> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2058916-executive-director-real-world-evidence-innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2058916-executive-director-real-world-evidence-innovation). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Executive Director, Real World Evidence Innovation... - **Company:** Bristol Myers Squibb - **Location:** Princeton, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $254,530.0 - $308,434.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Documentation, Databases, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Knowledge Management, Web Analytics, EHR Systems, Data Layers, AI Platforms, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gn14qt ## About the Role + Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, or related RWE field (advanced degree PhD or equivalent preferred) + 10+ years of progressive experience in real-world evidence, epidemiology, or health data science in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical setting + Deep expertise in RWD database ecosystems - including claims, EMR/EHR, registries, and global specialty sources - with proven experience building or managing TA or enterprise-level data access programs + Track record of building new functions, teams, or capabilities in large, complex organizations + Experience with AI and digital analytics tools applied to RWE workflows + Strong executive presence and communication skills - able to represent Medical's data and evidence priorities at the enterprise and leadership level Locations: Princeton, NJ (preferred); Madison (Giralda Farms), NJ; Uxbridge, UK; Warsaw, Poland; Boudry, Switzerland ## Description The Executive Director will serve as the **central connective node** **for Medical** across the BMS enterprise RWE ecosystem - linking Medical study teams to the full landscape of internal and external data assets, technology platforms, AI capabilities, and cross-functional partners. A core priority is working with the Data Analytics and HEOR teams to identifying and integrating the growing portfolio of available therapeutic area-level data sources - including EMR/EHR, claims, registries, specialty datasets, and partner platforms - and making those assets practically accessible and scientifically deployable for the MEG, MAP & RWE and Global Medical teams. Specifically, the role sits at the **intersection of four organizational communities:** **MEG study teams** - who need scientific guidance, methods support, and database expertise to design and execute high-quality NIS and RWD-integrated studies **Data Analytics & IT / BI&T** - who own the data infrastructure, platforms, and tooling that enable RWD acquisition, access, and analysis **External RWD ecosystem** - including database vendors, academic partners, and epidemiological networks that the RWDIC will curate and broker access to Cross Functional Partners including WWTA, HEOR, Clinical Development, Market Access and Commercial teams. This role is fundamentally a **capability-building, connectivity, and enterprise enablement role** - not a study execution role. The Executive Director will not own or run RWE studies directly; instead, they will ensure that BMS Medical has the infrastructure, data access, scientific methods, and organizational fluency to generate real-world evidence with speed, rigor, and competitive advantage. Responsibilities Build & Lead the RWD Innovation Center + Establish this capability within Medical - defining the RWDIC mission, governance model, KPIs, and operating model from the ground up, as an enterprise-level function new to the Medical organization at BMS. + Set the strategic vision for how BMS Medical engages with the evolving RWD ecosystem, including new data partnership models, AI-integrated workflows, and enterprise data infrastructure. + Serve as the enterprise authority on RWD strategy, data connectivity, and scientific standard acting as a senior resource for Medical leadership and cross-functional partners. End-to-End Data RWE Capability + Build an end-to-end capability which enables Global Medical to lead in the space of RWE generation and publication to meet the needs of HCPs and patients + **Own the end-to-end data connectivity architecture for Global Medical:** mapping, accessing, and mobilizing the full landscape of internal and external data sources available across BMS therapeutic areas. + **Identify, evaluate, and build an enterprise RWD data landcape** by TA including EMR/EHR systems, claims databases, specialty registries and global sources, ensuring teams know what exists, how to access it, and how to deploy it for their evidence questions. + Serve as the **organizational bridge between MEG teams and the Unified Data Layer** , ensuring that the data infrastructure investments made in BI&T and Data Analytics are translated into practical, scientific utility for Medical. + Drive a culture of continuous innovation to stay ahead of emerging data sources, design paradigms, AI-enabled approaches, and digital tools, and translating them rapidly into practical team capability. Enterprise Cross-Functional Connectivity & Integration + Serve as Medical's senior liaison to the enterprise RWE ecosystem, actively connecting and aligning with WWTA, HEOR, Clinical Development, Market Access, Commercial, BI&T/Data Analytics to ensure that Medical's RWD capability is integrated within, and benefits from, the broader enterprise infrastructure. + Represent Medical's RWD priorities in enterprise technology roadmaps, data governance forums, and AI platform investment decisions, ensuring MEG's scientific requirements shape platform design. + Identify and activate data sources and evidence assets that already exist across BMS TAs, working with BI&T/Data Analytics, HEOR and WWTA to inventory available data, surface reuse opportunities, and prevent duplication of investment. + Build and steward enterprise-level partnerships with leading RWD data vendors, academic partners, and epidemiological networks + Connect Medical's evidence generation activities to the enterprise AI and LLM capabilities, ensuring MEG teams are positioned to leverage AI throughout the study lifecycle. Scientific Expertise: NIS, Epidemiology & Advanced Study Designs + Institutionalize RWD as the standard first step in study planning, ensuring teams interrogate available databases for feasibility, patient population sizing, treatment patterns, and outcome rates before committing to trial infrastructure. + Build and maintain the RWDIC knowledge base across the full spectrum of advanced RWD-integrated designs: + RWD-informed trials: informing endpoint selection, eligibility criteria, sample size, and increasing probability of technical success + External Control Arms: patient matching, propensity methods, eligibility alignment, and regulatory considerations + Hybrid designs: integrating RWD with primary data collection, including harmonization and documentation standards + Serve as the internal advisor when teams are considering non-traditional designs - pressure-testing feasibility and scientific credibility before resources are committed. Organizational Capability Building & Training + Design and deliver an enterprise RWD training **curriculum** - covering database literacy, advanced study designs (ECAs, hybrid, RWD-supplemented trials), AI/digital approaches, and data acquisition pathways - targeted at MEG & MAP study teams. + Lead a **RWD Community of Practice** and maintain a living knowledge management system - playbooks, database landscape summaries, design guidance, and acquisition process maps - under the RWDIC banner. + Build organizational confidence and fluency in RWD within Medical, creating a culture where teams proactively engage available data assets and move with speed and scientific rigor., 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. Supporting People with Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. Candidate Rights BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. ## Related Videos - [Why Your AI Agent Keeps Hallucinating Your Data: Building Deterministic Context Layers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2055-why-your-ai-agent-keeps-hallucinating-your-data-building-deterministic-context-layers) - [Bitcoin SV: The Massively Scaled Blockchain to Meet Developer Needs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/20-bitcoin-sv-the-massively-scaled-blockchain-to-meet-developer-needs) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Panel Discussion: Responsible AI in Practice - Real-World Examples and Challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/488-panel-discussion-responsible-ai-in-practice-real-world-examples-and-challenges) - [Welcome to Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/4-welcome-to-switzerland) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)