Sr. Director, Real-world Data Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

120d • $229,500 - $278,100

About The Position

The Senior Director, Real-World Data Strategy leads the delivery of BMS’s global development and translational medicine RWD strategy and research platforms. This role oversees a global team of data strategists and scientists, directs the development of RWD assets and partnerships, and connects BMS’s R&D and commercial priorities with emerging data opportunities. The position requires deep expertise in clinical and genomics real-world data, the RWD compliance landscape, global RWD opportunities both within BMS and externally, and a strong orientation to the application of AI innovation to the field.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a research or quantitative field required; PhD preferred.
• Strong consulting and influencing skills, proven capabilities in senior stakeholder engagement, matrix team leadership, and excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• 10+ years in pharmaceutical health services, outcomes, or related research fields, with significant experience in clinico-genomic data and retrospective healthcare data sets.
• 7+ years of team leadership experience.
• Expertise in leveraging Real-World Data (RWD) throughout the development lifecycle, including discovery, early/late development, and commercialization.
• Proven ability to develop and manage integrated data sources using tokenization, with extensive experience in data ecosystem design, management, and governance.
• Extensive experience with US and ex-US data collaborators and licensors, with a deep understanding of global RWD landscape and privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR).
• Strong knowledge of research applications (SAS, R, Python, SQL, Tableau), data platform technologies, and observational research methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global real-world data (RWD) strategy that aligns with BMS's research, translational medicine, and commercial goals.
• Communicate strategic direction and decisions to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring organizational alignment.
• Prioritize RWD investments based on business impact and strategic fit, tracking return on investment across functions.
• Lead, grow, and empower a diverse global team of data strategists, scientists, and engineers.
• Build and nurture collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to expand RWD capabilities and foster innovation.
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships and cultivate connections that drive data acquisition and solution development.
• Oversee acquisition, integration, and enablement of RWD assets to support research, development, and regulatory needs.
• Implement robust data quality frameworks and standards, driving automation and harmonization across datasets and functions.
• Ensure strict adherence to global compliance, privacy regulations, and ethical standards in all RWD activities.
• Champion the application of AI, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to unlock new insights and capabilities from RWD.
• Deliver regulatory-grade RWD packages when needed (e.g., external control arms, label expansion).
• Partner with cross-functional teams in biostatistics, epidemiology, and data science to ensure access to impactful data and support clinical and commercial use cases.
• Facilitate centralized access to RWD for teams across Commercial, Medical, and R&D, enhancing usability and impact.
• Provide training, guidance, and tools to democratize RWD use and empower teams to leverage data effectively.
• Support key use cases such as medical studies, trial feasibility, external control arms, and post-marketing commitments.
• Continuously measure and communicate the value of RWD investments using clear KPIs, dashboards, and case studies.
• Monitor business impact, including improved trial timelines, patient targeting, and payer negotiations, ensuring effective utilization of assets.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees