Kelly Warth

Kelly Warth
Global Head of Data Strategy

Kelly Warth leads our data strategy efforts, a newly created role that reflects our commitment to driving tech-led insights across the industry. She brings over 20 years of experience across both client and agency sides, with deep expertise in primary market research, secondary data management, and forecasting. A passionate advocate for data-driven storytelling, Kelly believes the real power of insights lies in driving change – using data not just to reflect the status quo, but to solve complex business challenges and uncover new opportunities.

Colleagues describe Kelly as Decisive, Curious, Inventive, and Inclusive.

Key achievements

  • Grew Instar EMEA from $3M to $14M+; awarded Manager of the Year 2023 and led 2 of the top 3 global accounts
  • Created best practices and templates supporting all Instar $1M+ tracking studies; enabled delivery of cross-market, cross-customer, and cross-indication insights
  • Directed market access and LoE forecasting for the primary care division of Pfizer Australia; co-created the blueprint for a direct-to-pharmacy distribution model
  • Co-authored a publication with Novo Nordisk on patient adherence to growth hormone therapy during COVID-19
  • Speaker at industry events, including EphMRA Swiss Chapter (Innovation, 2022) and BHBIA Rising Stars (Careers in MR, 2021)
  • Commendations across multiple industry awards: BHBIA (Best Customer Insight 2022 & 2021, Innovation 2021 & 2019), EphMRA (Innovation 2021), MRS (Healthcare Research 2020)
  • EphMRA Awards Judge (2018–2024)

Roles and qualifications

  • Global Head at Day Strategy at Day One, former Managing Director at Instar Research EMEA
  • Bachelor of Social Science & Criminology, UNSW Australia

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