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:

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:

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:

• 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:

• 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.