Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director), Data Strategy and Partnerships

Job Description

In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences) a distinguished department within our companys renowned Research and Development division quantitative scientists in partnership with other subject matter experts apply state-of-the art scientific methodologies and tools to enable the discovery development regulatory approval manufacturing and marketing of medical drugs and vaccines for the benefit of patients and global human health.

The BARDS Real-World Evidence (RWE) Capabilities & Analytics team is looking for an Associate Director Data Strategy & Partnerships with expertise in data strategy advanced analytics and partnership management to contribute to the development exchange and communication of evidence that demonstrates the value of our Companys pharmaceuticals and vaccines and provides our customers (payers providers patients regulatory and policy makers) with transformative insights. The candidate filling this position will be working in a multi-faceted fast-paced cross-functional environment expected to interface both externally with partners or data vendors and internally with Company leaders.

Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Horizon scanning developing and managing strategic partnerships to accelerate and generate insights that inform healthcare decisions and policy through novel studies methods and technologies

• Managing collaborations and effectively identifying and communicating data needs and capabilities with extended stakeholders

• Leading knowledge management and data innovation initiatives to increase access to and interoperability of data data strategy models analytics and evidence

• Conducting data analytic projects using standard and advanced analytic methods to meet business objectives

• Partner effectively with Value and Epidemiology teams to understand and address real-world data gaps and opportunities

• Maintaining awareness and communication of scientific and technologic developments within the fields of data science informatics and health technology assessment (HTA)

• Advancing presenting and publishing novel methodologies in the fields of data science and informatics at international/national congresses and in scientific and technology journals

We are seeking a collaborative individual that is comfortable working independently and can initiate and execute innovative projects that bridge data science informatics and emerging technologies. The individual should also be comfortable solving complex problems across matrixed and multi-functional teams (e.g. the Value & Implementation Outcomes Research and Epidemiology teams) and the product development lifecycle bring a flexible mindset with the ability to identify generate and evaluate alternatives best suited to business needs and have entrepreneurial perspective applied to research understanding and utilization of human health data in a rapidly changing environment.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Doctoral Degree or masters degree from a recognized school of medicine public health management or programs in epidemiology biostatistics health policy economics informatics or related quantitative discipline

Required Experience and Skills:

• 3 years with PhD or 5 years with Masters degree hands-on experience in the design and implementation of quantitative science methods in the healthcare industry

• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communications (written and oral) and consistent ability to execute on objectives

• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple and competing priorities

• Entrepreneurial and evidence of intellectual curiosity

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Doctoral degree

• Experience with epidemiology outcomes research real-world evidence value implementation and/or health and medical informatics

• Experience critically evaluating data vendors and capabilities

• Experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) Generative AI predictive analytics and emerging technologies

• Experience in business development and strategic planning

• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scientific publications

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Required Skills:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Strategies Collaborating Communication Data Management Data Science Leadership Methods and Tools Real World Data Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills:

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5 2023 employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week Monday - Thursday although the specific days may vary by site or organization with Friday designated as a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require an on-site Hybrid work model does not apply to and daily in-person attendance is required for field-based positions; facility-based manufacturing-based or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.

The salary range for this role is

$139600.00 - $219700.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical dental vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits including 401(k) paid holidays vacation and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/26/2025

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Required Experience:

Director