Sr. Director, TA Lead - Trial Analytics, Insights, and Planning (TAIP)

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Position Summary The 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 the Oncology 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—supporting trial-level planning, overseeing delivery performance, and leading a team of analytics professionals across multiple levels and geographies. This role will have direct reports across different levels of seniority, and the incumbent will provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and performance management. You will serve as a strategic thought 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 serve as a trusted partner to TA medical, clinical, and operational leadership. This role requires a strong foundation in both clinical trial science and applied analytics across site feasibility, enrollment modeling, scenario exploration, along with the ability to translate insights into strategies that directly impact trial timelines and operational delivery outcomes. You will play a key role in evolving TAIP capabilities, ensuring consistency across analytic methodology, fostering innovation, and driving measurable business impact. Key Responsibilities Manage a team of analysts, including accountability for performance management, career development, and day-to-day support Lead the analytics strategy and execution across a global portfolio of oncology trials Guide, support, and review work across study-level analytics leads, acting as both coach and strategic sounding board Track delivery progress across trials, escalating risks and ensuring alignment with trial milestones and enterprise priorities Serve as a strategic advisor to TA leadership, shaping trial strategy, feasibility, and portfolio-level planning through data-driven insights Ensure cross-trial consistency and innovation in forecasting, feasibility modelling, performance dashboards, and protocol analytics Promote global collaboration, coordinating across teams to ensure effective, scalable delivery Lead discussions on cost implications of country mix and study design decisions at the portfolio level Promote study optimization analytics across trials, including evaluation of patient and site burden and competitive landscape data Coordinate field-based insights into TA-wide feasibility and site prioritization approaches Champion use of platforms, tools, and data infrastructure that support delivery excellence Integrate analytics with clinical supply planning where relevant to ensure delivery-readiness Contribute to the enterprise evolution of TAIP, defining best practices, mentoring talent, and elevating analytics standards across trials Applies critical thinking to analyze complex data, challenge assumptions, and generate strategic, evidence-based recommendations Qualifications & Experience Education: Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field preferred such as Biology, Medicine, Data Science, Computer Science, Clinical Research, etc. Experience: 10+ years in management consulting, trial analytics, or clinical strategy is required Direct experience with clinical trial feasibility, enrollment forecasting, and operational analytics Deep experience in Oncology or related fields Proven ability to lead teams, engage with senior stakeholders, and operate effectively across global functions Demonstrated experience delivering under tight timelines and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment Skills: Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to translate data-driven insights into enterprise-level decisions Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Direct experience with building forecasting models, dashboards, and site feasibility tools is a plus Why Join This Team? Drive strategic clinical impact: Leverage data, analytics, and scientific expertise to inform smarter, faster development decisions that bring therapies to patients sooner Shape the future of analytics leadership: As member of the TAIP leadership team, 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 enterprise Pathway to enterprise leadership: This role is a launchpad for broader strategic and leadership opportunities across BMS Collaborate globally, drive locally: Operate as part of a distributed team while anchoring analytics leadership within your therapeutic area If 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: Cambridge Crossing: $261,840 - $317,292 
Princeton - NJ - US: $233,780 - $283,291 
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