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Position Summary

We are seeking an accomplished and entrepreneurial Medical Affairs Data Science Leader to shape and lead data-driven initiatives that enhance healthcare professional (HCP) engagement and patient outcomes. This role combines deep expertise in medical affairs, technical leadership in AI and advanced analytics, and strategic acumen to drive impactful solutions. The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering value to clients through innovative applications of data science while fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Functions

Domain Expertise in Life Science Commercial / Medical Affairs

  • Life Science Commercial / Medical Affairs Knowledge: Bring experience addressing life science challenges faced in commercial and or medical affairs teams, including the use of Real-World Data (RWD) to answer complex questions.
  • Audience Credibility: Build trust with non-technical audiences, translating technical concepts into actionable insights. Act as a credible partner to non-technical medical affairs audiences, translating technical insights into actionable strategies.
  • Client Advisory: Guide clients in defining impactful, resource-efficient solutions, serving as a peer and trusted advisor.
     

Strategic and Collaborative Leadership

  • Team Management: Lead, coach, and oversee a global team of data scientists, ensuring excellence and delivery across diverse geographies. Guide the team in leveraging real-world data (RWD) to generate insights for medical affairs teams.
  • Culture Building: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continual learning within the team, encouraging technical growth and cross-functional constructive interaction.
  • Technical Leadership: Develop, evaluate, and implement machine learning and artificial intelligence models to address complex medical affairs challenges.
    Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable solutions that enhance HCP engagement and deliver patient-centered care experiences.

Thought Partnership

  • Emerging Trends: Analyze and apply developments in Med Affairs, exploring their impact on business and medical applications.
  • Strategic Vision: Collaborate with organizational and client leaders to shape value propositions, blending AI capabilities with data and products to address client needs.
  • Thought Leadership: Represent Trinity as a visible thought leader in AI and medical affairs, speaking at conferences, publishing insights, and building external credibility.

Client Orientation

  • Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and success.
  • Problem-Solving: Partner with clients to scope projects and define impactful approaches, balancing technical feasibility and business value.

Position Requirements

Education

  • Master’s or PhD in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Biomedical Informatics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline.

Technical Expertise

  • Proven experience in a technical leadership role within medical affairs, with a strong foundation in statistical and AI methodologies.

Domain Expertise

  • Background in writing code, building models, and developing machine learning solutions.

  • Deep experience working with real-world data (RWD) to address medical questions and generate actionable insights.

  • Expertise in digital health product development, cloud storage, and advanced analytics.

  • Strategic understanding of external healthcare trends and the ability to design patient-centered solutions.

Leadership and Collaboration

  • Experience leading technical teams and delivering high-impact results in collaborative, cross-functional environments.

Client Focus

  • Strong client orientation, with a demonstrated ability to build trust and guide stakeholders in achieving their goals.

About Us

Trinity Life Sciences is a trusted strategic commercialization partner, providing evidence-based solutions for the life sciences. With 25 years of experience, Trinity is committed to revolutionizing the commercial model by providing exceptional levels of service, powerful tools, and data-driven insights. Trinity’s range of products and solutions includes industry-leading benchmarking solutions, powered by TGaS Advisors. To learn more about how Trinity is elevating life sciences and driving evidence to action, visit trinitylifesciences.com.

Trinity’s salary bands account for a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets and market demand for skills; level of experience and training; specific qualifications, performance, time in role/company, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $220,000 – $240,000. 

In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

Trinity’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Trinity Life Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Trinity is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Trinity are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, family, parental, or veteran status, and/or any other status based on identity or that is protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Trinity will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment and encourages applicants of all ages and identities.

For more information about Trinity’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, you can visit our website.

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