Oeiras, Portugal \| Full time \| Hybrid \| R1532558

The Strategic Data Initiatives Manager is responsible for leading and executing a portfolio of high-priority strategic data initiatives across Europe, originating from the 2025 Data Strategy Program. The role focuses on execution of new data access initiatives, delivery of defined offering PoCs ("Quick Win" Data Solutions), and development of scalable data roadmaps in response to evolving client questions, emerging data sources, and EU regulatory change.

As part of this remit, the role contributes to the expansion and evolution of shortages-related data services, including the Shortages Transparency Platform (STP), supporting the development of advanced analytical capabilities and data-driven insights. The position requires strong analytical capability and the ability to translate complex data, stakeholder input, and market needs into clear priorities and actionable outcomes that support commercial and strategic objectives.Key Responsibilities
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Data Access, Negotiation Support & Implementation
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• Own or coordinate data supply negotiations enabling access to data on innovative channels, including public, private, and third-party sources.
• Own execution governance following agreement, coordinating implementation across countries, functions, and stakeholders.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and execution timelines across negotiation-to-delivery phases.
• Identify and assess relevant data sources (e.g. open data, APIs, public registries, third-party datasets) and define cost-effective, scalable approaches to data access and integration.

Strategic Program Execution & Quick Win Data Solutions
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• Execute strategic data initiatives identified through the 2025 Data Strategy Program.
• Translate evolving client questions, regulatory developments, and data access opportunities into prioritized execution plans.
• Own delivery of defined Quick Win initiatives, including new data services covering market access, net expenditure, treatment guideline, and shortages-related intelligence topics.
• Focus on rapid execution, proof of value, and readiness for pilot-phase commercialization.
• Coordinate delivery across initial pilot countries and support preparation for subsequent scale-up.

Shortages Services & Capability Expansion
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• Support the expansion of shortages-related services, building on existing and newly developed capabilities, including the Shortages Transparency Platform (STP).
• Contribute to the development of advanced capabilities such as predictive shortage insights, supply vulnerability assessments, and geographic expansion of shortages monitoring.
• Support definition and prioritization of shortages-related service roadmaps aligned with client needs, regulatory evolution, and data availability.
• Collaborate with data, analytics, and technology teams to translate insights into scalable service enhancements.

Analytical Insight & Evidence-Based Decision Making
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• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to support initiative prioritization, platform evolution, roadmap definition, and delivery decisions.
• Develop insights to support internal discussions, senior stakeholder engagement, and value demonstration.
• Produce analytical outputs supporting thought leadership, external presentations, and stakeholder discussions, including shortages-related topics.
• Synthesize complex data, regulatory inputs, and stakeholder perspectives into clear, structured narratives that inform execution.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations through close collaboration with analytics, data science, and technology teams.