Director, Strategy and Operations

Function Summary

Data and Quantitative Sciences (DQS) is the quantitative center of excellence within Drug Development at BMS. DQS members strive to achieve the vision to “be the world’s leading Data Science driven pharmaceutical company that transforms patients’ lives”.  If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!

Position Summary

As the Director, Strategy & Operations for Data Management, you will serve as the senior strategic and operational leader driving the multi-year transformation of Data Management at BMS. This role operates with autonomy to influence, define and execute functional strategy, establish governance frameworks, and lead cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes at scale. You will translate DQS's agentic-first, AI-enabled vision into operational reality—overseeing enterprise-wide execution, leading complex change initiatives end-to-end, and serving as a key connector between DQS leadership and cross-functional partners across R&D. The ideal candidate brings a strong consulting mindset, a proven record of driving organizational change, and the executive presence to represent DQS in senior forums, influence leadership decisions, and build the high-performing, future-ready teams needed to deliver on DQS's strategic imperatives.

Key Responsibilities
 

Strategy & Execution

• Partner with Data Management leadership to develop and execute a multi-year transformation strategy for Data Management focused on agentic-first, AI enablement, and scalable operational excellence.
• Translate strategy and operations priorities into execution with measurable outcomes; set and drive the cross-functional operating cadence (governance, KPIs, decision forums) to deliver priorities.
• Lead complex, enterprise-wide change initiatives end-to-end, embedding change management, value realization, and ROI tracking throughout.
• Standardize and scale process improvements across functions, championing a culture of continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.

Financial & Operational Accountability

• Accountable for end-to-end Data Management financial planning and reporting, including budget management, vendor spend optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Own resourcing and budget inputs for the Data Management function and drive trade-off decisions with DQS leadership.
• Establish performance frameworks, KPIs, and governance structures; provide performance insights and recommend trade-offs to leadership.
• Anticipate, escalate, and resolve enterprise risks and issues.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop new approaches and lead large, multi-team projects within DQS for process optimization, change management, and communications.
• Champion a continuous improvement mindset across multiple teams; integrate AI and data solutions to drive efficiency, enhance quality, and reduce costs.
• Pilot and implement innovative approaches; measure impact and scale successful solutions across the organization.

Communication & Influence

• Represent DQS as a delegate/proxy in key meetings, steering forums, and leadership discussions; bring forward data-driven positions and recommendations with clear decision rights.
• Communicate complex strategies and organizational priorities to diverse audiences.
• Author leadership messaging and change management communications for internal and external stakeholders.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build alignment and commitment across DQS functions; establish and maintain cross-functio