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.

📌 Head Of Data And Analytics (Laza)
🏢 Merlin Digital Partner
📍 Laza