Senior Director, Data Analytics and Operations

Summary

Join MindMed, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, as our accomplished Senior/Executive Director of Data Analytics & Operations. Reporting to the CCO, you will lead our data-driven strategy and operational excellence initiatives. Harness advanced analytics and predictive modeling to drive commercial success and strategic growth. You will build data lakes, direct analytics programs, optimize sales force deployment, and design incentive compensation models. Translate complex challenges into actionable insights for leadership. Build and mentor a high-performing analytics and operations team. Ensure data governance and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to align data initiatives with organizational priorities. Drive innovation by integrating cutting-edge tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Operations, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, operations, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven expertise in building and managing data lakes using platforms such as AWS, Azure, Snowflake, or equivalent
• Advanced proficiency in analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) and predictive modeling techniques
• Extensive experience in sales force deployment mapping and incentive compensation design, ideally within biotech, pharmaceuticals, or a related industry
• Exceptional ability to distill complex data and strategic questions into clear, actionable insights for executive stakeholders
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of driving cross-functional collaboration
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams around data-driven strategies

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-scale data lakes to consolidate and leverage structured and unstructured data
• Direct advanced and predictive analytics programs, delivering insights on market trends, customer behavior, and operational performance
• Lead the development of sales force deployment mapping strategies to optimize territory alignment and resource utilization
• Design and execute incentive compensation frameworks that align with commercial goals and drive team performance
• Partner with the CCO and senior leadership to translate high-level strategic questions into data-driven solutions and compelling narratives
• Build and mentor a high-performing internal/external analytics and operations team to support MindMed’s scaling efforts
• Ensure robust data governance, integrity, and compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, clinical, and operational teams to align data initiatives with organizational priorities
• Drive innovation by integrating cutting-edge tools and methodologies to enhance MindMed’s analytical and operational capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or MBA
• Experience in biotech, healthcare, or commercial operations (e.g., clinical trials, market access, or sales analytics)

Benefits

• 100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents
• 401(k) program with company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible time off
• Generous parental leave
• Bonus and equity