Director, Real World Data Research

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Description:

As part of the Real-world data Research team, you will get the opportunity to work with a collaborative team in an inclusive and supportive environment. This position includes management and scientific methodological responsibilities ensuring the delivery of high-quality real-world studies. This role will be responsible for engagement with functional leads to provide consultation and may include summarizing book of work across the team. This role also involves managing timelines and deliverable quality, maintaining organizational alignment with BMS customers and external stakeholders (vendors, research support). Additionally, it encompasses the advancement of organizational knowledge and capabilities through scientific and managerial development and training. In this position, the candidate will be expected to apply an advanced knowledge of observational research methods, analytics and real-world data to BMS research questions emerging from a broad array of stakeholders and address questions across early- and late-stage drug development, product launch and life cycle management.

Responsibilities:

• This position will be an individual contributor but may have future management responsibility

• Supporting multiple asset- and market-facing stakeholders (e.g., HEOR, Patient Safety, Market Access, Medical) by prioritizing and organizing projects, facilitating development of research plans, ensuring quality results and partnering with BMS scientists in the delivery of research information and business insights

• Provide BMS research functions with consultative support on non-interventional research questions including assisting with resolution of methodological questions, implementation issues, interpretation of results and presentation / manuscript development as needed to ensure high quality, value-driven research projects

• Support Observational Protocol Review Committee (OPRC) with methodological review and approval recommendations as assigned

• Identify real world data sources and research opportunities globally through partnerships that support R&D, HEOR, Patient Safety and Market Access priorities

• Conduct non-interventional research projects using retrospective data resources to support RWD Research customer needs

• Prioritize and assign research projects across research teams (or within one’s own book of work if no formal team responsibilities)

• Communicate project status and results / insights effectively to all stakeholders

• Assess information environment and analytical tool set to ensure current and future needs are identified

• Enable the integration of innovative methods / applications to various projects Expected to possess the ability to work collaboratively and effectively across all areas, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment of RWD Research team goals

• Ensure transparent communication with employees, stakeholders, and departments for fair decision-making and open information sharing

• Ensures transparent and fair processes, policies, and actions throughout the organization Ability to adjust leadership approaches to suit the distinct requirements of different teams and situations, encouraging adaptability across the RWD Research team

• Adapt organizational strategies and goals in response to changing market dynamics or emerging opportunities

Qualifications:

• PhD or Masters in biostatistics, epidemiology, outcomes research, or related quantitative research field with 7+ years of experience

• 5+ years of experience using large real world data sets to conduct epidemiologic and ou