Grifols, S.A
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Location Hybrid – Based in one of our corporate offices: Raleigh/Durham, NC (RTP) or Boca Raton, FL
Work Arrangement This role offers a hybrid schedule, with a mix of remote work and in‑office collaboration.
The Director for Data, Apps & Analytics will report directly to the President of Plasma Procurement and will be a key member of the Grifols Plasma Leadership Team. The role involves defining and driving the end‑to‑end data strategy for Plasma, ensuring integrity, availability and value extraction of data across the organization. The role's scope covers all key data environments within the Plasma org, including BECS, SAP, Salesforce, donor databases, operational platforms, etc. This role oversees teams dedicated to (1) Data Management, (2) Data Consumption and Visualization, and (3) Analytics. As a direct report to the Plasma President, the Director for Data, Apps & Analytics plays a critical role in enabling data‑driven decision making, advancing digital maturity, and supporting strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, donor experience and financial outcomes.
Plasma Data Strategy and Program Delivery
Define and execute the Plasma‑wide data vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements across all internal and external data sources and systems
Build and execute the roadmap of data projects, prioritizing based on business value and strategic alignment
Drive initiatives to improve data accuracy, completeness and consistency across systems
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a strategic partner to functional executives (Operations, BOPT, Controlling, Strategy…) to understand data needs and anticipate future requirements
Represent Plasma in enterprise‑level digital initiatives and act as the main point of contact with IT
Oversee vendor relationships related to data tools, platforms and other services
Data Management Oversight
Oversee the team responsible for data architecture, data pipelines and master data management
Oversee the collaboration with IT to manage and update the Data Lake
Data Reporting & Visualization Oversight
Oversee the team responsible for designing and maintaining the catalog of Power BI dashboards
Ensure insights are accessible, automated and delivered to decision‑makers
Central Analytics Oversight
Oversee the team responsible for central analytics
Support functional teams by leading and developing advanced analytics models (e.g., predictive modeling, AI…)
Lead cross‑functional analyses that require a holistic view across Plasma operations
Define new use cases where a 360º view of data is needed (especially cross‑functional cases)
Team Leadership and Capability Building
Lead and develop a high‑performing team across 3 pillars: Data Mgmt, Data Reporting and Visualization, and Analytics
Define clear roles, career paths and upskilling plans to build advanced analytical capabilities within Plasma
This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field required
Master's degree (e.g., MBA, Data & Analytics, Information Systems) strongly preferred
Experience Typically requires 12 years of related experience, including experience managing teams.
Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
Knowledge | Skills | Abilities
Deep expertise in data strategy, architecture, analytics and visualization tools
Strong business acumen with ability to translate data insights into strategic actions
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, ability to operate at executive level while engaging technical teams
Exceptional communication skills, able to synthesize complex concepts into clear narratives
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
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Location Hybrid – Based in one of our corporate offices: Raleigh/Durham, NC (RTP) or Boca Raton, FL
Work Arrangement This role offers a hybrid schedule, with a mix of remote work and in‑office collaboration.
The Director for Data, Apps & Analytics will report directly to the President of Plasma Procurement and will be a key member of the Grifols Plasma Leadership Team. The role involves defining and driving the end‑to‑end data strategy for Plasma, ensuring integrity, availability and value extraction of data across the organization. The role's scope covers all key data environments within the Plasma org, including BECS, SAP, Salesforce, donor databases, operational platforms, etc. This role oversees teams dedicated to (1) Data Management, (2) Data Consumption and Visualization, and (3) Analytics. As a direct report to the Plasma President, the Director for Data, Apps & Analytics plays a critical role in enabling data‑driven decision making, advancing digital maturity, and supporting strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, donor experience and financial outcomes.
Plasma Data Strategy and Program Delivery
Define and execute the Plasma‑wide data vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements across all internal and external data sources and systems
Build and execute the roadmap of data projects, prioritizing based on business value and strategic alignment
Drive initiatives to improve data accuracy, completeness and consistency across systems
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a strategic partner to functional executives (Operations, BOPT, Controlling, Strategy…) to understand data needs and anticipate future requirements
Represent Plasma in enterprise‑level digital initiatives and act as the main point of contact with IT
Oversee vendor relationships related to data tools, platforms and other services
Data Management Oversight
Oversee the team responsible for data architecture, data pipelines and master data management
Oversee the collaboration with IT to manage and update the Data Lake
Data Reporting & Visualization Oversight
Oversee the team responsible for designing and maintaining the catalog of Power BI dashboards
Ensure insights are accessible, automated and delivered to decision‑makers
Central Analytics Oversight
Oversee the team responsible for central analytics
Support functional teams by leading and developing advanced analytics models (e.g., predictive modeling, AI…)
Lead cross‑functional analyses that require a holistic view across Plasma operations
Define new use cases where a 360º view of data is needed (especially cross‑functional cases)
Team Leadership and Capability Building
Lead and develop a high‑performing team across 3 pillars: Data Mgmt, Data Reporting and Visualization, and Analytics
Define clear roles, career paths and upskilling plans to build advanced analytical capabilities within Plasma
This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field required
Master's degree (e.g., MBA, Data & Analytics, Information Systems) strongly preferred
Experience Typically requires 12 years of related experience, including experience managing teams.
Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
Knowledge | Skills | Abilities
Deep expertise in data strategy, architecture, analytics and visualization tools
Strong business acumen with ability to translate data insights into strategic actions
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, ability to operate at executive level while engaging technical teams
Exceptional communication skills, able to synthesize complex concepts into clear narratives
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
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