Head of Data and Analytics

Description

Summary: Seeking a strategic Head of Data & Analytics to lead and expand a data function, transforming data into a competitive advantage across various business areas. Highlights: 1. Lead and grow a data function from strategy to execution 2. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams 3. Define and own the data and analytics strategy **We are Merlin Digital Partner**, a leading consultancy specializing in IT and digital talent acquisition with over 10 years of experience. We have helped scale top companies such as **Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, and Duracell**, among others. Focused on **humanizing and streamlining recruitment processes**, our goal is to transform companies by bringing in **top talent**. We stand out for **deeply understanding each partner’s reality**, not only their needs but also their essence. **Our partner** is a **fast\-growing healthtech company** founded in **Barcelona** and headquartered there, it has **expanded** **internationally** across **Europe and USA**. **The Mission:** We’re looking for a Head of Data \& Analytics to lead and grow our data function from our Barcelona headquarters. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the strategy, architecture, and team, transforming data into a true competitive edge across clinical operations, commercial outcomes, and the overall patient experience. **The Role:** This is a hybrid role combining strategic leadership with hands\-on execution. You’ll help define how the company leverages data to scale, while staying closely involved in the underlying architecture, models, and dashboards. You’ll lead a team of 5–10 analysts, analytics engineers, and data scientists, and work closely with senior leadership as well as Clinical, Commercial, Operations, and Product teams. * Define and take ownership of the data and analytics strategy, ensuring it aligns closely with overall business goals * Lead, coach, and expand a team of 5–10 professionals across analytics, analytics engineering, and data science * Continuously develop and scale the data platform and architecture (data warehouse, modelling layer, BI, and ML tools) to support growth * Collaborate with leaders across Clinical, Commercial, Operations, Marketing, and Product to integrate data into everyday decision\-making * Build and maintain the core analytics and reporting infrastructure that supports clinics, patient journeys, and market expansion * Promote a strong culture of data quality, governance, and self\-service capabilities across the organization * Drive key initiatives such as forecasting, patient outcome analysis, clinical performance tracking, and commercial optimization * Stay hands\-on when needed — reviewing models, guiding architectural decisions, and elevating technical standards **What we need:** * **Experience:** 8\+ years in data and analytics, including at least 3 years in a leadership role at Director or Head level * **Technical Skills:** Strong foundation in SQL and modern data tools (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery, dbt, Looker, Tableau, Power BI), with familiarity in ML and data science workflows * **Track Record:** Demonstrated success in building or scaling a data function in fast\-paced environments — ideally within healthcare, multi\-site retail, marketplaces, or subscription\-based businesses * **Strategic Thinking:** Ability to turn business needs into a clear data strategy and effectively communicate insights to executive stakeholders * **Leadership:** Proven ability to hire, develop, and retain senior data professionals * **Hands\-on Approach:** Willing and able to stay close to the work when needed, contributing directly to technical and analytical tasks * **Languages:** Fluent in English; Spanish is a strong advantage but not essential * **Location:** Based in Barcelona or open to relocating, as this is an on\-site position **What we offer:** * Attractive salary \+ variable. * Collaborative work environment and positive culture. * Free gym and classes. * International and diverse teams. * 27 days off per year. * Flexibility in starting and ending your shift.