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.