Associate Director, Development Strategy Analyst

Bristol-Myers Squibb - Madison, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Madison, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Director, Development Strategy Analyst at Bristol-Myers Squibb is a senior clinical research professional responsible for analyzing clinical trial data to enhance study feasibility, select appropriate countries and sites, and develop data-driven patient recruitment forecasts. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams to drive strategic objectives in clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Drive feasibility strategy for priority trials and acceleration efforts for related analytics.
• Contribute to the clinical development strategy for a program or indication.
• Provide insights for planning based on team data analysis.
• Supply data analytics and insights for business development evaluations.
• Conduct study feasibility assessments throughout the clinical study lifecycle.
• Collect and analyze internal and external competitive intelligence data to influence protocol design, patient recruitment, and study execution.
• Lead country and site identification, feasibility, and selection activities for clinical studies.
• Analyze data to define optimal geographic footprints and proposed sites for clinical studies.
• Review historical site performance data to inform site selection.
• Design and execute feasibility assessments to evaluate prospective sites' capabilities.
• Collaborate with Global Development Operations to finalize country and site allocations.
• Create and maintain patient enrollment forecasts at study and country levels.
• Develop patient enrollment models based on study objectives.
• Define projected patient recruitment rates and enrollment timelines, considering site activation.
• Update patient enrollment forecasts to account for new factors.
• Perform scenario modeling and accrual forecasting to inform study teams.
• Track patient accrual against plans and update study teams on any changes impacting timelines or performance.
• Serve as a core member of the Study Team and Country & Site Selection Team.
• Support ad-hoc analyses for advanced data insights to address specific business needs.
• Provide data insights and analytics for governance and operational review meetings.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives focused on improving study planning and execution.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., MBA, MS, PharmD preferably in a scientific discipline or allied health field).
• 5-7 years of experience in a relevant role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience with country and site selection, trial feasibility, and enrollment forecasting.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in storytelling with data, translating complex data into compelling narratives.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in analytics tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, and Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and solution implementation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of clinical trial processes and analytical techniques for data interpretation and presentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with industry competitive intelligence tools.
• Experience with project management and process improvement methodologies.
• Customer-focused with attention to detail.
• Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work environment
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion programs