Head of Data Strategy

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Reflection Days

Shared Parental Leave

Job summary

Publicis Groupe UK is seeking a Head of Data Strategy to spearhead the expansion of data capabilities within Publicis Health. You will transform data into a key advantage, enhancing client relationships and improving communications.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data strategy, particularly in healthcare, with a proven record in developing scalable, monetizable data products. Excellent commercial acumen and experience with Adobe Analytics, Salesforce, Tableau, and Power BI are essential.

This role comes with fantastic employee benefits, aligning with Publicis's commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data strategy, analytics, or related fields, ideally within healthcare or pharma.
• Track record of building and scaling data capabilities in agency or consultancy settings.
• Excellent commercial acumen, strategic clarity, and entrepreneurial energy.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the commercial strategy for data across Publicis Health UK.
• Develop and deliver on data strategy and data-informed programmes of work.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and compelling commercial narratives.

Skills

Data strategy

Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Salesforce

Tableau

Power BI

Tools

Adobe Analytics

Salesforce

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

At Publicis Health, we believe keeping the world healthy is our most extraordinary social endeavour. Because one person's wellbeing is the responsibility of many. As part of Publicis Groupe - built on the world's foremost intelligence platform - we create sharper, more memorable, and valuable brands for better outcomes.

We Make Health Happen.

Overview

As our first-everHead of Data Strategy, you will spearhead the expansion of a key commercial capability within Publicis Health UK.

This role is about turning data into a competitive advantage — shaping how we use data to win pitches, grow client relationships, and deliver smarter, more effective communications for healthcare professionals (the primary focus), patients, carers and consumers. You’ll build scalable offerings, unlock new revenue streams, and embed data into the heart of our strategic and creative processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the commercial strategy for data across Publicis Health UK.
• Embed data into, and support with, pitches, brief responses, strategic planning, creative development, media activation and effectiveness measurement.
• Develop and deliver on data strategy and data-informed programmes of work.
• Build and align organisational stakeholders on the capability roadmap.
• Partner with business and client leads to identify and deliver high-value data projects and use cases across existing and new accounts.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and compelling commercial narratives.
• Develop monetisable data products and services that drive client growth and agency revenue for the UK business
• Leverage Publicis Groupe’s proprietary platforms (e.g. Core AI, Epsilon etc), defining their value in ex-US health communications and accelerating delivery and scale.
• Identify relevant data sources and partners, present investment recommendations to senior stakeholders, and partner with data solutions leadership across PH and Groupe to shape and influence solutions based on international client requirements.
• Use your expertise in the fragmented international/ex-US data environment to inform and contributed to the Publicis Health global data strategy.
• Build and lead a cross-functional team of data strategists, analysts, and technologists.
• Ensure all data strategy work aligns with healthcare regulations and client compliance needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data strategy, analytics, or related fields, ideally within healthcare or pharma
• Track record of building and scaling data capabilities in agency or consultancy settings
• Experience with platforms such as Adobe Analytics, Salesforce, Tableau, and Power BI
• Familiarity with Publicis Groupe tools and platforms is a strong advantage
• Experience working with HCP and DTC audiences in regulated markets
• Excellent commercial acumen, strategic clarity, and entrepreneurial energy
• Ability to influence and inspire client ambition through insight, storytelling and thought leadership

Additional Information

Publicis Health has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees, full details of which are shared when you join. This includes the classics like Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, as well as Reflection Days, Shared Parental Leave, and spans other initiatives like:

Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

At Publicis Health we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.