Head of Data and Analytics

**We are Merlin Digital Partner** , a leading consultancy specializing in IT and digital talent acquisition with over 10 years of experience. We have helped scale top companies such as **Wallapop, Glovo, Banc Sabadell, and Duracell** , among others.

Focused on **humanizing and streamlining recruitment processes** , our goal is to transform companies by bringing in **top talent**. We stand out for **deeply understanding each partner’s reality** , not only their needs but also their essence.

**Our partner** is a **fast-growing healthtech company** founded in **Barcelona** and headquartered there, it has **expanded** **internationally** across **Europe and USA**.

**The Mission

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We’re looking for a Head of Data & Analytics to lead and grow our data function from our Barcelona headquarters. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the strategy, architecture, and team, transforming data into a true competitive edge across clinical operations, commercial outcomes, and the overall patient experience.

**The Role

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This is a hybrid role combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution. You’ll help define how the company leverages data to scale, while staying closely involved in the underlying architecture, models, and dashboards. You’ll lead a team of 5–10 analysts, analytics engineers, and data scientists, and work closely with senior leadership as well as Clinical, Commercial, Operations, and Product teams.

• Define and take ownership of the data and analytics strategy, ensuring it aligns closely with overall business goals
• Lead, coach, and expand a team of 5–10 professionals across analytics, analytics engineering, and data science
• Continuously develop and scale the data platform and architecture (data warehouse, modelling layer, BI, and ML tools) to support growth
• Collaborate with leaders across Clinical, Commercial, Operations, Marketing, and Product to integrate data into everyday decision-making
• Build and maintain the core analytics and reporting infrastructure that supports clinics, patient journeys, and market expansion
• Promote a strong culture of data quality, governance, and self-service capabilities across the organization
• Drive key initiatives such as forecasting, patient outcome analysis, clinical performance tracking, and commercial optimization
• Stay hands-on when needed — reviewing models, guiding architectural decisions, and elevating technical standards

**What we need

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**Experience

** 8+ years in data and analytics, including at least 3 years in a leadership role at Director or Head level

**Technical Skills

** Strong foundation in SQL and modern data tools (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery, dbt, Looker, Tableau, Power BI), with familiarity in ML and data science workflows

**Track Record

** Demonstrated success in building or scaling a data function in fast-paced environments — ideally within healthcare, multi-site retail, marketplaces, or subscription-based businesses

**Strategic Thinking

** Ability to turn business needs into a clear data strategy and effectively communicate insights to executive stakeholders

**Leadership

** Proven ability to hire, develop, and retain senior data professionals

**Hands-on Approach

** Willing and able to stay close to the work when needed, contributing directly to technical and analytical tasks

**Languages

** Fluent in English; Spanish is a strong advantage but not essential

**Location

** Based in Barcelona or open to relocating, as this is an on-site position

**What we offer

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• Attractive salary + variable.
• Collaborative work environment and positive culture.
• Free gym and classes.
• International and diverse teams.
• 27 days off per year.
• Flexibility in starting and ending your shift.