Associate Director, Strategy & Operations, R&D Data & Quantitative Sciences; DQS

Lead strategic and operational planning for Data and Quantitative Sciences (DQS) within global R&D, enhancing organizational effectiveness and decision-making.

• establish governance
• manage complex cross-functional programs
• translate organizational priorities into integrated plans
• oversee resource and portfolio management
• drive organizational change and continuous improvement
• requires translating data and project insights into executive-level recommendations
• maintaining operating practices that ensure transparency and accountability

• Master's degree in relevant fields (pharma, life sciences, business) with 8+ years or Bachelor's with 12+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or program management, ideally within pharma/biotech R&D.

• experience leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing without direct authority, and applying AI, automation, and digital tools in a regulated environment.

• portfolio governance
• strategic planning
• organizational change management
• stakeholder engagement
• synthesizing complex data for strategic decisions

emphasis on organizational effectiveness within a global, regulated, biotech/pharma setting; role based in Cambridge, MA, with full-time employment and no specified travel requirements.