Senior Manager, Development to Launch Analytics

Senior Manager, Development to Launch Analytics

The PDS (Product Development and Supply) Analytics team is a team within BMS Business Insights and Technology (BI&T) that partners with the PDS organization to answer key business questions and drive business strategy using advanced data science and analytics.

The Senior Manager, Development to Launch Analytics will join a dynamic and collaborative data science and business insights team dedicated to tackling key strategic questions that drive our enterprise forward. Reporting directly to the Associate Director or Senior Director, Development to Launch Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in developing advanced data analytic tools that guide strategic decisions across our member functions, spanning end-to-end drug development and product launch activities.

From Product Development and Cell Therapy Development to Manufacturing Science & Technology and Clinical Supply Chain, your work will have a far-reaching impact. As a successful candidate, you will elevate our analytic capabilities by building and owning machine learning, statistical, and quantitative models. You will also excel at operationalizing, interpreting, and maintaining these models utilizing cutting-edge Dev Ops practices and insightful business reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Decisions:
  Work closely with PDS senior leaders to proactively identify and address priority business questions related to CMC development, new product introduction and business operations. This includes all steps from problem identification and key question development through hypothesis testing, driving analysis, and presenting key findings to leadership.
• Driving Analytics and Capabilities:
  Answer key business questions using innovative analytic and data science techniques. Support the development of core analytical and data science tools including AI and machine learning models, ETL (Extract, transform, and load) data processes, and statistical methodologies.
• Driving Team Productivity and Operational Excellence:
  Ensure consistent adoption of coding best-practices, coding standards and data analysis methodologies by contracted or other team staff. Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the team's overall productivity.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business analytics, data science, engineering, finance, or another quantitative field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with applied machine learning, statistical models, time-series modeling, or quantitative forecasting.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL, Python, and/or R in production/operational environments.
• Experience in data architecture and database concepts.
• Experience working with probabilistic methods, including Monte Carlo simulations, probability theory, and Bayesian methods.
• Experience developing code in a production-grade environment using version control is a significant plus.
• Experience in the life sciences and/or pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills to effectively work in a highly matrixed organization.
• Ability to learn new tools and skills quickly and apply PDS-specific knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead small teams/groups and prioritize work across multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Ability to work with teams across organizational lines and structures.

Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $147,080 - $178,221 New Brunswick - NJ - US: $133,710 - $162,019 Seattle - WA: $147,080 - $178,221

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees…