Emily Shoemaker

About Emily Shoemaker

I’m here to bridge the gaps—between teams, between tech and strategy, and ultimately, between what is and what could be.My career path doesn’t fit neatly in a box. I’ve moved across industries, roles, and continents, from building learning experiences that speak to the individual to guiding data strategies that identify patients overlooked by traditional methods. Along the way, I’ve learned that the real magic happens in the spaces between disciplines, where innovation thrives.I’m a translator of sorts. I speak enough data science to connect with engineers and enough marketing to understand consumer drivers. I know how to create spaces where cross-functional teams stop operating in silos and start collaborating toward something bigger. It’s about fostering alignment, bringing structure to complexity, and creating momentum toward meaningful goals.Every organization faces challenges in staying agile, connected, and focused on the things that matter. I bring the adaptability, cross-functional insight, and operational savvy to help make that happen.

Experience

1. Global Data Strategy & Governance

   Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

   Jul 2022 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

   Chief of Staff to VP of Customer Experience & Innovation (12/24-Present)+ Interim Competitive Intelligence Lead (11/23-12/24)• Leads development and execution of third-party data strategy for Commercial RWD, in lockstep with evolving business strategy and tactical execution plans, across multiple brands• Owns and oversees the central budget for third-party data procurement, ensures effective resource allocation as data landscape constantly evolves• Manages the acquisition and governance of Mx and Rx claims, lab, shipments, consumer, affiliations, etc. datasets for advanced analytics and data generation needs• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to align data initiatives with business goals, optimize processes, and improve commercial outcomes• Partners with IT and technical teams to ensure smooth data onboarding and quality improvements

Education

• Quantic School of Business and Technology

  Executive MBA

• MIT Professional Development

  Certificate, Data Science and Big Data Analytics: Making Data-Driven Decisions

  2017 — 2017

• Harvard Extension School

  Graduate Certificate, Data Science

  2018 — 2019

• Harvard Graduate School of Education

  Master’s Degree, Technology, Innovation and Education

  2016 — 2017

• Saint Louis University

  BS, Information Technology Management, International Business

  2008 — 2012