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Head of Scientific Data Delivery

LocationBasel, Switzerland
Business SectorAI
Contact email
Job ref26122
Published8 days 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