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Associate Director, Early Asset - Neuro Pipeline Insights and Analytics

Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ, United States


Overview Working with Us: Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Position Summary The Associate Director, Customer Insights supports the development and leads the execution of market research, advanced analytics and insight-generation activities that inform strategic and tactical decision-making for the Neuroscience business. This role contributes to the design of research initiatives, synthesizes data across sources, and communicates clear, objective insights that guide brand strategies, execution, and customer engagement. The role is accountable for executing end-to-end analytics and insights, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and enterprise commercial strategies. A close collaboration with cross‑functional partners—including members of the Tumor, Sales, Medical, and Access teams—supports data-informed decision‑making and customer engagement. The Associate Director will work under the guidance of the Director, ensuring alignment with business unit and enterprise objectives, and will support the development and implementation of standardized reporting processes, predictive analytics, and performance dashboards while promoting innovative analytics and the use of advanced tools and methodologies such as AI and machine learning.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with Director to develop and execute comprehensive primary and secondary market research plans focused on actionable insights and identification of potential brand opportunities. Manage project logistics including vendor coordination, timeline tracking, and ensuring compliance with research best practices.

Synthesize data from multiple sources (APLD, IQVIA, SHS, Claims, Patient chart data, BrandImpact) to extract meaningful business insights that inform marketing strategies.

Deliver clear, concise presentations that synthesize disparate data and demonstrate a deep understanding of market dynamics, competition, and brand performance.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborate with the Centers of Excellence to ensure a unified and comprehensive approach to insights generation.

Partner with Brand team members to proactively answer business questions, provide data‑based solutions to strategic choices, and support senior leader presentations.

Innovation & Advanced Analytics

Partner with Director to identify opportunities and execute the development and deployment of innovative approaches and techniques in insight generation that reflect best practice.

Drive the adoption and application of advanced analytics capabilities, including AI, machine learning, and other innovative methodologies to enhance insights generation and support strategic decision-making.

Drive continuous improvement in analytics processes through innovation and capability building.

Strategic Leadership

Adopt a continuous improvement mindset and support the identification of emerging trends, innovative methodologies, and best practices to continuously elevate the organization’s insights capabilities in collaboration with the CoE.

Represent Customer Insights & Engagement in BU‑level forums, collaborating with cross‑functional partners to shape and influence long‑term commercial strategies.

Integrate advanced analytics (including AI and machine learning) into business processes, fostering a culture of innovation and data‑driven decision‑making.

Drive the adoption of standardized reporting frameworks and predictive models to support strategic planning and resource allocation.

Leadership & Governance

This role does not have direct people‑management responsibilities but may provide direction to junior team members or peers and guide vendors on project‑based activities.

Ensure adherence to all BMS operating policies and governance standards.

Key Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytics or market research, ideally within oncology or related therapeutic areas.

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred.

Proven ability to synthesize complex data sources—primary research, secondary data, and competitive intelligence—into actionable insights for senior leadership.

Strong stakeholder management and consultative partnership skills, with experience influencing cross‑functional teams and governance forums.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of delivering clear, concise recommendations.

Demonstrated ability to work independently while fostering collaboration and ensuring quality control of deliverables.

Proficiency with industry‑standard data sources and tools (e.g., IQVIA, SHS, advanced analytics platforms) and comfort operating in ambiguous environments.

Strong grasp of analytical disciplines such as market research, secondary data analytics, or marketing science, as well as a good general knowledge of how other functions relate and inform one another.

Ability to connect analytics with overarching business questions and understand the link between brand strategy and analytic insights.

Demonstrate a continuous commitment to the QC process to ensure quality of deliverables meets or exceeds team standards.

Leadership Attributes

Strategic Collaborator – Trusted advisor to brand teams, bridging insights, strategy, and execution.

Customer‑First Mindset – Champions understanding and serving customers across all engagement touchpoints.

Enterprise Mindset – Balances brand‑specific needs with broader enterprise priorities and capabilities.

Innovative Thinker – Anticipates future trends and applies new tools and technologies to strengthen engagement.

Compensation Overview Princeton – NJ – US $167,540 – $203,013. The starting compensation range for this role is listed above for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefits Benefit offerings 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). Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment.

Work‑Life Benefits

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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Requisition R1599355 – Associate Director, Early Asset – Neuro Pipeline Insights and Analytics

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