Decision Analyst II

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more:

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models, decision support models and optimization techniques to solve complex business problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather/analyze data, define problem statements and identify KPIs for decision-making
• Apply statistical analysis, regression modeling, clustering, segmentation, etc. to uncover trends and drivers in the data
• Conduct portfolio analyses to optimize resource allocation, product positioning and investment strategies
• Design & implement test designs to evaluate effectiveness of marketing campaigns, pricing strategies or other business initiatives
• Develop measurement frameworks and KPI dashboards to monitor business performance and provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Collaborate with international and country-based stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into projects and actionable recommendations
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging methodologies and best practices related to statistical analysis, optimization and decision support
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior analysts and team members when required​

Skills and competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of statistical analysis, optimization techniques and decision support models
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets to ensure accuracy and reliability of analysis
• Strong understanding of experimental design, hypothesis testing and A/B testing methodologies
• Strong business acumen and communication skills; ability to translate analytical findings into actionable insights and recommendations and communicate information to non-technical stakeholders in a concise manner
• Ability to design dashboards and other data visualizations to effectively communicate key findings and trends
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong fit with BMS Behaviours (Passion, Innovation, Urgency, Accountability, Inclusion, Integrity) is required

Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research or a related discipline.
• Proven experience (typically 3 to 5 years) in a decision analysis, statistical modeling, or optimization role, preferably within the biopharma or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working with large datasets, statistical software packages (e.g., R, SAS, Python), and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau), and application development environments (e.g. Domino)
• Experience with descriptive/explanatory models, regression modeling, clustering, segmentation and portfolio analysis
• Familiarity with the biopharma industry, including market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and healthcare data sources - particularly in European, Asian, and Latin/South American Countries
• Certification or training in decision analysis, statistical modeling, or related
• Full business English proficiency required; proficiency in other major international languages (German, French, etc) is beneficial

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through science ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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