Associate Director, Real World Data Strategy

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Associate Director, Real World Data Strategy 

Job Description 

Description 

RWD Strategy is accountable for strategic prioritization and acquisition, data governance and enablement, development of scalable data products, advancement of AI-ready data foundations, and establishment of end-to-end data quality, knowledge, and context layers to democratize data, accelerate innovation, and improve outcomes. 

The Associate Director, Real World Data Strategy plays a critical role in driving end-to-end RWD capabilities across strategy, partnerships, acquisition, data management, product development, governance, and value realization. This role operates in a highly matrixed environment and is responsible for ensuring RWD investments deliver measurable business value, enable scalable data products, and support advanced analytics and AI use cases. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Leads and supports the development and execution of real-world data (RWD) initiatives aligned with R&D and enterprise priorities  

• Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data-driven solutions  

• Drives prioritization and delivery of data and analytics initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic goals and maximum business impact  

• Contributes to identification, evaluation, and utilization of data assets, including internal and external sources  

• Supports end-to-end lifecycle of data, including acquisition, management, and enablement for downstream use  

• Ensures data quality, consistency, accessibility, and usability across platforms and use cases  

• Collaborates with product, engineering, and analytics teams to enable development and adoption of scalable data solutions  

• Promotes standardization, reuse, and efficient utilization of data assets across the enterprise  

• Ensures adherence to data governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements  

• Enables effective use of data for analytics, reporting, and advanced use cases including AI/ML  

• Drives stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption of data capabilities and solutions  

• Monitors progress, risks, and outcomes, and communicates insights to leadership through structured updates  

• Supports continuous improvement of processes, frameworks, and capabilities to enhance overall data strategy and execution  

Position Requirements 

• Advanced degree (Master in life science or data-related field, or MBA) 

• 5+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics, consulting, or real-world data (RWD) related roles  

• Expertise in various real-world data (RWD) types, such as claims, electronic health records (EHR), registries, and other healthcare data sources  

• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or real-world data ecosystem required  

• Proven experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments 

Required Skills 

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities  

• Excellent communication and executive storytelling skills  

• Strong execution mindset with ability to translate strategy into delivery plans 

• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen