Opportunity

Senior RWE Sales Career at Datavant - $190K in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Datavant
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-11-02 11:53:37

Career & Market Insight

This is a senior individual contributor sales role at the intersection of health data, AI, and biopharma — a rapidly growing and well-funded space. The $165K–$190K base, plus variable compensation, is competitive but not exceptional for enterprise life sciences sales at this seniority level; top performers in RWE/HEOR sales at similar companies often earn $250K+ OTE with strong commission structures.

Skills you'll develop and deepen:

  • Consultative enterprise sales in a highly technical, regulated domain (FDA/EMA RWE guidance)
  • AI and data platform commercialization in healthcare — one of the fastest-growing sectors
  • Multi-stakeholder navigation (HEOR, Market Access, C-suite) — highly transferable to CROs, data vendors, and health tech firms
  • RWE/HEOR domain expertise that commands a premium in the job market

Culture signals: Datavant describes itself as "driven and highly collaborative" with a "high-performance culture" — language typical of a growth-stage health tech firm. The Aetion integration suggests this is a company scaling through acquisition, meaning fast change but also potential for scope expansion.

Green flags: Mission-driven work, high-demand domain, strong market tailwinds as regulators push for more RWE. Watch for: variable comp structure details are not disclosed — understand OTE vs. base ratio before accepting. The 6+ year experience bar suggests this is not an entry-level path; it rewards specialists, not generalists.

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem — including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health.

By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

What We're Looking For

The Client Partner, Real-World Evidence is responsible for driving growth with biopharma customers by leveraging Datavant's portfolio of real-world evidence (RWE) solutions, analytics platforms, and AI platform and services. This role will partner closely with Client Partners across key accounts for co-selling, account planning, and evidence strategy alignment.

You will serve as a trusted advisor on the use of real-world data (RWD) and RWE to support regulatory, market access, and HEOR needs — representing the voice of the customer and ensuring that Datavant's offerings meet evolving evidence generation requirements. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and brings deep expertise in real-world data, evidence platforms, and outcomes research.

What You Will Do

  • Prospect & Generate Leads: Develop and execute strategic plans to identify and target new business opportunities in biopharma, healthcare, and life sciences with a focus on organizations investing in real-world evidence strategies for regulatory submissions, market access, and clinical development.
  • Build Pipeline: Proactively engage prospects via outbound calls, emails, and industry networking to build a robust pipeline of opportunities related to Aetion's evidence generation, AI, and analytics solutions.
  • Close Deals: Own the full sales process — from initial outreach to contract closure — ensuring alignment between customer evidence needs and Aetion's RWE offerings, including the Aetion Evidence Platform (AEP) and associated data and consulting services.
  • Client Engagement: Present Aetion's value proposition in RWE and RWD analytics through compelling demonstrations and business cases that highlight regulatory-grade evidence generation, comparative effectiveness, and real-world outcomes research. Engage with senior stakeholders including heads of HEOR, RWE, Market Access, and Clinical Development.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with marketing, product, and science teams to deliver tailored RWE solution proposals, ensuring alignment with client data strategies, evidence frameworks, and regulatory expectations (e.g., FDA, EMA guidance).
  • Market Expertise: Stay current on RWE market dynamics, technology and AI, regulatory guidance for real-world data, and competitor offerings to position Aetion as a strategic leader and partner of choice in the evidence generation ecosystem.
  • Forecasting & Reporting: Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting in CRM systems, with attention to evidence project cycles, platform usage models, and customer expansion opportunities.
  • Drive Growth: Identify new and upsell opportunities across assigned territories and existing accounts, particularly in expanding RWE adoption for post-approval studies, safety monitoring, and market access support.

What You Need to Succeed

  • Proven Track Record: 6+ years of successful sales experience, ideally in healthcare, life sciences, or SaaS; with a strong preference for experience selling RWE, HEOR, or data analytics solutions. Background in selling AI is also considered.
  • RWE Expertise: Deep understanding of real-world data sources, evidence generation methodologies, and use cases across the product lifecycle — from clinical development to commercialization.
  • Hunter Mentality: Skilled at identifying, developing, and closing new RWE-focused opportunities with top biopharma clients.
  • Sales Expertise: Experience managing complex, consultative sales cycles involving scientific, commercial, and data stakeholders.
  • Technology/AI Skill Sets: Proven experience, knowledge, and market understanding of real AI-driven use cases for HEOR and RWE.
  • Presentation Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate scientific and technical value propositions to diverse audiences, including C-suite and RWE/HEOR leadership.
  • CRM Proficiency: Experienced in CRM management for tracking RWE opportunity pipelines and forecasting revenue growth.
  • Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of RWE market trends, regulatory guidance, and payer evidence needs is essential.
  • Collaborative Team Player: Comfortable working with cross-functional science, data, and product teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex RWE concepts into impactful narratives for decision-makers.

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.

The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job. This role is eligible for additional variable compensation.

The estimated base salary range (not including variable pay) for this role is:
$165,000 — $190,000 USD

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement. Know Your Rights — explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Client Partner, Real-World Evidence role at Datavant fully remote?
The posting does not specify an office location, suggesting a remote or remote-flexible arrangement within the US. However, the role involves client-facing enterprise sales which may require travel to biopharma client sites and industry events.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base salary range is $165,000–$190,000 USD annually, and the role is also eligible for additional variable compensation. Exact OTE is not disclosed in the posting.
Is employment sponsorship available for this role?
No — the posting explicitly states this job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
What experience is required to apply for this role?
Candidates need 6+ years of sales experience, ideally in healthcare, life sciences, or SaaS, with a strong preference for those who have sold RWE, HEOR, or data analytics solutions. AI sales backgrounds are also considered.
What is the Aetion Evidence Platform (AEP) mentioned in the job description?
The Aetion Evidence Platform is a real-world evidence analytics solution that forms a core part of Datavant's RWE product portfolio. This role involves selling AEP along with associated data and consulting services to biopharma clients.
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