Associate Director, Strategy and Operations

Role Overview

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.