Sr. Director, TAIP TA Lead – Trial Analytics, Insights, and Planning (TAIP)
- Princeton, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
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Read more: .The Sr Director, TAIP TA Lead is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Head of the TAIP unit within Bristol Myers Squibb’s Trial Analytics, Insights, and Planning (TAIP) organization—an internal consulting team that drives clinical development excellence through data-driven insights, feasibility modelling, and strategic trial planning.As the analytics lead for a therapeutic area (TA), you will be accountable for the end-to-end analytics strategy and execution across a global portfolio of clinical trials within that TA—level planning, overseeing delivery performance, and leading a team of analytics professionals across multiple levels and geographies. You will have direct reports across different levels of analysts, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, and performance management.You will serve as a strategic partner to TA medical, clinical, and operational leadership, influencing decisions that directly impact trial timelines, cost, and quality. You will be responsible for providing hands-on support, and quality control across studies while coaching study-level analytics leads and coordinating cross-trial priorities. You will act as a sounding board and escalation point for delivery-focused team members and a trusted partner to TA medical, clinical, and operational leadership.This role requires a strong foundation in both clinical trial science and applied analytics, along with the ability to translate insights into strategies that directly impact trial timelines and delivery outcomes. You will also play a key role in evolving TAIP capabilities, ensuring consistency across methods, fostering innovation, and driving measurable business impact.We are hiring TAIP TA Leads with experience in one or more of the following areas: Oncology, Neuroscience, Cell Therapy, Hematology, Immunology, or Cardiovascular.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a team of direct reports, including performance management, career development, and day-to-day supportLead the analytics strategy and execution across a global portfolio of trials within your assigned TAGuide, support, and review work across study-level analytics leads, acting as both coach and strategic sounding boardTrack delivery progress across trials, escalating risks and ensuring alignment with trial milestones and enterprise prioritiesServe as a strategic advisor to TA leadership, shaping trial strategy, feasibility, and portfolio-level planning through data-driven insightsEnsure cross-trial consistency and innovation in forecasting, feasibility modelling, performance dashboards, and protocol analyticsPromote global collaboration, coordinating across teams to ensure effective, scalable deliveryLead discussions on cost implications of country mix and study design decisions at the portfolio levelPromote study optimization analytics across trials, including evaluation of patient and site burden and competitive landscape dataCoordinate field-based insights into TA-wide feasibility and site prioritization approachesChampion use of platforms, tools, and data infrastructure that support delivery excellenceIntegrate analytics with clinical supply planning where relevant to ensure delivery-readinessContribute to the enterprise evolution of TAIP, defining best practices, mentoring talent, and elevating analytics standards across trialsApplies critical thinking to analyze complex data, challenge assumptions, and generate strategic, evidence-based recommendationsQualifications & ExperienceEducation: Preferred advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant fieldExperience:10+ years in management consulting, trial analytics, or clinical strategy is requiredDeep experience in one or more therapeutic areas: Oncology, Neuroscience, Cell Therapy, Hematology, Immunology, or CardiovascularProven ability to lead teams, engage with senior stakeholders, and operate effectively across global functionsSkills:Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to translate data-driven insights into enterprise-level decisionsExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsFamiliarity with forecasting models, dashboards, and feasibility tools is a plusWhy Join This Team?Own the Analytics Strategy for a TA: Shape and lead the analytics agenda across a portfolio of trials in a critical therapeutic areaDrive Strategic Clinical Impact: Use data and science to inform smarter, faster development decisions that bring therapies to patients soonerShape the Future of Analytics Leadership: As a senior member of the TAIP organization, you will help define the future of trial analytics at BMS—setting standards, mentoring talent, and influencing the evolution of data-driven trial planning across the enterprisePathway to Enterprise Leadership: This role is a launchpad for broader strategic and leadership opportunities across BMSCollaborate Globally, Drive Locally: Operate as part of a distributed team while anchoring analytics leadership within your therapeutic areaIf you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.Compensation Overview: Princeton - NJ - US: $244,560 - $296,352The 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 visitBenefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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