Associate Director, Real World Data Strategy

About the role

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb offers challenging, meaningful, life‑changing work across departments—from optimizing production lines to breakthroughs in cell therapy. The Associate Director, Real World Data Strategy is accountable for strategic prioritization and acquisition, data governance and enablement, development of scalable data products, advancement of AI‑ready data foundations, and establishment of end‑to‑end data quality, knowledge, and context layers to democratize data, accelerate innovation, and improve outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support development and execution of real‑world data (RWD) initiatives aligned with R&D and enterprise priorities.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data‑driven solutions.
• Drive prioritization and delivery of data and analytics initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic goals and maximum business impact.
• Identify, evaluate, and utilize data assets, including internal and external sources.
• Support end‑to‑end lifecycle of data, including acquisition, management, and enablement for downstream use.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, accessibility, and usability across platforms and use cases.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and analytics teams to enable development and adoption of scalable data solutions.
• Promote standardization, reuse, and efficient utilization of data assets across the enterprise.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Enable effective use of data for analytics, reporting, and advanced use cases including AI/ML.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption of data capabilities and solutions.
• Monitor progress, risks, and outcomes, and communicate insights to leadership through structured updates.
• Support continuous improvement of processes, frameworks, and capabilities to enhance overall data strategy and execution.

Position Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master in life science or data‑related field, or MBA).
• 5+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics, consulting, or real‑world data (RWD) roles.
• Expertise in various RWD types such as claims, electronic health records (EHR), registries, and other healthcare data sources.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or the real‑world data ecosystem.
• Proven experience working in cross‑functional, matrixed environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
• Excellent communication and executive storytelling skills.
• Strong execution mindset with ability to translate strategy into delivery plans.
• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
• Experience in data strategy, data products, and analytics ecosystems.
• Understanding of data governance, compliance, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience in demand management, prioritization, and program delivery.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable data and analytics solutions.
• Strong program management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of AI/ML data requirements.

Pay

United States: $164,050 – $198,790 base salary for a full‑time employee. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available based on eligibility. Final compensation is determined based on demonstrated experience and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Health coverage: medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Well‑being support: BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, 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, survivor support.
• Work‑life benefits: flexible paid time off (unlimited for US exempt employees with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays, paid vacation (e.g., 160 hours annual for new hires in certain locations), optional holidays, unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer‑hours flexibility, various leaves of absence, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.