Senior Data Strategy Consultant – Pharma (EU based)

Company Description

Swiss Delivery Excellence: Transforming Life Science Consulting Worldwide.

Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.

With over 450 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.

Focused on S4HANA, Data & Cloud, and innovative technologies, Fusion Consulting brings unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.

Grounded in our commitment to fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines our ethos. With unwavering support and an entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.

Job Description

As a Senior Data Strategy Consultant (Pharma), you will partner with pharmaceutical clients to shape their enterprise data vision and translate it into actionable strategies. You will lead maturity assessments, strategic roadmaps, and target operating models, ensuring that data capabilities are aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and innovation opportunities such as AI/ML and data monetization.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Conduct data maturity assessments to evaluate current-state capabilities, governance, and technology landscape.
• Define data ambition and business alignment, ensuring that data strategy supports corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and innovation initiatives.
• Develop strategic data roadmaps that prioritize initiatives, milestones, and investments for long-term impact.
• Design and implement target operating models (TOMs) for enterprise data management, governance, and analytics.
• Support clients in investment planning and business case development, quantifying value creation and ROI.
• Advise on data monetization strategies, enabling clients to leverage internal and external data for new business opportunities.
• Facilitate executive workshops and stakeholder alignment sessions, bridging business, IT, and compliance perspectives.
• Collaborate with consulting teams to deliver end-to-end strategy engagements from discovery to execution oversight.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in data strategy, enterprise data management, or consulting, ideally within pharma or other regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of pharma industry dynamics (R&D, clinical, commercial, manufacturing) and regulatory context (e.g., GxP, GDPR).
• Proven ability to define data strategies, operating models, and transformation roadmaps at enterprise scale.
• Experience with business case development, investment planning, and ROI modeling for data initiatives.
• Familiarity with data governance, MDM, and analytics platforms; ability to connect technical capabilities with business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a track record of engaging senior executives.
• Consulting experience highly preferred; ability to drive strategy in client-facing environments.
• Remote work usually possible, but candidates must be based in and have valid work permit for the European Union

Additional Information

Why Fusion?

At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.

We value employees who challenge the status quo through innovation, adapt to diverse client needs in ever-changing environments, and commit to continuous learning—for themselves and their colleagues.

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with an outstanding work environment that fosters long-term career development opportunities.

Our Benefits:

• Workflex: Enjoy 25 days of flexibility to work from your preferred global location.
• Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility beyond standard holiday allowances.
• Annual Training Budget: Access CHF 1,500 to invest in your professional development and skill enhancement.
• Continuous Learning: Thrive in an environment that encourages ongoing learning, with opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your expertise.
• Global Mobility Support: Gain assistance with international assignments, visa/permit support, and relocation services.
• Unity Scheme: Benefit from loyalty rewards starting after 3 years of service.
• Referral Program: Earn a referral fee for every successfully hired referee.
• Local Benefits: Access a range of country-specific benefits tailored to your location.
• People Focus: Unite with the best global talent in life sciences, empowered to grow and collaborate in a vibrant environment.
• Truly Global: Join a truly global organization where mutual support, teamwork, and diversity drive our collective success.