Associate Director/Director – Engagement Lead, Pharma & Lifesciences

Tiger Analytics

. Take full accountability for client engagements from inception to completion, ensuring successful execution of data, analytics, and AI initiatives .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client engagements and translating complex business problems into scalable analytics and AI solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive account growth within the Pharma/Life Sciences sector.

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Data Analytics ExpertiseClient Engagement ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipStakeholder Relationship ManagementPharma/Life Sciences Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsAI SolutionsBusiness Problem TranslationProject ExecutionProposal DevelopmentAccount Growth StrategiesBusiness Process IntegrationTechnical Team OversightStakeholder AlignmentClient Experience Delivery

Soft Skills

Relationship CultivationExpectation ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate in Business AnalyticsMBA

Industry Keywords

PharmaLife SciencesData EngineeringAnalytics InitiativesClient Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take full accountability for client engagements from inception to completion, ensuring successful execution of data, analytics, and AI initiatives
Translate complex business problems into viable, scalable analytics and AI solutions
Manage, cultivate, and expand relationships with senior client stakeholders
Ensure stakeholder alignment, manage expectations, and deliver exceptional client experiences
Lead and support cross-functional teams of data scientists, data engineers, and business analysts
Ensure high-quality project execution
Identify new opportunities, shape proposals, and expand client footprint to drive sustained account growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

10-16 years of professional work experience with at least 7 years in data analytics
Ability to engage with executive/VP level stakeholders from client’s team to translate business problems to high level analytics solution approach
Experience working within Pharma/Life Sciences
Strong ability to oversee, support, and unblock cross-functional technical teams to ensure successful project delivery
Demonstrated ability to identify business needs, pitch solutions, and drive account expansion
Ability to work with IT and Data Engineering teams to help embed analytic outputs in business processes
Graduate in Business Analytics or MBA or equivalent work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Significant career development opportunities
Opportunity to be part of a small, fast-growing, challenging and entrepreneurial environment
High degree of individual responsibility
Equal employment opportunities protected by federal, state, or local law