Client Partner, Real-World Evidence

Datavant • New York City, NY

13h

About The Position

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem - including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health. By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. Objective of the Role The RWE Sales Specialist is responsible for driving growth with biopharma customers by leveraging Datavant’s portfolio of real-world evidence (RWE) solutions, analytics platforms, and services. This role will partner closely with Client Partners across key accounts for co-selling, account planning, and evidence strategy alignment. You will serve as a trusted advisor on the use of real-world data (RWD) and RWE to support regulatory, market access, and HEOR needs — representing the voice of the customer and ensuring that Datavant’s offerings meet evolving evidence generation requirements. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and brings deep expertise in real-world data, evidence platforms, and outcomes research.

Requirements

• Proven Track Record: 10+ years of successful sales experience, ideally in healthcare, life sciences, or SaaS; with a strong preference for experience selling RWE, HEOR, or data analytics solutions.
• RWE Expertise: Deep understanding of real-world data sources, evidence generation methodologies, and use cases across the product lifecycle — from clinical development to commercialization.
• Hunter Mentality: Skilled at identifying, developing, and closing new RWE-focused opportunities with top biopharma clients.
• Sales Expertise: Experience managing complex, consultative sales cycles involving scientific, commercial, and data stakeholders.
• Presentation Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate scientific and technical value propositions to diverse audiences, including C-suite and RWE/HEOR leadership.
• CRM Proficiency: Experienced in CRM management for tracking RWE opportunity pipelines and forecasting revenue growth.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of RWE market trends, regulatory guidance, and payer evidence needs is essential.
• Collaborative Team Player: Comfortable working with cross-functional science, data, and product teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex RWE concepts into impactful narratives for decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Prospect & Generate Leads: Develop and execute strategic plans to identify and target new business opportunities in biopharma, healthcare, and life sciences with a focus on organizations investing in real-world evidence strategies for regulatory submissions, market access, and clinical development.
• Build Pipeline: Proactively engage prospects via outbound calls, emails, and industry networking to build a robust pipeline of opportunities related to Aetion’s evidence generation and analytics solutions.
• Close Deals: Own the full sales process — from initial outreach to contract closure — ensuring alignment between customer evidence needs and Aetion’s RWE offerings, including the Aetion Evidence Platform (AEP) and associated data and consulting services.
• Client Engagement: Present Aetion’s value proposition in RWE and RWD analytics through compelling demonstrations and business cases that highlight regulatory-grade evidence generation, comparative effectiveness, and real-world outcomes research. Engage with senior stakeholders including heads of HEOR, RWE, Market Access, and Clinical Development.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with marketing, product, and science teams to deliver tailored RWE solution proposals, ensuring alignment with client data strategies, evidence frameworks, and regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, EMA guidance).
• Market Expertise: Stay current on RWE market dynamics, regulatory guidance for real-world data, and competitor offerings to position Aetion as a strategic leader and partner of choice in the evidence generation ecosystem.
• Forecasting & Reporting: Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting in CRM systems, with attention to evidence project cycles, platform usage models, and customer expansion opportunities.
• Drive Growth: Identify new and upsell opportunities across assigned territories and existing accounts, particularly in expanding RWE adoption for post-approval studies, safety monitoring, and market access support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed