Head of Insights & Data Science

Summary

A leading strategic consultancy is looking to appoint a Head of Insights to lead and grow a multidisciplinary insights practice spanning research, digital intelligence and data science. This is a senior leadership role combining commercial leadership, team development and strategic oversight of complex insight programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the consultancy’s insight capability, developing data-driven products and translating advanced analytics into compelling client solutions.

Everything you need to know about the role 

The Head of Insights role will encompass:

• Leadership of a multidisciplinary insights practice combining data science, market research and digital intelligence.
• Responsibility for growing the practice commercially, including winning new business, expanding existing accounts and leading major pitches.
• Oversight and development of a team of researchers, analysts and data science specialists, ensuring high-quality delivery and supporting the development of junior talent.
• Helping shape and scale the consultancy’s data science and analytics capability, including the development and commercialisation of proprietary insight tools and products.
• Translating complex data science and analytical outputs into commercially compelling client solutions.
• Playing a key role in setting the direction and growth of the insights practice, working closely with senior leadership and acting as a visible external ambassador.

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

• Senior commercially focused data science experience, ideally within a consulting environment, with exposure to insights, research or analytics as a plus.
• Strong understanding of how to translate quantitative research and data science into clear strategic insight for clients.
• Proven track record of winning new business, leading pitches and developing senior client relationships.
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, analysts and data specialists.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and develop scalable, data-driven insight solutions.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to simplify complex ideas for senior stakeholders and clients.

What’s on offer?

• A senior leadership role within a growing insights and data science practice at a highly regarded strategic consultancy.
• The opportunity to work within an integrated consulting environment covering the full spectrum of pharma and healthcare communications, including strategy, insights, digital, creative and plenty more!
• The chance to shape and scale data science-driven insight products and analytical capabilities that support complex decision making for global pharmaceutical clients.
• Access to a multidisciplinary team spanning research, digital intelligence, analytics and communications, enabling genuinely integrated client solutions rather than siloed agency work.
• The backing of a global communications network, offering opportunities to collaborate internationally and work on cross-market projects.
• The chance to play a key role in shaping the future direction and growth of the insights function.

Could this be the role for you?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity and bring your expertise to a company that’s shaping the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

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