Director, Data, Apps & Analytics

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Boca Raton, FL

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. Location: Hybrid – Based in one of our corporate offices: Raleigh/Durham, NC (RTP) or Boca Raton, FL Work Arrangement: This role offers a hybrid schedule, with a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration. The Director for Data, Apps & Analytics will report directly to the President of Plasma Procurement and will be a key member of the Grifols Plasma Leadership Team. This role involves defining and driving the end-to-end data strategy for Plasma, ensuring integrity, availability and value extraction of data across the organization. The role's scope covers all key data environments within the Plasma org, including BECS, SAP, Salesforce, donor databases, operational platforms, etc. This role oversees teams dedicated to (1) Data Management (2) Data Consumption and Visualization, (3) Analytics. As a direct report to the Plasma President, the Director for Data, Apps & Analytics plays a critical role in enabling data-driven decision making, advancing digital maturity, and supporting strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, donor experience and financial outcomes. PLASMA DATA STRATEGY AND PROGRAM DELIVERY Define and execute the Plasma-wide data vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements across all internal and external data sources and systems Build and execute the roadmap of data projects, prioritizing based on business value and strategic alignment Drive initiatives to improve data accuracy, completeness and consistency across systems STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Serve as a strategic partner to functional executives (Operations, BOPT, Controlling, Strategy…) to understand data needs and anticipate future requirements Represent Plasma in enterprise-level digital initiatives and act as the main point of contact with IT Oversee vendor relationships related to data tools, platforms and other services DATA MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT Oversee the team responsible for data architecture, data pipelines and master data management Oversee the collaboration with IT to manage and update the Data Lake DATA REPORTING & VISUALIZATION OVERSIGHT Oversee the team responsible for designing and maintaining the catalog of Power BI dashboards Ensure insights are accessible, automated and delivered to decision-makers CENTRAL ANALYTICS OVERSIGHT Oversee the team responsible for central analytics Support functional teams by leading and developing advanced analytics models (e.g., predictive modeling, AI…) Lead cross-functional analyses that require a holistic view across Plasma operations Define new use cases where a 360º view of data is needed (especially cross-functional cases) TEAM LEADERSHIP AND CAPABILITY BUILDING Lead and develop a high-performing team across 3 pillars: Data Mgmt, Data Reporting and Visualization, and Analytics Define clear roles, career paths and upskilling plans to build advanced analytical capabilities within Plasma This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field required
Typically requires 12 years of related experience, including experience managing teams
Deep expertise in data strategy, architecture, analytics and visualization tools
Strong business acumen with ability to translate data insights into strategic actions
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, ability to operate at executive level while engaging technical teams
Exceptional communication skills, able to synthesize complex concepts into clear narratives

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (e.g., MBA, Data & Analytics, Information Systems) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Define and execute the Plasma-wide data vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements across all internal and external data sources and systems
Build and execute the roadmap of data projects, prioritizing based on business value and strategic alignment
Drive initiatives to improve data accuracy, completeness and consistency across systems
Serve as a strategic partner to functional executives (Operations, BOPT, Controlling, Strategy…) to understand data needs and anticipate future requirements
Represent Plasma in enterprise-level digital initiatives and act as the main point of contact with IT
Oversee vendor relationships related to data tools, platforms and other services
Oversee the team responsible for data architecture, data pipelines and master data management
Oversee the collaboration with IT to manage and update the Data Lake
Oversee the team responsible for designing and maintaining the catalog of Power BI dashboards
Ensure insights are accessible, automated and delivered to decision-makers
Oversee the team responsible for central analytics
Support functional teams by leading and developing advanced analytics models (e.g., predictive modeling, AI…)
Lead cross-functional analyses that require a holistic view across Plasma operations
Define new use cases where a 360º view of data is needed (especially cross-functional cases)
Lead and develop a high-performing team across 3 pillars: Data Mgmt, Data Reporting and Visualization, and Analytics
Define clear roles, career paths and upskilling plans to build advanced analytical capabilities within Plasma