Decision Analyst I

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Job Description

The Decision Analyst will play an instrumental role for BMS, as they will be responsible for applying advanced statistical analysis and optimization techniques to support data-driven decision-making processes. The Decision Analyst will develop and implement descriptive/explanatory models, decision support models, segmentation strategies, portfolio analyses, test/experimental designs, and measurement frameworks to provide actionable insights and recommendations that enhance business performance and drive growth in the region.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior analysts to implement statistical models, decision support models, and optimization techniques to solve complex business problems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather/analyze data, define problem statements and identify KPIs for decision-making

• Apply statistical analysis, regression modelling, clustering, segmentation, etc. to uncover trends and drivers in the data

• Conduct portfolio analyses to optimize resource allocation, product positioning and investment strategies

• Partner with senior analysts to design & implement test designs to evaluate effectiveness of marketing campaigns, pricing strategies, or other business initiatives.

• Partner with senior analysts to develop measurement frameworks and KPI dashboards to monitor business performance and provide actionable insights to stakeholders

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into projects and actionable recommendations

• With senior analysts prepare reports and visualizations to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels of the organization

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging methodologies, and best practices related to statistical analysis, optimization and decision support

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a working knowledge of statistical analysis, optimization techniques and decision support models

• Strong understanding of experimental design, hypothesis testing and A/B testing methodologies

• Solid ability to present complex information to non-technical stakeholders in a concise manner

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets to ensure accuracy and reliability of analysis

• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable insights and recommendations

Experience:

• We welcome a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research or a related discipline.

• Proven experience (typically 1 to 3 years) in a decision analysis, statistical modeling, or optimization role, preferably within the biopharma or pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience working with large datasets, statistical software packages (e.g., R, SAS, Python) and data visualization tools

• Experience with descriptive/explanatory models, regression modeling, clustering, segmentation and portfolio analysis

• Familiarity with the biopharma industry, including market dynamics, regulatory requirements and healthcare data sources

• Certification or training in decision analysis, statistical modeling or related

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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