Digital Health Strategist

Adecco Portugal; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Digital Health Strategist role in Surrey, offering a maternity-cover contract. Hybrid model: 1-2 days onsite per month. You will identify and shape early-stage digital health opportunities, support business cases, conduct market research and assess external partnerships to deliver patient value.

You will collaborate with diverse teams, contribute to Agile processes, and ensure regulatory, privacy and safety considerations are embedded in opportunity assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design Research, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in digital health, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics or the wider healthcare industry.
• Experience in early-stage innovation, ideation and developing new product opportunities.
• Strong market research, analytical and business case development skills.
• Experience delivering complex projects involving cross-functional stakeholders.
• Understanding of emerging digital health technologies, market trends and business models.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills, adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Awareness of patient safety, healthcare data privacy and ethical considerations in product development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop early-stage digital health opportunities, supporting the creation of business cases and value propositions.
• Conduct market research to analyse digital health trends, emerging technologies, competitors and commercial opportunities.
• Evaluate potential external partners and collaboration opportunities, supporting build-versus-buy decisions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and industry networks.
• Prepare research summaries, presentations and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including commercial, medical, technology and brand teams.
• Support the development of digital health strategies for existing pharmaceutical products and future pipeline assets.
• Contribute to Agile project management activities, including sprint planning, retrospectives and quarterly OKR planning.
• Maintain structured information on potential partners, market opportunities and digital health initiatives.
• Ensure patient safety, data privacy, ethics and relevant regulatory considerations are incorporated into opportunity assessments.

Skills

Market research

Business case development

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile project management

Communication and presentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design Research, Engineering, CS, IS, Technology or related

Tools

Agile methodologies

Job description

Job Title: Digital Health Strategist

Location: Surrey

Pay Rate: £200-£300 (Paye/Umbrella)

Contract: 4 months (Maternity Cover)

Hybrid Model: 1-2 days per month onsite

About the Role

We are seeking a Digital Health Strategist to support the development and delivery of innovative, digitally enabled healthcare solutions within a leading global pharmaceutical organisation.

Working closely with the Digital Health Strategy Lead, you will help identify, evaluate and develop opportunities that combine digital technology with healthcare and pharmaceutical products. You will play a key role in market research, innovation, business case development and external partnership assessment, helping transform early-stage ideas into commercially viable solutions that deliver value to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop early-stage digital health opportunities, supporting the creation of business cases and value propositions.
• Conduct market research to analyse digital health trends, emerging technologies, competitors and commercial opportunities.
• Evaluate potential external partners and collaboration opportunities, supporting build-versus-buy decisions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and industry networks.
• Prepare research summaries, presentations and business cases to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including commercial, medical, technology and brand teams.
• Support the development of digital health strategies for existing pharmaceutical products and future pipeline assets.
• Contribute to Agile project management activities, including sprint planning, retrospectives and quarterly OKR planning.
• Maintain structured information on potential partners, market opportunities and digital health initiatives.
• Ensure patient safety, data privacy, ethics and relevant regulatory considerations are incorporated into opportunity assessments.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Design Research, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in digital health, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics or the wider healthcare industry.
• Experience in early-stage innovation, ideation and developing new product opportunities.
• Strong market research, analytical and business case development skills.
• Experience delivering complex projects involving cross-functional stakeholders.
• Understanding of emerging digital health technologies, market trends and business models.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills, adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Awareness of patient safety, healthcare data privacy and ethical considerations in product development.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within a global organisation.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices.
• Understanding of the digital health regulatory landscape, including industry challenges and country-specific frameworks.
• Experience assessing external partners and supporting strategic collaborations.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative digital healthcare solutions, working at the intersection of pharmaceutical products, technology and patient value. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders and help shape early-stage opportunities in a growing digital health environment.