SVP, Head of Data Product

Company Information 

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials. 

Company Culture  

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.  

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. 

Job Overview Summary  

Responsible for developing and executing strategic plans for Advarra’s new data business unit in the clinical research sector.  (Deep domain expertise a requirement.) 

Job Duties & Responsibilities  

These responsibilities include the following: 

Data Product and Strategy

• Set overall strategy for all new data and standalone analytics products, and contribute to the strategy for embedded data and analytics offerings within existing technologies
• Set short term functional road maps and long term innovative road maps
• Develop ROI for investment based on market needs and competitive landscape
• Foster Data culture across the whole organization, as the new business unit becomes a key part of overall strategy 

GTM

• Set commercialization strategy in collaboration with Commercial, which will include market sensing, marketing, sales enablement, pricing strategy and sales cycle support.

Operations

• Operationalize and scale the business in a way that delights clients

Financials

• Set (together with CFO and CEO) and achieve P&L targets
• Monitor financial performance and make data-driven decisions

Executive

• Support organizational growth targets and strategy
• Integral team player collaborating closely with ELT members, with an ability to work well in a matrixed environment and leverage shared services (For example, Technology, Commercial, and Legal) to accomplish team goals. Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and success.
• Initially report to CEO, over-time determine best fit with intent to continue to report to ELT member if change in reporting line is merited.

Leader

• Lead and motivate a team of employees to achieve high performance

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience in product management within Pharmaceutical or related industries like Contract Research Organizations, including experience running a business, strategy focus, program management, and/or commercial experience.
• Proven aspirational, strategic, and operational leadership skills: ability to think strategically, incorporate innovation and implement strategies throughout a fast-growing, multi-disciplined, global organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills such as oral, written and listening communication skills, along with cross-functional collaboration/teamwork skills, and the ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Demonstrated skills in planning and organizing, customer focus, business case development, and cross-functional collaboration/teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate complex business situations.
• Ability to build positive relationships and influence internal functions, leaders and customers while driving shared accountability and engagement.
• Proven success in understanding the needs of established customers and skilled at identifying and positioning innovative technology or services to new customers.
• High level of responsibility regarding confidential information; must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must be comfortable independently evaluating a situation, exercising good judgment and discre