Sr. Manager, Data Strategy & Acquisition

Why Genentech

​​​​​​​We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.

The Opportunity

Our Data, Analytics, and AI team (DDA) empowers business partners to make impactful decisions with data and AI/ML. We unify understanding of patient experience and outcomes by integrating insights into digital platforms, creating scalable solutions. As a trusted advisor, you'll drive measurable impact within a collaborative and innovative culture..

The Sr. Manager, Data Strategy & Acquisition is responsible for developing a comprehensive strategy to build a differentiated data ecosystem that delivers maximum business impact. This role also oversees the integrity and effectiveness of data acquisition processes. It involves leading the strategic planning and execution of data acquisition initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to define standards, priorities, and a roadmap for strategic data acquisition. 

• Define and evolve CMG's data strategy and roadmap, aligning with business needs and data products.

• Develop and refine data acquisition strategies across CMG, ensuring consistency with business objectives and overall data strategy.

• Architect and execute end-to-end data acquisition, including assessment, ingestion, and integration, for all CMG business domains.

• Advise CMG and product leadership on data acquisition risks, opportunities, and priorities, including third-party contracts and governance.

• Oversee strategic vendor relationships, negotiating data agreements and ensuring compliance with governance policies.

• Manage and coordinate an offshore team, and develop/implement data acquisition frameworks to ensure data quality and optimize workflows.

• Define KPIs, monitor implementation, and stay informed on emerging data trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in data acquisition, data strategy, data governance, or related roles.

• Demonstrated success defining and implementing data acquisition policies, practices, and operations while balancing business agility and compliance. 

• Working knowledge of FAIR data principles and big data technologies.

Preferred

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience (e.g., MBA or related graduate-level qualification).

• Experience working in cross-functional teams within commercial, medical, and market access functions.

• Experience leading large-scale data acquisition projects and initiatives.

• Proficiency in agile methodologies for data acquisition processes.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills across analytics, business, and IT.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and change management abilities, including driving experimentation and optimization.

• Strong knowledge of big data/database technologies (SQL, relational/non-relational, cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Expertise in key pharma and healthcare data sources/vendors (IQVIA, claims, Veeva, SFDC, EHR), coupled with strong budget management and adaptability in ambiguous environments.

This position is based in South San Francisco, CA and offers a hybrid schedule working 3 days per week in the office.

Relocation Assistance is not available for this posting. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location in California is $150,700 - $279,900.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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