Summary:The Associate Director, Customer Insights and Engagement supports the development and leads the execution of analytics and insight-generation activities that inform strategic and tactical decision-making for the immunology business. This role analyzes and synthesizes data across secondary and primary sources, contributes to the design and execution of market research initiatives, 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.
As an Associate Director, this role will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners -including members of the Brand, Sales, Medical, and Access teams - to support data-informed decision-making and customer engagement. In this capacity, the Associate Director will work under the guidance of the Director ensuring alignment with business unit and enterprise objectives.
The Associate Director 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.
Responsibilities:Market Research & Analytics Leadership- Oversee synthesis of data from multiple sources (APLD, IQVIA, SHS, Komodo, Claims, Patient chart data, Brand Impact, internal data) to extract meaningful business insights that inform marketing strategies.
- Proactively focus on discovery of insights hidden in vast, disparate amounts of data to help us make smarter and more informed decisions across the organization.
- Support primary and secondary market research plans focused on actionable insights and identification of potential brand opportunities.
- Deliver clear, concise presentations that synthesize disparate data and demonstrate a deep understanding of market dynamics, competition, and brand performance.
Cross-Functional Partnership- Collaborate extensively with the AI Forecasting organization as well as the Centers of Excellence to ensure a unified and comprehensive approach to insights generation.
- Partner with Brand Leads to proactively answer business questions, provide data-based solutions to strategic choices, and support senior leader presentations.
Innovation & Advanced Analytics- Identify opportunities and lead the development and deployment of innovative approaches and techniques in insight generation that reflect best practice
- Lead 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- Serve as a thought leader for market research and advanced analytics, proactively identifying emerging trends, innovative methodologies, and best practices to continuously elevate the organization's insights capabilities
- Represent Customer Insights & Engagement in BU-level forums, collaborating with cross-functional partners to shape and influence long-term commercial strategies
- Champion the integration of 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- Ensure adherence to all BMS operating policies and governance standards
Qualifications:- Minimum 5 years of experience using advanced analytics techniques in pharmaceutical industry along with market research exposure.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred.
- Proven ability to work directly with pharmaceutical secondary data, analyzing and synthesizing large and complex data sources - APLD, IQVIA, SHS, Komodo, Claims, Patient chart data, Brand Impact, Specialty Pharmacy data, internal data - to identify insights furthering brand strategy.
- Developed analytic and information integration skills, ability to draw inferences from disparate pieces of data, identify key findings, and link to implications and provide recommendations.
- 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 to senior executives.
- 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 senior executives, bridging insights, strategy, and execution.
- Customer-First Mindset: Champions understanding and serving customers across all engagement touchpoints.
- Enterprise Leader: Balances BU-specific needs with broader enterprise priorities and capabilities.
- Innovative Thinker: Anticipates future trends and applies new tools and technologies to strengthen engagement.
- Empowering Collaborator: Collaborates and contributes to the development of organizational colleagues.
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Compensation Overview:Princeton - NJ - US: $197,800 - $239,681
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits 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.
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.
*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.
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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
