Director of Analytics

About the CompanySome analytics leadership roles focus on reporting. This one focuses on influence. We’re partnered with a globally recognized healthcare communications and marketing organization operating at the intersection of strategy, analytics, research, digital engagement, and AI-driven insight development. The organization supports some of the largest and most complex brands across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare landscape where audience intelligence, measurement strategy, and data storytelling directly shape business and communications outcomes. This is an environment built around innovation, speed, and strategic partnership.About the RoleAs the Managing Director, Analytics & Insights, you’ll lead a large-scale portfolio of strategic analytics, research, and insight engagements across major healthcare and life sciences clients. This role sits at the center of client strategy, integrated communications, digital intelligence, and organizational growth. You’ll oversee high-performing analytics and insights teams while partnering directly with executive stakeholders across communications, social, digital, media, and strategy functions to help clients make smarter, faster, and more measurable decisions. This is not a back-office analytics role. You’ll be expected to influence senior clients, shape business strategy, modernize insight delivery, and help scale the overall impact of the analytics function within a rapidly evolving, AI-driven environment.ResponsibilitiesClient Leadership & Business GrowthLead and grow a multi-million-dollar portfolio of analytics and insights engagementsServe as a strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders across healthcare and life sciences organizationsPartner with communications, media, digital, and strategy leaders to integrate analytics into broader client programsExpand the role of analytics within client relationships to drive measurable business impactSupport new business efforts including pitches, RFP responses, and capability presentationsThis organization needs someone who can translate analytics into business decisions—not just dashboards.Analytics Strategy & Insight DevelopmentOversee integrated research and analytics programs spanning social listening, communications measurement, audience intelligence, influencer analysis, and primary researchEnsure complex data is synthesized into clear, actionable strategic narrativesGuide teams in connecting insights to communications, reputation, engagement, and commercial outcomesLead the evolution of analytics delivery within an increasingly AI-enabled environmentChampion innovative methodologies, scalable frameworks, and repeatable analytics productsThe expectation is not simply to generate insights—but to shape how organizations act on them.Team Leadership & Organizational DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop teams across Directors, Senior Managers, Analysts, and research professionalsBuild a culture centered around accountability, collaboration, innovation, and high performanceOversee staffing strategy, capacity planning, and team development initiativesFoster an environment where curiosity, strategic thinking, and operational excellence can scale across the organizationThis role requires someone who can elevate both client relationships and internal talent simultaneously.Financial & Operational LeadershipManage portfolio forecasting, budgets, profitability, and operational planningPartner with finance and account leadership on renewals, pricing, and resource allocationImprove delivery models and operational efficiencies while maintaining quality and strategic valueHelp scale analytics operations to support long-term organizational growthExecution and scalability matter just as much as strategic thinking in this environment.Innovation & Thought LeadershipHelp position the organization at the forefront of data-driven healthcare communicationsPartner with leadership, technology, and innovation teams to develop new research capabilities and insight solutionsIntegrate AI tools into analytics workflows to improve efficiency, speed, and analytical depthDevelop thought leadership, frameworks, and case studies that elevate the visibility of the analytics functionThe organization is looking for someone who can help define where analytics and communications strategy are headed next—not just maintain what already exists.Qualifications12+ years of experience within analytics, insights, research, consulting, or agency environmentsStrong background supporting healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, or highly regulated industriesProven experience leading large, high-revenue client portfolios within complex agency or consulting environmentsDeep expertise across social listening, earned media analytics, audience intelligence, and communications measurement methodologiesExperience with platforms such as Quid, Brandwatch, Meltwater, StatSocial, Audiense, Pathmatics, or similar technologiesStrong understanding of digital audience behavior across patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionalsExceptional executive communication and data storytelling capabilitiesProven ability to build, mentor, and scale high-performing analytics teamsStrong operational, financial, and business management experienceComfortable operating within AI-enabled analytics and insight environmentsPay range and compensation packageBase salary range: $210K – $230KComprehensive executive-level compensation package inclusive of bonus opportunities, benefits, and long-term growth potential.Equal Opportunity StatementWe are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.