Strategy and Operations, Associate Director

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As the operational lead for both Data Science & Advanced Analytics and the Chief Statistics and Data Science Office within GBDS, the Strategy & Operations Associate Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organization’s strategic agenda. This leader will drive operational excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure seamless project delivery across highly cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings a consulting mindset—demonstrated by a track record of managing complex, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, influencing cross-functional leaders, and delivering measurable business outcomes in dynamic environments. Leveraging strong leadership and organizational skills, the Associate Director will optimize resource and budget allocation, manage high-impact projects 
 

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Data Science & Advanced Analytics, and Chief Statistics & Data Science Office leadership to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with portfolio priorities.
• Drive consistency and excellence in operational processes, while creating an environment of data-driven decision-making
• Lead cross-functional project delivery from ideation to execution, ensuring transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.
• Oversee end-to-end financial planning and reporting, including budget projections, vendor spend tracking, and risk management.
• Monitor and optimize resource allocation for internal and external teams, supporting both pipeline objectives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Facilitate strategic discussions, escalate key risks, and collaborate with project leads across the organization.
• Work with technical leads to manage reporting, compliance, and KPIs, following best practices.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization and technical innovation.
• Author leadership messaging and change management communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior talent in best practices for project management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across divisions, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate internal events (e.g., Townhalls, scientific innovation meetings) and conference management activities
• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced degree in Business Management, Life Sciences, Data Science Computer Science, or related discipline (MBA, MS, PhD, PharmD preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a regulated environment, with a focus on data science, analytics, or statistics.
• Experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, or similar advisory roles strongly preferred
• Proven Program Leadership: Exceptional project and program management skills with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives on time and within scope.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in analytics platforms, Microsoft applications, and SharePoint to enable data driven decision-making and collaboration. Preference for expertise in AI/Automation
• Strategic Influence: Experienced in driving organizational change, resolving challenges at a strategic level, and serving as a trusted thought partner to senior stakeholders.
• Relationship Builder: Skilled at fostering strong partnerships across divisions and cultures, leading enterprise wide initiatives, and aligning diverse teams toward common goals.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
• Enterprise Connector: Acts as a key point of connectivity to manage dependencies and ensure seamless execution of end-to-end strategies

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $167,520 - $202,992 Princeton - NJ - US: $167,520 - $202,992

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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