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RELX

Global information analytics and decision tools

Director – Data Acquisition

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Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in business or risk management is preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of related work experience is required.
  • Established relationships and a strong professional network within the healthcare data industry are required.
  • Experience supporting data-driven products and solutions in the healthcare or life insurance industry is strongly preferred.
  • A clear understanding of HIPAA and FCRA regulatory obligations is required.
  • Experience with business development is required.
  • Proven success with complex contract negotiations is required.
  • Proven success managing external data and vendor relationships is required.
  • Proven success working with multiple functional areas is required.
  • The candidate must be highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
  • Strong research, financial analysis, and business influence skills are required.
  • Solid collaboration and communication skills are required to enable clear interaction with all levels of the organization.
  • Executive presence and professional presentation skills are required.
  • An understanding of technology and database applications is required.
  • The candidate must be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple issues concurrently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Set and execute the data acquisition strategy, priorities, operating model, and measurable outcomes aligned with the Life Insurance and Healthcare vertical leads.
  • Manage a portfolio of existing third-party relationships, including contracts, relationships, and business opportunities.
  • Identify and prioritize new data acquisition and partnership opportunities that strengthen product differentiation, commercial value, and sustainable growth.
  • Lead supplier relationships, complex negotiations, and contract decisions while balancing value, risk, resilience, and long-term flexibility.
  • Oversee the full supplier and data lifecycle, including due diligence, evaluation, onboarding, governance, performance management, renewals, and issue resolution.
  • Partner across product, vertical, legal, compliance, finance, technology, and senior leadership to build alignment, share expertise, and accelerate decisions.
  • Develop business cases, recommendations, and executive communications grounded in market insight, data, and objective analysis.
  • Anticipate emerging risks and opportunities, adapt priorities as conditions change, and continuously improve processes and ways of working.
  • Provide strategic direction for cross-functional teams while maintaining accountability for sustainable business and operational results.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting data-driven products and solutions in the healthcare or life insurance industry is strongly preferred.

About the Company

RELX

Global information analytics and decision tools

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professionals across scientific, technical, medical, legal, risk, business, and exhibitions industries. It operates in four segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions. Its products combine large datasets, analytics, and decision-support tools to help researchers, healthcare professionals, lawyers, and business leaders make informed choices, improve productivity, and achieve better outcomes. Revenue mainly comes from subscriptions, with additional income from transactional sales and advertising. RELX differentiates itself through its deep data assets, specialized industry knowledge, and multi-segment offerings that span content, analytics, and decision-support services. The company pursues a goal of delivering trusted information and insights while supporting corporate responsibility and alignment with the UN SDGs through its products and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1894

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