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Executive Director, Enterprise Data Management

Waltham, MA 02451

Posted: 03/04/2026 Category: Pharmaceutical Job Number: 23871

Job Description

Title- PHARMA Enterprise Data Management-, Executive Director
Salary $290-325k+bonus + LTI
Location -Greater Boston, hybrid- 2-3x week in office
Consultant- Eda Zullo, ezullo@smithhanley.com

The Executive Director, Enterprise Data Management will lead and scale enterprise-wide data capabilities, initially focusing on R&D and Commercial functions. Reporting to the Vice President, Data, Analytics & Insights, this leader will define and execute the company’s enterprise data strategy, strengthen governance frameworks, and ensure high-quality, trusted data enables AI, analytics, reporting, and business decision-making.

This role oversees Commercial Data Management, builds and leads a new R&D Data Management team, and establishes enterprise data governance. Responsibilities include developing multi-year data roadmaps; implementing governance policies, stewardship models, and standards; optimizing data acquisition and vendor partnerships; and leading master data management across key domains such as product, study, asset, and HCP/HCO data. The Executive Director will ensure reliable, secure, and efficient data operations, partnering closely with IT, Information Security, Legal, and Enterprise AI to support compliant, scalable data platforms.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of pharma/biotech experience, including senior leadership in enterprise data management, with deep expertise in R&D data and governance. This individual is a collaborative, strategic leader who can build high-performing teams, drive cross-functional alignment, and champion a culture of data excellence and innovation. 

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Eda Zullo
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Eda Zullo joined Smith Hanley in 2000 and has since become a driving force in the confidential recruitment of Commercial Analytics professionals across the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences, and Healthcare industries. With a sharp focus on data science, marketing science, sales analytics, forecasting, and data management, Eda is known for delivering high-impact talent that fuels business success.

Clients value her unmatched industry insight and her ability to identify candidates who excel both technically and culturally. One client shared, “Eda has a tremendous understanding of our hiring needs. She not only understands the job requirements, but also the ‘soft skills,’ which are just as important. It’s a true partnership. She’s placed most of our group—Eda is the BEST of the BEST!”

Before entering executive search at Smith Hanley Associates, Eda spent over 20 years in sales and marketing at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), covering the NY Tri-State area. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Rosemont College and brings a rare combination of empathy, expertise, and results-driven focus to every search.

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