Senior Manager, Real World Data Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb • Malibu, SC

2d • $139,200 - $168,683

About The Position

The Real-World Data (RWD) Strategy team stewards real-world data assets end-to-end, from strategic acquisition and governance to scalable data product development and AI-ready foundations, with the goal of democratizing access, accelerating innovation, and improving patient outcomes. This is a dynamic, cross-functional role spanning data landscaping, external partnerships, customer success, data product strategy, and governance. The Senior Manager translates strategic priorities into structured execution plans in a matrixed, collaborative environment and champions an AI-native mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Data/Analytics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in data, analytics, real-world evidence, consulting, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with RWD sources such as claims, EHR, molecular, biomarker, and imaging data, including knowledge of their structure, limitations, and appropriate use cases.
• A track record of delivering data products or analytics solutions, including scoping, timeline management, and fit-for-purpose outputs such as analytical datasets, data platforms, or self-service tools.
• Experience in cross-functional, matrixed environments spanning technology, analytics, and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with AI-native tools, specifically Claude Code and collaborative AI coding environments, applied to data workflows, scripting, or pipeline development. A pre-interview hands-on project may be required.
• SQL proficiency and working knowledge of R or Python for data manipulation, quality control, or analytical workflows.
• Familiarity with data pipelines and cloud environments such as Databricks or AWS.
• Proficiency with Claude Code and collaborative AI tools to accelerate querying, quality-control automation, and documentation, and ability to integrate AI into structured workflows using prompt engineering and AI-assisted analysis.
• Understanding of data quality frameworks and governance practices.
• Strong execution and delivery management skills; organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle competing priorities.
• Active, daily use of AI tools, including Claude Code, with tangible examples of impact on workflows, automation, and team delivery; this is described as a core, non-negotiable competency.
• Clear communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and ability to build trust across stakeholder groups.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to flex across functional areas as the role evolves.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree such as an MPH, MBA, or degree in Biostatistics or Data Science.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RWD initiative execution, from scoping through stakeholder sign-off, with clear milestones, owners, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Track interdependent workstreams, proactively surface blockers, and escalate them with proposed solutions.
• Identify, pilot, and embed AI/ML tools and automation into RWD workflows, data pipelines, and analytical processes.
• Partner with engineering and data science teams to ensure RWD assets are structured and documented for downstream AI/ML consumption.
• Evaluate and onboard external RWD sources, including claims, EHR, registries, labs, and PROs; manage vendor assessments, acquisition workflows, and data access governance.
• Design scalable data products across Research, Development, and HEOR, and engage internal customers to drive adoption and usability.
• Define and track KPIs that demonstrate the impact of RWD investments and data products.
• Uphold data quality and governance standards, metadata practices, and compliance requirements; contribute to lineage documentation and enablement resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings.
• Flexible Time Off for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, without a set accrual limit and subject to manager approval.
• Paid company holidays: 11 per year for eligible employees.
• For certain employee groups, 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior