Senior Director, Business Operations Strategic Data Analytics

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TheSenior Director Business Operations Strategic Data Analyticswill serve as a critical thought partner and strategic leader within our Global Development Operations (GDO) organization. This role will define and drive the analytical vision that underpins strategic planning organizational effectiveness and executive decision-making across GDO. The Senior Director will lead cross-functional collaboration with senior and executive leadership translating complex data into clear compelling insights that shape organizational strategy and accelerate operational performance.

The ideal candidate brings deep analytical expertise executive presence and a proven ability to build and sustain data-driven cultures within large matrixed pharmaceutical organizations. This leader combines intellectual rigor with strategic business acumen equally comfortable presenting to the C-suite and diving deep into complex datasets. Exceptional storytelling the ability to drive change at scale and a track record of leading high-impact initiatives are essential to success in this role.

This role also has the potential to be based in Boudry Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and leadthe end-to-end analytics strategy for GDO establishing frameworks for problem definition data sourcing insight generation and executive storytelling that drive organizational clarity and strategic alignment.

• Champion advanced data analyticscapabilities across the organization setting the standard for business intelligence decision-support infrastructure and data-driven performance management.

• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives partnering directly with senior and executive leaders to translate organizational goals into measurable outcomes KPIs and performance accountability frameworks.

• Drive executive-level communicationthrough sophisticated storytelling and narrative design distilling complex analytical findings into clear strategic recommendations for C-suite and board-level audiences.

• Own budgeting and financial forecastingfor key functional areas within GDO providing executive leadership with forward-looking financial intelligence and ensuring consistent attainment of financial targets.

• Architect and leadoperational efficiency and work elimination strategies identifying structural opportunities to optimize how GDO operates at scale.

• Set the standard for strategic communication institutionalizing best-practice frameworks (e.g. Pyramid Principle Smart Brevity) across the organization to elevate how teams communicate strategy and outcomes.

• Build and evolve performance management systems including enterprise KPI frameworks dashboards and analytics infrastructure with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Provide strategic oversightof financial workflows between Global Program Teams and GDO OpEx identifying opportunities to enhance transparency accountability and efficiency.

• Spearhead the identification prioritization and implementation of AI initiativeswithin GDO ensuring AI efforts are strategically aligned responsibly governed and scaled to deliver measurable business impact. Serve as a senior advocate for AI adoption and digital innovation across the organization.

• Serve as a primary strategic partnerto theTrial Analytics Insights & Planning (TAIP) teamand theDrug Development (DD) Strategy & Innovation team aligning efforts across data AI and operational transformation to drive cohesive enterprise-wide progress.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Operations Data Science or a related field;Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.

• 15 yearsof progressive experience in strategy business operations data analytics or management consulting with significant tenure in pharmaceutical drug development or life sciences organizations.

• Demonstrated leadership experienceat a Director or Senior Director level with a track record of influencing senior executives and leading cross-functional matrixed teams in complex global organizations.

• Priormanagement consulting experiencehighly preferred; ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies to ambiguous business challenges.

• Proven successbuilding and scaling data and analytics capabilities that drive enterprise-level evidence-based decision-making.

• Deep expertise withdata visualization platforms(e.g. Tableau Power BI) and fluency in translating technical outputs into strategic business narratives.

• Exceptionalexecutive communication and influencing skills able to command a room simplify complexity and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups at all levels.

• Expert-level proficiency incommunication frameworks(e.g. Pyramid Principle Smart Brevity TFSD) and the ability to coach others in their application.

• Strongfinancial acumen including experience overseeing budgeting forecasting and OpEx management in a pharmaceutical or similar regulated environment.

• Demonstrated ability tolead organizational changeand cultivate a data-centric culture across large distributed teams.

• Deep familiarity withgovernance compliance and risk managementpractices in a regulated pharmaceutical setting.

• Advanced proficiency inPowerPoint Excel and enterprise business analytics tools.

• Solid understanding ofclinical trial processes and drug development operations; hands-on experience strongly preferred.

• Proven track record championingtechnology and AI-driven process improvementsat scale; experience leading digital transformation initiatives a strong plus.

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Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits please visit 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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