Executive Director, Enterprise Data & Analytics

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
The Exec Director of ED&A is a crucial leadership role within our Clinical Research Organization, reporting to the CT&DO. This role focuses on establishing and implementing the Enterprise data strategy to drive insight generation and informed decision-making across the enterprise. Additionally, the Exec director oversees the establishment of the vision, strategy, and end-to-end delivery of all data platforms for the enterprise. The ED will lead the organization to a product orientated capability (agile delivery, DevOps), modernize the data landscape, and simplify the user experience building innovative and reusable data products that drive business value.
Summary of Responsibilities:

• Single point of Accountability for enterprise Data and analytics at fortrea
  
• Establish and implement an Enterprise Data strategy and roadmap that aligns to business objectives incorporating MDM, Data Governance, Data Purchasing and value realization
  
• Partner closely with the business and IT groups to understand their data needs, translate business requirements into data requirements, and define data standards and principles.
  
• Orientates technology components into products, and elevates team to a product management way of working including relentless customer focus, agile delivery with value in quarterly increments, and fit-for-purpose technology solutions that delight
  
• Manage and prioritize enterprise demand for data services.
  
• Partner with platform teams across IT to integrate data services into platform solutions.
  
• Manages execution of technology roadmap with direct oversight of DevOps teams and directs virtual teams supported by architecture, design, test, and support.
  
• Manages technology platform as a business owner, owning portfolio forecasts, and driving efficiency into teams and utilization of resourcing including consumption of licenses and 3rd party spend.
  
• Coordinates external engagement and external innovation; ensure market trends are integrated into roadmap and communicated to business.
  
• Responsible for delivering development and validation artefacts, ensuring high quality standards, and audit readiness.
  
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.
  

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• In-depth knowledge of data strategy development, data governance, and digital product management.
  
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of data architecture and engineering best practices.
  
• Excellent project management and team coordination skills.
  
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
  
• Experience with database systems and platforms. (e.g., Oracle, Snowflake, etc.)
  

Experience (Minimum Required): Experience in data strategy, data platform management, or a similar leadership role in Lifesciences

• Highly Experienced in developing and launching data-centric digital products.
  
• Proven track record of developing and executing data strategies.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance and ethical standards in data management.
  

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  
• Relevant professional certifications in Data Engineering or Data Management (e.g., AWS Certified Big Data).
  
• Experience in a Clinical Research Organization.
  
• Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative developer culture.
  

Pay Range: $180k-$250,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity)
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable.
The application deadline is July28th ,2024.
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