BristolMyers Squibb

Director, Customer Insights & Engagement- Thoracic

BristolMyers Squibb$197K — $239K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytics or market research
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
  • Strong stakeholder management and consultative partnership skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of delivering insights to executives.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, ensuring quality control of deliverables.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard data sources and tools, including advanced analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive market research plans for actionable insights.
  • Oversee synthesis of data from multiple sources to inform marketing strategies.
  • Deliver presentations that synthesize data and demonstrate understanding of market dynamics.
  • Collaborate with AI Forecasting to ensure integrated insights generation.
  • Partner with Brand Leads to address business questions and support presentations.
  • Identify opportunities for innovative techniques in insights generation.
  • Drive continuous improvement in analytics processes through innovation.

Benefits

  • Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
  • Wellbeing Support: Programs for employee wellness and assistance.
  • Financial Well-being: 401(k) plan, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • Paid Time Off: Flexible time off and paid national holidays.
  • Additional time off for personal needs, volunteer days, and annual Global Shutdown.
Full Job Description

Summary:

The Director, Customer Insights & Engagement will serve as a strategic leader within the Customer Insights & Engagement organization, driving the design and execution of advanced analytics and market research insights and capabilities that optimize engagement and performance across the US Thoracic business.

This role is accountable for delivering end-to-end analytics and insights, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and enterprise commercial strategies. As a senior leader, the position will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including Brand Tumor Leads, Sales, Finance, Medical and Access Leads—to integrate insights into broader go-to-market plans and enable data-driven decision-making. The Director will lead the development of standardized reporting frameworks, predictive models, and performance dashboards to monitor execution and resource allocation, while championing innovation in analytics, fostering adoption of advanced tools and methodologies (including AI and machine learning), and building organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Market Research & Analytics Leadership

  • Develop and execute comprehensive primary and secondary market research plans focused on actionable insights and identification of potential brand opportunities.
  • Oversee synthesis of 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 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

  • Identifies opportunities and leads the development and deployment of innovative approaches and techniques in insight generation that reflect best practice
  • Advocate for 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

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

Leadership & Governance Lead

  • Manage, and mentor the team to deliver high-quality integrated solutions.
  • Ensure adherence to all BMS operating policies and governance standards.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytics or market research
  • 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 to senior executives.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, 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 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: Builds high-performing teams and develops future leaders across the organization.

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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
 

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.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

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.

About BristolMyers Squibb

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Join the vibrant team at BristolMyers Squibb, a leader in global biopharmaceutical innovation, where your career growth is as important as the life-changing solutions we develop. At BristolMyers Squibb, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do Embark on a career with BristolMyers Squibb and be part of a company that’s dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. With us, you’ll contribute to a culture that embraces scientific innovation, responsible leadership, and community outreach. Explore job opportunities in various fields from research to marketing, and join a team that values leadership and diversity. Our commitment to career growth means we support your journey with extensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and a global, diverse network of professionals. Innovative Work At BristolMyers Squibb, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From pioneering research in oncology to breakthroughs in immunology, our professionals have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the field and impact lives globally. Our collaborative environment encourages team members to challenge the status quo and bring forward ideas that pave the way for groundbreaking solutions. Be Part of a Great Team Working at BristolMyers Squibb means being part of a team that supports your aspirations and shares your values. Our culture thrives on teamwork, respect, and diversity, creating a workplace where everyone can achieve their potential. Enjoy the benefits of being part of a company that values work-life balance, provides competitive benefits, and fosters an environment where skills and leadership are developed through hands-on experience and comprehensive mentorship programs. Future-Proof Your Career With a multitude of job opportunities ranging from internships to full-time positions, BristolMyers Squibb is not just hiring; we’re building futures. We equip our employees with the tools needed for success, including advanced training in diverse skill sets, leadership programs, and opportunities for professional networking and growth. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and innovative team players who are ready to make a difference. Explore our career portal for all current job listings and be sure to submit your resume. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with the latest company news, career tips, and industry insights from BristolMyers Squibb. Our careers blog is a resource for potential and current employees looking to maximize their career potential. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and insider information tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at BristolMyers Squibb. At BristolMyers Squibb, your career is just the beginning – it’s a pathway to personal and professional fulfillment. Join us and make a global impact.
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