Head of Data, Perci

• Proven experience in a senior data leadership role (Head of Data, VP Data, or equivalent) in a fast-paced, data-intensive environment — ideally in healthtech, digital health, or a regulated industry
• Strong technical grounding in data engineering and analytics, with hands-on experience with modern data stacks (e.g. dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, Looker, or similar)
• Experience building and scaling data teams from an early stage, including hiring, developing, and retaining talent
• Solid understanding of data governance, privacy regulations (GDPR), and information security in a regulated or clinical context
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and board
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen — able to connect data capability to business outcomes and fundraising narratives
• Proven ability to operate autonomously in a high-growth startup environment, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on delivery

Desirable

• We are seeking a Head of Data to lead Perci Health’s data capability at a pivotal moment in our growth
• This role is responsible for building the foundations of a world-class data function - establishing infrastructure, governance, and insight capability that enables Perci to deliver increasingly personalised, evidence-led cancer care
• Sitting within the Technology team and reporting directly to the CTO, it is a senior leadership role that will directly shape our product roadmap, clinical outcomes, and commercial strategy
• We are preparing for a significant fundraise later this year, and as we move into a later stage of growth we will want people who are ready, willing, and able to scale up their teams - to hire, to manage, and to grow
• Define and own Perci’s data strategy, roadmap, and governance framework, ensuring data is treated as a core organisational asset
• Build and lead a high-performing data team — including data engineers, analysts, and data scientists — scaling the function in line with business growth
• Establish and maintain robust, scalable data infrastructure and pipelines that support both clinical and commercial needs
• Partner closely with the clinical, product, and commercial teams to translate data into actionable insights that drive better patient outcomes and business performance
• Lead on data governance, privacy, and compliance — including GDPR, NHS Data Security Standards, and other relevant healthcare regulations
• Develop and own our approach to clinical data and real-world evidence, enabling Perci to demonstrate impact and support research partnerships
• Drive the adoption of data-driven decision-making across the organisation, supporting a culture of measurement, experimentation, and learning
• Work with the CTO and leadership team to define key metrics, build reporting infrastructure, and provide board-level data visibility
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to leverage AI and machine learning to enhance Perci’s clinical and operational capabilities
• Represent data at the leadership level, contributing to fundraising narratives, investor reporting, and due diligence processes
• We are at a defining moment in Perci’s journey and are building a leadership team to match our ambitions
• This role is designed for someone ready to build and lead a product function within a highly ambitious healthcare organisation
• For the right person, this is an opportunity to define a category, shape a product organisation from the ground up and grow alongside the company as Perci scales