Director, Real World Data Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$197,800–$239,681 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Dec 28, 2026

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About Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines to patients.

Bristol Myers Squibb currently has 34 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $153,830–$186,404 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Real World Data Strategy

The Director, Real World Data Strategy joins the enterprise Real-World Data Strategy team to serve as a business-first leader at the intersection of data intelligence and AI-driven innovation. This role involves translating R&D priorities into actionable strategies, leading the adoption of artificial intelligence to identify, evaluate, and deploy real-world data assets, and establishing frameworks for evidence generation. The successful candidate will build AI-enabled data opportunities, monitor the global RWD ecosystem, and develop executive-ready business cases for investments and licensing. Key requirements include deep expertise in real-world healthcare data, AI fluency in generative AI and machine learning, and experience with analytic platforms and federated environments. The role solves the challenge of aligning complex data investments with measurable business value to accelerate exploratory use cases and improve patient impact.

What you'll do

  • Lead the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics into real-world data (RWD) strategy and evidence generation.
  • Translate R&D priorities and business goals into actionable RWD investment strategies and data exploration plans.
  • Identify and evaluate emerging AI-enabled data opportunities and technologies to enhance strategic decision-making.
  • Develop executive-ready business cases for RWD investments, acquisitions, and licensing decisions based on portfolio needs.
  • Monitor the global RWD ecosystem to connect research questions with differentiated data sources and novel use cases.
  • Establish scalable assessment frameworks and dashboards to prioritize RWD opportunities across the enterprise portfolio.
  • Drive high-visibility engagement with senior leaders to align cross-functional teams on data strategy and investment decisions.
  • Identify and manage external RWD data providers to develop partnerships that create a lasting strategic advantage.

What we're looking for

  • Advanced degree in health research, life sciences, data science, quantitative sciences, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in real-world healthcare data, data strategy, market intelligence, life sciences, or consulting.
  • Demonstrated experience applying AI and advanced analytics in an RWD, life sciences, or data strategy context.
  • Proven ability to operate as a strategic advisor to senior leaders in a complex, matrixed life sciences organization.
  • Deep expertise in RWD sources, data evaluation approaches, research and analytic applications, and the external RWD ecosystem.
  • Significant experience engaging with RWD vendors and data partners, including negotiating and shaping strategic relationships.
  • Knowledge of RWD compliance requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, etc.), including emerging considerations for AI use in healthcare data.

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