Director, Patient Innovation & Engagement - Digital Modernization & Grant Operations

Digital Modernization Director

Lead Transformation in Patient Engagement Through Digital Excellence

Seeking a dynamic and visionary Digital Modernization Director to lead the Patient Innovation and Engagement team (PI&E). This role is central to the PI&E mission of empowering patients and advancing advocacy initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a digital innovator with a passion for patient-centered work, ready to transform operations and drive measurable impact.

The Director, Patient Engagement Digital Modernization, Strategy Realization & Operations position resides in the Value & Implementation (V&I) organization. The Director oversees the enablement of data assets, ensures alignment and development of product capabilities across PI&E, manages data sources across PI&E Central and drives incorporation of data into the V&I Data with PI&E leadership and key stakeholders to develop and drive the PI&E execution strategy aligned with V&I and company priorities to embed the patient voice across the portfolio. The Director will also develop, prepare and manage the departmental budget and will be responsible for financial reporting.

This role requires a unique combination of skills to gain the trust of therapeutic area and regional colleagues, an innovative mindset to think through novel ways to help make better decisions, and the ability to execute on ideas by gathering the necessary data, building data pipelines, developing interfaces, and applying data science models. This role will serve as a cross-functional partner ensuring maximal use of data assets across the company.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

Assists the PI&E organization in discovering information hidden in data to make data-driven strategic decisions for the organization

Acts as a strategist and implementer and ensures streamlined activities within the team based on annual priorities and in alignment to V&I plans and manages a broad range of activities to achieve key priorities and initiatives

Oversees the Grant Operations team and PI&E budget and is accountable for tracking and fiscal responsibility of the budget and uses data analytics to predict trends and allocate resources and budget appropriately throughout the year

Identifies appropriate data sources to address V&I and PI&E needs

Designs and develops analyses (e.g., descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, prescriptive) to draw inferences and conclusions to inform decision making for the team

Ensures high quality, rigorous, and readily interpretable deliverables

Develops data visualizations and presentation decks to communicate findings

Provides recommended actions with stakeholders from senior and executive leadership teams

Manages and coaches team members to transform data into dynamic, resonant stories, visuals, and other innovative, insightful presentation methods for internal V&I decision-making

Contributes to a collaborative environment : maintains an entrepreneurial spirit, has a strong understanding of healthcare data and technology, can identify and use new data sources, effectively informs V&I Plans

Keeps abreast of the latest trends in the field through continuous learning and proactively championing new methods to solve critical and emerging PI&E problems and drive PI&E activities

Leads substantial change initiatives with broad implications

Leads the execution of key initiatives

Identifies opportunities in key growth areas

Collaborates and partners with peers in other functions (e.g., GCTO) on cross-functional analytics projects, including data stewardship and governance

Drives efficiencies in developing innovative data enablement strategies and implementations

Manages external vendors

Key Responsibilities

Digital Transformation : Spearhead the modernization of the team's workflows and processes by identifying, implementing, and optimizing cutting-edge digital solutions.

Metrics & Performance Management : Develop and track meaningful metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team effectiveness and program success.

Budget Oversight : Manage the team's budget, ensure responsible allocation of resources, adherence to financial goals, ensure accountability across the team and timely reporting.

Grant Operations Management : Oversees and manages Grant Operations team and processes with an emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Streamline operations using digital tools and best practices.

Grant Operation Manager : Oversees Team Lead and fosters growth and development by providing guidance, support, and opportunities for learning and advancement.

Team Leadership & Change Management : Inspire and guide the PI&E team through digital change. Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration : Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to advance patient advocacy and engagement initiatives.

Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

Minimum :

Bachelor's degree (computer science, economics, mathematics, actuarial science, or equivalent) with 10 years of relevant job experience

• OR-

Master's Degree (computer science, economics, mathematics, actuarial science, or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant job experience

PhD (computer science, economics, mathematics, actuarial science, or equivalent) with 3 years of relevant job experience

Demonstrated experience managing budgets and overseeing grants or similar operational processes

Demonstrated experience in advanced analytics, natural language processing (NLP), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, modelling

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience and strong business acumen in the pharmaceutical industry

Ability to translate complex ideas and analytical results into succinct, actionable insights and recommended actions

Strong presentation skills

Experience in building effective cross-functional partnerships and working across global teams

Ability to influence peers and leaders

Ability to effectively work at a strategic and detailed level

Entrepreneurial spirit with a high degree of initiative, innovative thinking, and intellectual curiosity

Strong business acumen and technical competence

High degree of personal integrity

Preferred

Bachelor's degree (computer science, finance, mathematics, actuarial science, or equivalent) with 15 years of relevant job experience OR master's degree (computer science, finance, mathematics, actuarial science, or equivalent) with 10 years of relevant job experience OR PhD (computer science, finance, mathematics, actuarial science, or equivalent) with 5 years of relevant job experience

Experience in Global Medical Affairs, Patient advocacy or engagement or healthcare operations with at least 3 years in digital leadership role

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Experience with visualization software such as Tableau, Spotfire, Qlik, or related

Proven track record of implementing digital solutions and driving organizational change

Strong analytical skills with experience in developing and tracking KPIs and metrics

Exceptional communication and leadership abilities

Passion for patient engagement and advocacy, with a commitment to improving patient outcomes through digital innovation

Desired Skills

Expertise in digital platforms and tools relevant to healthcare or advocacy environments.

Familiarity with data analytics, dashboard creation, and reporting technologies.

Experience with financial management software and grant tracking systems.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Required Skills :

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budget Management, Change Management, Computer Science, Digital Implementation, Federal Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Leadership, Machine Learning (ML), Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Patient Advocacy, Professional Networking, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills :

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