VP, Head of Data & Analytics

Job Title: VP, Head of Data & Analytics

Position Summary:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its VP, Head of Data & Analytics position. This position plays not only a pivotal role in leading Marketing and Community Experience (CX) but will also play a key role in leading an analytics transformation across the organization. This role will be critical in evolving the Foundation’s analytics capabilities from its current decentralized state to a more cohesive, strategy, and future-ready function across the organization.

Reporting directly to the SVP, Head of Community Experience, this role will provide strategic guidance for Marketing and CX analytics, while also working alongside peers in Technology, Fundraising Strategy & Operations, and the Office of the CEO to address ongoing needs in data infrastructure, engineering, and governance. This role will focus on cross-functional partnerships and leadership in delivering analytics solutions that enable data-driven audience growth and enhanced community experiences.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial and strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguous environments and is comfortable developing, implementing and evolving new processes and strategies from the ground up. The candidate can effectively work across silos, rally senior leadership across business units and generate executive level buy-in of analytics strategy. This is a people manager role and will be expected to develop and mentor a team of analytics professionals.

Success in this role will be measured by the development and implementation of standardized analytics frameworks, improvements in data governance, and the delivery of insights that meaningfully influence marketing, fundraising, and organizational strategy.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

Lead and manage the marketing & CX analytics team within the CX department housed in the Marketing & Communications Business Unit, providing direction, mentorship, and career development opportunities

Work closely with other data leaders across the organization to align analytics initiatives across business units and ensure cohesive data strategies are in place

Collaborate closely with MarComms Department Heads to advocate for and integrate analytics into decision-making processes across the organization

Oversee collaboration with external agencies and third-party data partners, ensuring optimal selection and use of analytics and marketing technologies

Governance & Operational Excellence

Move team from reactive, ad hoc reporting to more proactive, scalable, and consistent reporting frameworks

Establish automated processes and standardized dashboards to ensure focus on key metrics

Resolve existing governance challenges by creating and implementing data governance policies and best practices within the business unit

Standardize analytics processes, tools, and methodologies to ensure consistency and efficiency across the business unit

Support the development of data infrastructure in an environment of continuous change, ensuring it supports the organization’s current and future needs

Partner with peers across the organization to influence and advocate for strong data governance practices, optimized data infrastructure, and scalable engineering solutions.

Work with the Technology department to optimize data integrations, security, and accessibility

Team & Talent Management

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of early and mid-career professionals within the Marketing & Analytics function, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and innovation

Foster a culture of cross-training and collaboration, ensuring analytics professionals are equipped to work across business units and tackle organization-wide challenges

Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain top analytics talent, including those with specialized skills in data engineering, data governance, visualization, and other advanced analytics capabilities

Develop and manage the analytics budget, including staffing, tools, and technology investments

Ensure the team’s work aligns with CX and broader business objectives, delivering actionable insights that drive strategic decisions

Impact & Complexity

Drive cross-functional collaboration within the Marketing & Communications business unit and other business units to ensure that analytics initiatives support broader business goals, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable outcomes

Serve as a thought leader within the organization, championing the use of analytics to drive innovation and competitive advantage

Qualifications and Skills:

Proven experience in analytics with demonstrated success in a leadership role

Proven expertise in advanced analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and experience with BI tools such as Domo, Tableau, Power BI, and Looker

Strong understanding of data governance, analytics engineering, data visualization, and advanced analytics techniques

Comprehensive understanding of analytics within a business context, including financial and personnel management

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights

Excellent leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to lead through influence and drive change

Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating and articulating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to develop budgets and resource plans to meet strategic objectives

Ability to oversee the development of intuitive dashboards and advanced data visualizations for stakeholder consumption

Understanding of modern data architectures, cloud-based systems (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and ETL processes

Familiarity with AI/ML models and predictive analytics to enhance CX, marketing, and fundraising/sales strategies

Experience establishing data governance frameworks, ensuring quality, security, and compliance across datasets

Knowledge of marketing analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Salesforce or other CRM, Marketing Cloud, and attribution modeling solutions

Proficiency in working with large datasets, structured and unstructured data, and advanced data modeling techniques

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $185,000. In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF paying 90 percent of the premiums)

Competitive dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Employer paid life and disability insurance

18 days Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4

Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. MJFF provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information.

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At The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the health and safety of our team and our community is a priority. MJFF has made the decision to require all staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated by date of hire and proof of vaccine is required. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, because of medical or religious reasons, can request a reasonable accommodation for consideration.

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