Strategy & Operations, Associate Director Princeton, NJ

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Position Summary

As the operational lead for the Statistics Therapeutic Areas within DQS the Strategy & Operations Associate Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organizations strategic agenda. This leader will drive operational excellence foster collaboration and ensure seamless project delivery across highly cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings a consulting mindsetdemonstrated by a track record of managing complex enterprise-wide strategic initiatives influencing cross-functional leaders and delivering measurable business outcomes in dynamic environments. Leveraging strong leadership and organizational skills the Associate Director will optimize resource and budget allocation manage high-impact projects from conception through execution and enable data-driven decision-making that advances DQS and enterprise priorities. This role also supports value realization including ROI tracking for advanced analytics and process enablement initiatives. This role serves as a key connector across DQS and enterprise functions ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and execution.



Key Responsibilities


o Partner with Statistics Therapeutic Area leadership to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with portfolio priorities.

o Drive consistency and excellence in operational processes while creating an environment of data-driven decision-making

o Lead cross-functional project delivery from ideation to execution ensuring transparency accountability and measurable outcomes with change management and value realization embedded throughout.

o Oversee end-to-end financial planning and reporting including budget projections vendor spend tracking and risk management.

o Monitor and optimize resource allocation for internal and external teams supporting both pipeline objectives and continuous improvement efforts.

o Facilitate strategic discussions escalate key risks and collaborate with project leads across the organization.

o Work with technical leads to manage reporting compliance and KPIs following best practices.

o Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimization and technical innovation.

o Author leadership messaging and change management communications for internal and external stakeholders.

o Mentor junior talent in best practices for project management stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

o Build and maintain strong relationships across divisions fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

o Coordinate internal events (e.g. Townhalls scientific innovation meetings) and conference management activities.

o Ensure adherence to company policies regulatory requirements and quality standards.