Head of Data & Analytics - Medical Cannabis Industry

Head of Data & Analytics

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany - Three times a week visits required to Office

Industry: Medical Cannabis Tech / Healthtech

Company Overview:

Our client is Europe's and Germany's leading Medical Cannabis Technology company, revolutionizing Medical Cannabis, Healthcare & Telehealth by merging natural medicine with digital solutions. Established just four years ago, they've grown to over 85 employees. With a focus on cannabis-based telemedicine, patient care, and medical cannabis distribution, they are transforming the German healthcare market. Having treated over 65,000 patients with a 4.3/5 Trustpilot rating and 300,000 successful appointments, they are truly Medical Cannabis industry leaders. They are now seeking a Head of Data & Analytics to join their dynamic team and drive the expansion of their platform and app.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the Data & Analytics team in a dynamic start-up environment focused on medical cannabis. Currently two members in the Data team, with 8 Full full-stack developers.
• Develop and implement a data strategy to optimize and scale our data infrastructure.
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets to derive strategic recommendations for management, supporting product development and market entry.
• Identify and capitalize on business opportunities by analyzing patient and market data.
• Oversee, improve, and ensure data quality and integrity, adhering to regulatory and privacy standards in healthcare.
• Implement and leverage advanced analytics techniques, including AI and machine learning methods.
• Create and manage reports and dashboards to support executive leadership.
• Collaborate with various departments to develop data-driven business strategies.
• Train and promote data competency within the company.
• Manage budgets and resources for the Data & Analytics department.

Key Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in Data & Analytics
• Ideally within a company where you a dealing with individuals sensitive data, such as health, medical, financial etc but not essential, as long as it is peoples data and not data on businesses.
• Strong expertise in developing and implementing data strategies and analytical methods. You will be managing a Data Engineer, so knowledge of building ETL pipelines is beneficial.
• Proficiency with advanced analytical tools and technologies - Must have experience with MS Power BI & Python. Experience with Snowflake & AWS would be a bonus.
• Experience working in a Startup / Scale up / or small company
• Full Professional/fluent German, and conversational English needed
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Structured and goal-oriented working style.
• Either prior leadership experience, or the desire to step up and lead a team
• High level of responsibility, assertiveness, and a hands-on mentality.
• Affinity for new technologies and data-driven innovation.
• Knowledge or experiance in the medical cannabis industry/ Healthcare / Telehealth / Consumer Financial Services Industry would be beneficial but not essential

Why Join Us?

• We offer a unique opportunity to help shape the development of a pioneering company in the digital health segment within medical cannabis!
• Be part of a motivated, dynamic team with daily gratification - our patients are thrilled with our work! (See our Google reviews for example.)
• Independent work with plenty of creative freedom, flat hierarchies, close coordination with other departments, and direct reporting to top management (C-level + founders).
• We value individual development of your professional and personal strengths: We reflect on your ambitions in structured development discussions and offer numerous career opportunities.
• An energetic, unconventional company culture where fun is a priority, enhanced by our work atmosphere and events like employee challenges and team gatherings.
• Flexible work hours for a good balance between family and work, along with the option of remote work with a company laptop.
• A modern office in the heart of Frankfurt with excellent public transport links.
• Shared breakfasts, regular fresh fruit, complimentary beverages, and plenty of coffee.
• Join E-Gym and take advantage of our fitness benefits for employees.

Compensation + Benefits:

• €80,000 - €100,000 base salary (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• Hybrid working model (two days remote per week).
• 28 days of holiday per year.
• Full German legal benefits.
• Potential for subsidized travel assistance & accommodation
• Free Food and snacks + beautiful office

If this role interests you, please apply through this site. Interviews are taking place ASAP.

Please note this role is only open to individuals who are already located in Germany and cannot provide sponsorship for people located outside of Europe.