Position Overview
The Data Strategy and Partnership Leader plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing Calians data vision in support of our pharmaceutical clients. This role defines the data strategy that drives business growth enables real-world evidence (RWE) generation and strengthens Calians digital and analytical capabilities through strategic partnerships.
You will serve as a bridge between commercial strategy data innovation and digital enablementtranslating business needs into scalable data solutions that enhance client value and position Calian as a leader in data-driven health solutions.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Partnerships
- Translate divisional priorities into data and partnership strategies that deliver measurable business impact.
- Identify cultivate and manage partnerships to enhance Calians real-world data (RWD) real-world evidence (RWE) and digital health capabilities.
- Contribute to the commercialization of data-driven and digital health solutions.
- Monitor and anticipate market trends to guide Calians data and digital health roadmap.
Commercial & Client Enablement
- Lead client conversations with pharmaceutical manufacturers on data insights RWE and analytics solutions.
- Collaborate with Account Executives and Patient Support Program (PSP) leaders to design proposals develop pricing models (FTE FFS FFP) and deliver tailored client solutions.
- Support execution of master service agreements (MSAs) and statements of work (SOWs) to ensure alignment with client expectations and outcomes.
Data Operations & Governance
- Oversee the design build and optimization of Calians reporting and analytics infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reporting analytics and data governance.
- Ensure data tools including Responsive AI are strategically aligned and continuously optimized to support business needs.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead cross-functional project planning for digital product and data initiatives.
- Partner with Digital Product and Digital Health leadership to scope cost and prioritize development activities.
- Establish project governance frameworks risk tracking and performance reporting mechanisms.
- Define success metrics and create feedback loops to measure business and client impact.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Data Science Health Economics or a related discipline; Masters degree preferred.
- 815 years of progressive experience in data strategy commercial partnerships or pharmaceutical services (including patient support programs).
- Proven ability to translate strategic plans into actionable data and partnership initiatives.
- Track record of building and managing strategic partnerships across data digital health or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Experience in the commercialization of data-driven and digital health solutions.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry dynamics including RWD RWE commercialization models and digital health trends.
- Experience developing pricing strategies (FTE FFS FFP) and supporting business development efforts.
- Demonstrated success in leading complex cross-functional projects and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication presentation and relationship-building skills with both internal and external partners.
- Proficiency in analytics dashboarding and reporting tools.
- Familiarity with digital product development cycles and agile prioritization frameworks.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire collaboration across diverse teams.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving business environments.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel occasionally for client and partnership engagements.
- Commitment to continuous learning innovation and operational excellence in data and digital strategy.
- Eligibility for work in Canada.
Job Title: Data Strategy and Partnership Leader
Requisition Number:2104
Date: November 12 2025
Location 1: Ottawa ON
Remote: Yes
Business Unit: Health
Department:Pharma Patient Solutions
Job Type: Full-time
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Position OverviewThe Data Strategy and Partnership Leader plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing Calians data vision in support of our pharmaceutical clients. This role defines the data strategy that drives business growth enables real-world evidence (RWE) generation and strengthens Calians d...
Position Overview
The Data Strategy and Partnership Leader plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing Calians data vision in support of our pharmaceutical clients. This role defines the data strategy that drives business growth enables real-world evidence (RWE) generation and strengthens Calians digital and analytical capabilities through strategic partnerships.
You will serve as a bridge between commercial strategy data innovation and digital enablementtranslating business needs into scalable data solutions that enhance client value and position Calian as a leader in data-driven health solutions.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Partnerships
- Translate divisional priorities into data and partnership strategies that deliver measurable business impact.
- Identify cultivate and manage partnerships to enhance Calians real-world data (RWD) real-world evidence (RWE) and digital health capabilities.
- Contribute to the commercialization of data-driven and digital health solutions.
- Monitor and anticipate market trends to guide Calians data and digital health roadmap.
Commercial & Client Enablement
- Lead client conversations with pharmaceutical manufacturers on data insights RWE and analytics solutions.
- Collaborate with Account Executives and Patient Support Program (PSP) leaders to design proposals develop pricing models (FTE FFS FFP) and deliver tailored client solutions.
- Support execution of master service agreements (MSAs) and statements of work (SOWs) to ensure alignment with client expectations and outcomes.
Data Operations & Governance
- Oversee the design build and optimization of Calians reporting and analytics infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reporting analytics and data governance.
- Ensure data tools including Responsive AI are strategically aligned and continuously optimized to support business needs.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead cross-functional project planning for digital product and data initiatives.
- Partner with Digital Product and Digital Health leadership to scope cost and prioritize development activities.
- Establish project governance frameworks risk tracking and performance reporting mechanisms.
- Define success metrics and create feedback loops to measure business and client impact.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Data Science Health Economics or a related discipline; Masters degree preferred.
- 815 years of progressive experience in data strategy commercial partnerships or pharmaceutical services (including patient support programs).
- Proven ability to translate strategic plans into actionable data and partnership initiatives.
- Track record of building and managing strategic partnerships across data digital health or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Experience in the commercialization of data-driven and digital health solutions.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry dynamics including RWD RWE commercialization models and digital health trends.
- Experience developing pricing strategies (FTE FFS FFP) and supporting business development efforts.
- Demonstrated success in leading complex cross-functional projects and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication presentation and relationship-building skills with both internal and external partners.
- Proficiency in analytics dashboarding and reporting tools.
- Familiarity with digital product development cycles and agile prioritization frameworks.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire collaboration across diverse teams.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving business environments.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel occasionally for client and partnership engagements.
- Commitment to continuous learning innovation and operational excellence in data and digital strategy.
- Eligibility for work in Canada.
Job Title: Data Strategy and Partnership Leader
Requisition Number:2104
Date: November 12 2025
Location 1: Ottawa ON
Remote: Yes
Business Unit: Health
Department:Pharma Patient Solutions
Job Type: Full-time
#LI-RL1#
#SF#
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