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

Role: Lead strategic and operational planning for Data and Quantitative Sciences (DQS) within global R&D, enhancing organizational effectiveness and decision-making. Responsibilities: establish governance, manage complex cross-functional programs, translate organizational priorities into integrated plans, oversee resource and portfolio management, and drive organizational change and continuous improvement. Requires translating data and project insights into executive-level recommendations and maintaining operating practices that ensure transparency and accountability. Qualifications: 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. Preferred: experience leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing without direct authority, and applying AI, automation, and digital tools in a regulated environment. Skills: portfolio governance, strategic planning, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and synthesizing complex data for strategic decisions. High-Value: 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.