The Director of Business Intelligence will lead the BI function, enhance data infrastructure, build a high-performing team, and drive analytics adoption across the organization.
We're seeking an exceptional BI leader to establish and scale Model N's centralized business intelligence function from the ground up. This high-impact role will report to the VP of Finance and partner closely with the CFO and Executive Leadership Team. You’ll play a critical role in advancing our BI strategy, infrastructure, and operating model to support self-service analytics, improved data literacy, and enterprise-wide performance visibility.
This is a unique opportunity to build a world-class BI organization and drive enterprise-wide adoption of self-service analytics to support our continued growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
BI Foundation & Strategic Leadership
- Lead the evolution of Model N’s BI function by establishing scalable operating models, governance frameworks, and standardized reporting aligned with business goals.
- Partner with IT to enhance BI infrastructure and data architecture, while enabling greater business ownership of analytics workflows and insights.
- Define and execute a forward-looking BI roadmap, including consistent metrics definitions, analytical methodologies, and data quality standards.
- Collaborate with executive stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into data solutions and deliver insights that inform decision-making.
Operational Excellence & Team Development:
- Enhance existing dashboards and reporting assets; design new solutions that support scalable, self-service analytics.
- Implement SLAs, operational procedures, and automation to improve efficiency and data reliability across the organization.
- Build and lead a high-performing BI team—recruiting top talent and establishing career paths, development plans, and performance frameworks.
- Drive adoption and data literacy through training, change management, and strong business partnerships that deliver measurable impact.
Qualifications:
Experience & Industry Knowledge
- Minimum 8 years of progressive BI and analytics experience, including 5+ years leading technical teams and driving organizational change.
- Proven track record of scaling or transforming BI capabilities within mid-size or enterprise environments.
- Enterprise software or SaaS industry experience preferred with understanding of subscription business models and revenue operations.
Skills:
- Power BI expertise required: Advanced proficiency in Power BI including DAX, Power Query, data modeling, and administration.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, SQL Server, Excel).
- Exceptional communicator with strong executive presence; able to translate technical concepts into business insights.
- Collaborative, resourceful, and passionate about enabling better decision-making through data.
At Model N we offer fair, equitable and competitive salary ranges for all positions. Compensation varies depending on factors that may include a candidate’s relevant experience, education and/or certifications, location, training, and other skills. Positions are eligible to participate in either our employee bonus program or commission payments, depending on the nature of the role. Model N employees have the opportunity to become Model N shareholders through our employee stock purchase plan.
Additionally, Model N offers a robust total rewards package that supports individuals to be their best and protects the well-being of participating dependents. Such benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings, flexible savings, commuter benefits, matching 401K, ESPP, PTO, VTO, life insurance, pet insurance, employee assistance programs, mental health programs, charitable giving, coaching, career growth and much more.
The base salary for this position will be $140,200 - $180,000. If your salary expectations are outside of this range, feel free to apply and discuss your expectations with our recruiters. We are constantly opening up new positions and you might match another opening at a different level.
About Model N
Model N is the leader in revenue optimization and compliance for pharmaceutical, medtech, and high-tech innovators. For more than 25 years, we have helped customers maximize revenue, streamline operations, and maintain compliance through cloud-based software, value-added services, and data-driven insights. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Model N empowers life sciences and high-tech manufacturers to bring life-changing products to the world more efficiently and profitably. Model N is trusted by over 150 of the world’s leading companies across more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.modeln.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Model N values diversity at our company and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Model N considers qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. Please reference https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster for more information.
For US applicants, Personal Data processed in connection with candidate evaluation and decision-making, onboarding, and continued employment at Model N will be done in accordance with the Model N HR Privacy Policy found at http://www.modeln.com/applicant-and-employee-privacy-notice/
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Azure
Dax
Excel
Power BI
Power Query
SQL Server
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