Vice President, Data Strategy and Data Services

Biotechnology Innovation Organization • Washington, DC

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

BIO is the premier biotechnology advocacy organization, representing biotech companies, industry leaders, and state biotech associations globally. Its members, ranging from start-ups to large biopharmaceutical companies, are united by the goal of developing medical and scientific breakthroughs to prevent and fight disease, restore health, and improve patients’ lives. BIO also organizes the BIO International Convention and annual conferences to foster partnerships, investment, and progress in the sector. The organization is currently building a data infrastructure to enhance member services, grow events, and create personalized digital experiences at scale, and this role is central to that foundation. The Vice President of Data Strategy and Data Services will define the vision and execute the roadmap for data unification across BIO’s member, event, and engagement platforms. This individual will build and lead a data services group responsible for data hygiene, acquisition, and enrichment, and will serve as the primary integration owner across third-party platforms and internal systems. This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring an understanding of association operations, relevant platforms, and the ability to translate data complexity into business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, data science, business analytics, or a related field or equivalent experience required.
• 10+years of experience
• Proven experience in a senior data or technology leadership role within an association, nonprofit, or membership-based organization.
• Direct, hands-on experience with Salesforce CRM, including data model design and integration architecture.
• Demonstrated familiarity with event technology platforms, specifically Maritz and Map Your Show.
• A track record of building and leading data teams, not just managing vendors.
• Ability to operate at the strategic level with executives and at the technical level with engineers and data analysts.
• Strong communication skills — you can explain data architecture to a CFO and integration requirements to a developer in the same day

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or MS) in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Certifications in Salesforce Certified Administrator or Architect; data governance or data management credentials (CDMP, DGSP, or equivalent)preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the multi-year roadmap for data unification, governance, and quality across BIO’s member and event data.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all data integrations, including Salesforce, Maritz, and Map Your Show. Own vendor relationships, integration design, and data flow architecture.
• Build, manage, and develop the data services group, covering data hygiene, enrichment, and acquisition programs.
• Establish standards for data quality, identity resolution, and cross-functional data access.
• Work directly with membership, events, and marketing stakeholders to align data capabilities with revenue and engagement goals.
• Establish strategic objectives for data utilization to guide the design and application of data architecture and data governance frameworks.
• Continuously evaluate and refine data strategies to adapt to evolving business needs and technological advancements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees