dignity and respect.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focussing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Their guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything they do. For more information visit www.mundipharma.com.

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