Associate Director, Insights and Decision Science Academy

Role Summary

Role located at East Hanover, NJ (onsite only). The Associate Director, Insights and Decision Science Academy leads cross-IDS learning initiatives, designing dynamic learning programs and communities of learners to advance IDS capabilities and align with organizational objectives. The role shapes the future of IDS by developing, delivering, and continuously improving learning programs and knowledge sharing, while staying current with industry trends and adult learning practices to keep capabilities cutting-edge.

Responsibilities

• Integrate capabilities, communities of learners, and collaboration across IDS to drive functional excellence and organizational impact
• Design and facilitate learning programs that address current and future needs, with emphasis on emerging IDS capabilities like proactive data strategy, AI prototyping, and insight synthesis
• Monitor alignment of IDS capabilities and impact of learning programs and communities against organizational objectives and evolving needs
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement through communities of learners
• Regularly evaluate progress and impact, developing and providing actionable insights and recommendations for further development
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices to ensure IDS capabilities remain cutting-edge and competitive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a track record of developing and embedding strategic capabilities within a large, complex organization; experience building and nurturing communities of practice and driving innovation to address critical business challenges
• 6-8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, particularly in roles related to innovation, learning and development
• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and data strategy development
• Experience in an insights, analytics, or decision science role, with a deep understanding of methodologies, tools, and best practices required to generate high-quality insights
• Experience in developing and facilitating learning programs and workshops, rooted in current adult learning best practices
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives, providing actionable insights
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on fostering collaboration, curiosity, excellence, and continuous improvement
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in decision science and analytics
• Demonstrated ability to align data capabilities with business objectives and drive strategic impact

Skills

• Learning program design and facilitation
• Communities of practice development and knowledge sharing
• Data analytics, AI/ML concepts, and data strategy
• Strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration
• Performance measurement and impact assessment

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master of Science and/or MBA strongly preferred