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Head of Scientific Data Delivery

LocationBasel, Switzerland
Business SectorAI
Contact email
Job ref26122
Publishedabout 2 hours ago

The Director of Scientific Data Delivery will lead regional engagement and delivery operations across biopharma and biotech. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of data professionals responsible for driving successful implementation and adoption. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a regional team of Scientific Business Analysts and Data Architects
  • Define and execute delivery strategies that accelerate time-to-value and ensure measurable scientific and operational impact
  • Collaborate with Sales and Account teams to identify new opportunities and drive renewals and expansions
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to align client feedback with product evolution and innovation
  • Establish thought leadership with enterprise customers through data-driven scientific solutions
  • Maintain strong executive relationships across client organizations and serve as a trusted advisor on scientific data transformation
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and high performance within the EMEA delivery team
  • Travel as needed to customer sites across the region

Required Experience

  • PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a Life Sciences field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Data Science)
  • 15+ years of industry experience across discovery, preclinical, CMC, or quality functions within pharma, biotech, or health tech
  • 10+ years in leadership roles managing scientific software, data, or analytics programs
  • Proven success leading teams that deliver complex data or digital transformation projects in the Life Sciences sector
  • Experience working with AI/ML, lab automation, and modern data architecture (FAIR principles desirable)
  • Strong communication, executive storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate high-complexity environments and drive customer success
  • Background in fast-paced or startup settings is a plus.

Location: Switzerland/ Germany 
Work Model: Hybrid