Senior Director of Business Intelligence

meetingprotocol; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scout seeks a Senior Director of Business Intelligence to lead the Analytics function remotely. You will shape strategy, oversee tools, reporting standards, and data governance, and partner with executives to drive data-backed decisions.

We value extensive experience in data science and management within life sciences/clinical research, strong communication, and the ability to deliver scalable data solutions in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of data science experience with a proven track record of success.
• 7+ years of management experience in data analytics and reporting within the clinical research industry.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Business Analytics group and oversee development and rollout of tools and reporting standards.
• Serve as central business reporting owner and design an enterprise-wide reporting structure.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Product leadership to transform complex problems into scalable data solutions.
• Translate analytical concepts into clear strategic recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to optimize reports and datasets to improve cross-functional value.
• Oversee refinement and maintenance of Scout’s data warehouse and analytics engine.
• Establish adherence to data governance and data security practices.
• Create plans for ad-hoc reporting requests and oversee resourcing needs.
• Proactively identify additional BI tasks as needs evolve.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

PowerPoint

MS Office

Data visualization

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQL databases

Data warehouse

Job description

Established in 1996 and rebranded to Scout in 2024, we built our foundation on planning meetings for numerous organizations within the life sciences sector (Scout Meetings). In response to emerging industry needs, we expanded our services to include Scout Clinical, one of the top providers of clinical trial patient reimbursements and travel.

Scout is recognized as a leader in our field for innovation in service, attention to detail, our stellar team members, and making the complex easier. If this interests you, we’d love to have you join our rapidly growing team!

Position Summary:

We are looking to hire a talented and eager Senior Director of Business Intelligence to join our team in a remote position. The Senior Director of Business Intelligence is the leader of the Scout Business Analytics function. They oversee the strategic development and operational execution of all data analytics initiatives. They work closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and the Executive Leadership Team to achieve business goals.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to

• Provide strategic leadership to the Business Analytics group and oversee the successful development and rollout of tools, processes, and reporting standards that will improve the quality, speed, and profitability of Scout projects and deliverables
• Serve as central business reporting owner, designing and executing a comprehensive, innovative, and effective reporting structure to address all enterprise-wide needs
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Commercial, Business Development, and Product leadership to transform ambiguous or complex business problems into scalable data solutions
• Translate detailed analytical and statistical concepts into clear strategic recommendations for non-technical management stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to optimize existing reports and datasets to improve cross-functional value while minimizing redundancies in data
• Oversee the refinement and maintenance of Scout’s data warehouse and analytics engine with internal and external stakeholders
• Establish and ensure adherence to data governance and data security practices and policies
• Create plans for developing and maintaining ad-hoc reporting requests that don’t otherwise fall into established reporting infrastructure
• Oversee resourcing and technology requirements to accommodate growth and process improvements
• Proactively identify additional business intelligence tasks and deliverables for the organization as needs regularly evolve
• Complete all required initial and ongoing training within a reasonable or provided timeframe

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies and qualities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• 10+ Years of data science experience with a proven track record of success
• 7+ Years of management experience in data analytics and reporting within the clinical research industry
• Ability to work on multiple projects and timelines concurrently
• Innovative problem solver, using critical thinking to address challenges proactively
• Thrive in fast-paced environments, maintaining performance under pressure
• Strong project management and prioritization capabilities
• Advanced proficiency with database and reporting programs and software product delivery
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, PowerPoint,
• Experience working with software development teams
• Experience with HIPAA and EU Data Privacy
• Innovative problem solver, using critical thinking to address challenges proactively
• Strong customer service orientation
• Collaborative team player, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and clients
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)

Scout offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, work-life balance, and growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage and more.

Visit our website at www.scoutclinical.com or follow us on LinkedIn for other employment opportunities.

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