Director, Real World Data Strategy

Role Overview

The Director, Real World Data Strategy sits at the intersection of business strategy, data intelligence, and AI-driven innovation, serving as a key member of the enterprise Real-World Data (RWD) Strategy team. This is a business-first role powered by data and accelerated by artificial intelligence.

What You Will Do

The Director is responsible for translating BMS’s most pressing business and R&D priorities into sharp, actionable RWD strategies, and for leading the team’s adoption and application of AI to reshape how the organization identifies, evaluates, acquires, and deploys real-world data assets to drive evidence generation, competitive differentiation, and patient impact.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Success in this role requires deep domain expertise, AI fluency and curiosity, executive presence, rigorous analytical thinking, and a relentless focus on outcomes for the business.

Requirements

• 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 evolving external RWD ecosystem
• Significant experience engaging with RWD vendors and data partners, including negotiating and shaping strategic relationships

Benefits

• Wellbeing support
• Retirement and financial protection benefits
• Insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Paid company holidays
• Paid vacation annually
• Paid sick leave
• Paid volunteer days
• Summer hours flexibility
• Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
• Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day