Associate Director/Director of Life Sciences & Research

About the role

The Associate Director/Director of Life Sciences & Research will lead the growth and development of Healthix's research and life sciences practice. This role is primarily focused on business development, relationship management, and revenue generation, with an emphasis on expanding partnerships across life sciences organizations, academic health organizations, research institutions, and public health entities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and secure new partnerships across life sciences, research organizations, academic medical centers, and public health agencies
• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan to expand Healthix's research and life sciences portfolio
• Drive revenue generation through new engagements, including real-world evidence studies, data services, and research collaborations
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define and package data-driven solutions aligned with market needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, academic health science centers, and government agencies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for life sciences and research partners, ensuring high levels of engagement and satisfaction
• Collaborate with Customer Success, Data Strategy, and Engineering teams to deliver value and ensure successful execution of partnerships
• Represent Healthix in external forums, industry events, and collaborative initiatives
• Enable the expansion of Healthix's role in enabling research initiatives, including population health studies, public health programs, and clinical research collaborations
• Identify opportunities to leverage Healthix data assets to support real-world evidence, outcomes research, and health equity initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams to align research use cases with Healthix's data governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks
• Stay informed on industry trends across life sciences, digital health, academic research, and healthcare data utilization
• Provide market feedback to inform product development and organizational strategy

Qualifications, skills, and competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in healthcare, life sciences, research partnerships, or business development roles
• Proven track record of developing and managing strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth
• Experience working with life sciences organizations, academic health centers, research institutions, or public health agencies
• Strong understanding of healthcare data, including clinical data sources, interoperability, and real-world data applications
• Familiarity with research governance, including IRB processes, data use agreements, and privacy considerations
• Preferred qualifications include experience working with Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), familiarity with real-world evidence (RWE), clinical research, or population health analytics, and exposure to AI/analytics applications in healthcare research and data utilization
• Core competencies include strategic thinking, business acumen, relationship building, executive presence, stakeholder influence, strong communication and presentation skills, ability to translate complex data capabilities into compelling value propositions, results-driven focus, and a commitment to growth, innovation, and impact