Science Operations Leader | Strategy & Execution

Datavant; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Datavant seeks a highly capable Head of Science Operations to partner with the CSO and Science leadership. You will coordinate with Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, and Operations to translate the Science Team vision into clear priorities and tangible impact for Datavant's Life Sciences business.

The role requires scientific depth, strategic thinking, and strong organizational skills to conceive and implement solutions, with leadership across complex initiatives and programs.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of industry experience in life sciences, healthcare, or related field.
• Experience in roles requiring scientific judgment, strategic problem-solving, and leadership of complex initiatives across scientific, technical, commercial, and operations functions.

Responsibilities

• Science Team strategy and priority setting.
• Define annual and quarterly priorities with CSO and Science Leadership Team.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, milestones, ownership, and measures of success.
• Lead Executive Team governance and effectiveness.
• Prepare presentations and decision documents for the CSO.
• Coordinate with Finance and Commercial leaders on pipeline forecasts and capacity planning.
• Track time, studies, and publications to support Science Team efforts.
• Lead selected change initiatives across the Science organization.
• Support Science Team budget management and resource allocation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional work

Education

MPH

MBA

Job description

Datavant seeks a highly capable Head of Science Operations to partner with the CSO and Science leadership. You will coordinate with Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, and Operations to translate the Science Team vision into clear priorities and tangible impact for Datavant's Life Sciences business.

The role requires scientific depth, strategic thinking, and strong organizational skills to conceive and implement solutions, with leadership across complex initiatives and programs.