03/06/2024
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11.17.2023
Director of Decision Science – Statistical Innovation
At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.
Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.
We are recruiting a Decision Science Director to join our growing Statistical Innovation group. Our main focus is providing statistical methodology support for all phases of clinical development for AZ’s Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism and Respiratory & Immunology divisions together with specific targeted support for the Oncology division and the newly acquired Alexion division of AZ which specializes in medicines to treat rare diseases. You will complement the skills in the group by providing decision science solutions to problems faced in clinical development.
In this role, you will belong to the Early Biometrics & Statistical Innovation (EB&SI) department, where our data-centric focus helps us work efficiently and creatively to bring the right medicines to the right patients. Our teams use their expertise in statistics and programming to address drug development objectives and reduce uncertainty in product development, driving better business decisions with quantitative reasoning. As part of the Data Science & AI team, you’ll use technology at the forefront of science in a creative environment, with the scope to develop new statistical ideas and apply them in your work.
Main duties and responsibilities
You will provide key input as you use decision science to find solutions to problems at critical stages in the drug development cycle. Your key focus will be on producing pragmatic solutions, often within a tight time scale where the emphasis will be to deliver first, then refine and develop your solutions thereafter.
You will lead capability build in more than one of the following areas of decision science:
You will also provide expert consultancy on key issues for medical scientists working on clinical development plans and other key roles across the business where decision science can add value. This will involve leading and participating in strategic activities such as capability build projects, which can directly impact improvements to the way clinical trials are crafted and analysed in AstraZeneca. You will also be expected to interact with external scientists and regulators, through publications, presentations and cross-industry collaborations. There will also be a focus to proactively identify new areas where Decision science can contribute, developing collaborative relationships with the external scientific/academic community.
Requirements
Essential
Desirable
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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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11.14.2023
bp Decision Quality Analyst
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Please apply before 27 November 2023.
bp is reimagining energy for people and our planet, enabling us to pivot from being an international oil
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Coastal Fisheries Management and Policy:
Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Natural Resources and Environmental Management
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Job Number 2023-02167, Apply Here
Continuous until filled, application review begins December 18, 2023.
We seek a candidate who will expand the expertise of our department and integrate undergraduate and graduate education with cutting edge research that serves the needs of the people of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Island region. The successful candidate will have research expertise in decision science and/or risk analysis with a specific focus on management and policy for coastal fisheries, which can be construed broadly to include targeted, invasive, and/or threatened fish populations and other environmental challenges of federal, state, and community resource managers. The research program developed by the successful candidate will emphasize decision-making, quantitative/qualitative modeling to evaluate consequences and trade-offs of potential management actions, and the generation of results with clear and tangible benefits to resource management agencies. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching and mentoring skills that enrich the department’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs course offerings. The candidate should also have a strong desire to collaborate across the University of Hawai‘i System to build and grow a world-class fisheries science graduate program. NREM’s mission is to weave knowledge systems, build capacity and leadership for stewardship in Hawaii, and create scalable, holistic solutions to local and global environmental challenges. Our department is part of the land-grant College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, the founding college of UH. More information about NREM is available at https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/nrem/.
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04.01.2023
Decision Quality Analyst| bp
Location: United Kingdom - Scotland - Aberdeen/Dyce, United Kingdom - South East - Sunbury, United States - Texas - Houston.
Apply on the bp website HERE
The Projects organization in Production & Operations (P&O) delivers all bp’s medium- to large-scale projects on behalf of the P&O, Gas & Low Carbon, and Regions, Cities & Solutions entities. The Global Concept Development (GCD) and New Energy (NE) teams support project identification and deliver the front end of these new energy and resilient hydrocarbon projects, which requires making or recommending critical business and technical decisions when the outcome is uncertain. Decision Quality (DQ) provides a robust framework to improve decision making under uncertainty. Elements of the framework are currently applied within bp, but there is a desire to improve the uptake and rigor of DQ within the projects organization and related functions through full application of Decision Analysis (DA). The Decision Analyst will be expected to support decision making as well as assist in nurturing the growing interest in the DQ/DA framework through consulting, coaching, training, and building a track record of success. The position will require the ability to influence as well as a willingness to engage in "hands on” work.
Key Accountabilities
The Decision Analyst will report to the Decision Quality Manager and support implementation of DQ within Global Concept Development (GCD) and New Energy (NE) and its promotion across P&O-projects and beyond, in support of better decision making. Specific accountabilities include:
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01.31.20223
BODILY BICENTENNIAL PROFESSORSHIP IN ANALYTICS| University of Virginia | Darden School of Business
Location: Charlotsville, Virginia.
Extraordinary opportunity to take a break from your normal responsibilities to capture in writing and media your contributions to Analytics, including Data Science
The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia invites applications for an analytics Professorship. We are actively seeking an exceptional business and/or academic leader with real world experience, who has contributed innovative methodology and practice to analytics. This leader will take a break from their normal activities to create, write, and present at Darden. This will add to their professional credentials and refresh the individual professionally. This appointment will strengthen the School and the University of Virginia by growing the capabilities of tomorrow’s leaders in the areas such as data science, decision analysis, decision making, statistical forecasting, artificial intelligence applications, optimization, and uncertainty models for real-world problems. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to interact and collaborate with faculty experts in the field of data science at Darden and the School of Data Science. The products of the collaboration will ensure Darden can offer a unique contribution to analytics focused on helping practicing managers use analytics for decisions to drive strategy and business success.
Characteristics of Holders of the Professorship: The successful candidate will have made and will show promise of continuing to make advances in analytics practice and methods. They will be those who can make the greatest impact on the world through taking to time to share their work. Thought leaders from around the globe would be eligible for the award, whether from academics or management practice or government organizations.
Roles and Responsibilities: The primary activity will be to capture in media and writing the innovations they have made, interact with Darden and UVA colleagues, present their contributions, and share their work to the world. In addition, they will take time to further develop their contributions and innovations. The holder of the professorship will not have responsibility for Darden courses, although they will from time-to-time teach class sessions or deliver presentations to the Darden community.
The awardee will either be full-time in residence at the Darden School for 4-8 months of the year of their appointment, taking a leave-of-absence from existing responsibilities, or will dedicate part time to give a similar overall time equivalent. This time will primarily be spent at the Darden School with the option of some virtual connection periods. The successful candidate is encouraged to immerse themselves in the Darden/UVA community. To support their efforts, office space and administrative assistance will be provided.
Presentation and Associated Documents: In accepting the Professorship, the awardee will commit to making a presentation of their best work to students, faculty, and interested members of the Darden and UVA community during the year of the award. In addition, the recipient will commit to work with the Darden School to disseminate their ideas and scholarship to the world. This will include posting on the Darden website the presentation and additional support documents representing the vision of the work and contribution to improving the world. Once the website is established, it will be linked from news sites, blogs of thought leaders, and compendia of consulting and scientific firms.
Duration: The professorship will be given for a one-year period (not necessarily exactly matching a calendar or academic year) with a flexible start and end date. The award may be renewed for one additional year, as determined by the Advisory Board. It may be awarded to a prior recipient, providing there has been at least one award of the Professorship between the prior award and a subsequent award.
Nomination Procedures: Anyone may nominate candidate(s) for the Professorship and self-nominations are encouraged. To apply or nominate, email AnalyticsProfessorship@Darden.virginia.edu
If you are self-nominating please provide a CV, information about why you would be a good candidate and what you hope to produce while at Darden. Successful candidates will need to provide references as well.
For those nominating someone else, please include in your email contact information for the nominee and why they should be considered.
To see additional information about the Professorship, visit the website: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/bodily-bicentennial-professorship-analytics or download HERE.
The Darden School of Business is a top-rated global business school. The University of Virginia is regarded as one of the nation's finest public universities. Charlottesville is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States. See below for more information about UVA and the surrounding Charlottesville area. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician’s Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspective and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified nominations will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
06.24.2022
Strategic Decisions Group (SDG) Consultant, Life Science practice
Location: North America, to be based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Strategic Decisions Group, a strategy consulting firm built on a foundation of decision science, has advised life science clients for more than 40 years across a broad range of topics including R&D, marketing, M&A, growth strategies, capacity planning, and portfolio management. Our methodology helps life sciences clients make the complex strategic decisions with confidence, even in the face of time constraints, conflict, and uncertainty.
An SDG Consultant works as part of project teams to identify clients’ strategic issues; assess their business, industry, and competitors; structure problems; interview executives; conduct quantitative analysis, perform spreadsheet modeling; formulate and evaluate strategies; synthesize conclusions; create and improve complex business models; and prepare and deliver client presentations. The role entails frequent interaction with senior executives and extensive business analysis to draw insight and recommendations.
Through formal training and mentoring, you will develop a complete understanding of the SDG approach to strategy consulting, a working knowledge of financial methods, and the ability to interact effectively with clients. As you gain proficiency in SDG’s approach, your responsibilities will increase to include managing client meetings, leading teams, teaching and mentoring clients in strategic decisions and risk management.
To view the full description about this position, Click here.
Interested candidates may apply or reach out to Liz Thomas at lthomas@sdg.com
06.24.2022
Strategic Decisions Group (SDG) Principal or Engagement Manager, Life Science practice
Location: North America, to be based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Strategic Decisions Group (SDG) is seeking a Principal or an Engagement Manager for its Life Science practice in North America, to be based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Strategic Decisions Group, a strategy consulting firm built on a foundation of decision science, has advised life science clients for more than 40 years across a broad range of topics including R&D, marketing, M&A, growth strategies, capacity planning, and portfolio management. Our methodology helps life sciences clients make the complex strategic decisions with confidence, even in the face of time constraints, conflict, and uncertainty.
A Principal or an Engagement Manager manages all aspects of client engagements and client relationships. They interface with C-level executives, leadership teams, and boards of directors on issues of highest strategic importance within the client organization. They facilitate and guide client teams through the SDG strategy development process. They enjoy considerable control and flexibility in managing their career at SDG.
They supervise teams of SDG consultants in business, industry, and competitor assessment; in business and financial modeling; and in strategy development and evaluation. The projects are intended to help clients develop and implement creative strategies for the critical decisions they are facing.
To view the full description about this position, Click here.
About SDG
Founded in 1981, Strategic Decisions Group is renowned for its expertise in strategic decision making,
risk management, stakeholder alignment, and value creation. Through a collaborative,
team-based approach, SDG helps its clients find innovative, creative strategies to thrive today,
while also helping them build internal competencies and more effective decision-making
processes to meet competitive challenges in the future. A unique combination of analytic skills,
strategy-development techniques, and industry experience makes SDG a preferred strategy
consultant to the global Fortune 500. For more information, visit www.sdg.com .
11.03.2021
The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia | Bodily Bicentennial Professorship in Analytics
The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia invites applications for an analytics Professorship. We are actively seeking an exceptional business and/or academic leader with real world experience, who has contributed innovative methodology and practice to analytics. This leader will take a break from their normal activities to create, write, and present at Darden. This will add to their professional credentials and refresh the individual professionally. This appointment will strengthen the School and the University of Virginia by growing the capabilities of tomorrow’s leaders in the areas such as data science, decision analysis, decision making, statistical forecasting, artificial intelligence applications, optimization, and uncertainty models for real-world problems. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to interact and collaborate with faculty experts in the field of data science at Darden and the School of Data Science. The products of the collaboration will ensure Darden can offer a unique contribution to analytics focused on helping practicing managers use analytics for decisions to drive strategy and business success.
Duration: The professorship will be given for a one-year period (not necessarily exactly matching a calendar or academic year) with a flexible start and end date. The award may be renewed for one additional year, as determined by the Advisory Board. It may be awarded to a prior recipient, providing there has been at least one award of the Professorship between the prior award and a subsequent award.
To see additional information about the Professorship, visit the website: here.
11.03.2021
Exxon Mobile | Decision Technology Analyst (Full-Time) | Houston, TX
We are more than just one of the largest energy companies in the world. ExxonMobil is a place where people think independently, take initiative, grow to their full potential and help shape the future of energy. We strongly believe that diversity drives innovation and our inclusive workplace helps everyone thrive. ExxonMobil’s Planning and Decision Technology team is a multi-discipline team that combines decision science and data science to help hard decisions become great decisions. We help our internal partners bring clarity to complex domains and build products that improve decision making through data and technology. We are innovators, curious about ideas and passionate about energy transition. We are searching for a Decision Technology Analyst who is excited to use their creativity and strategic thinking skills to solve diverse, complex challenges.
For more information along with the formal application, please click here.
08.5.2021
Alliance for Decision Education | Community Relationship Manager | Bala Cynwyd, PA)
Who We Are: The Alliance for Decision Education ("the Alliance”) is a non-profit education organization leading the growing call to have decision-making skills taught in schools across the country by 2030. Increasingly, teachers, parents and business leaders all are advocating for students to be trained on how to make sound choices, improving their lives and those of others around them. We are dedicated to the belief that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. Our mission is to improve lives by empowering students with essential decision skills. For more information, please visit www.AllianceForDecisionEducation.org.
The Role:The Community and Partnerships ("CAP”) Department is responsible for growing and energizing a network of individual and organizational supporters. The Program Manager will help achieve these goals by developing and overseeing various councils of key stakeholders for the Alliance. Specific councils include (1) the Workforce Council (recently launched), which is responsible for overseeing the role of industry/employers in the Decision Education movement, and (2) the Decision Science Council (to be launched), which is responsible for coordinating the role of organizations of decision science professionals. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to develop and implement program initiatives. The position can be mostly or completely remote initially, but the Program Manager will be expected to mainly work from the Alliance office in Bala Cynwyd, PA once the organization returns to the office this fall. Occasional travel may be expected once it is deemed safe.
For more information along with the formal application, please click here.
06.10.2021
Director, Decision Science, Astellas (Northbrook - Chicago Area, Illinois)
Developing innovative therapies is one of the most challenging, most essential and personally rewarding fields in science. This is the most exciting time to be a part of Astellas, a company with a uniquely collaborative and patient-focused culture.
There's something special about working at Astellas. It's reflected in our focus on the people we serve, the way we treat each other and the results we achieve together as a company.
Astellas is announcing a Director, Decision Science opportunity.
Purpose & Scope:The Decision Sciences group, part of the Chief Business Officer (CBO) organization, is responsible for leading rigorous analyses and generating strategic insights to enable investment decisions which maximize portfolio value and enable Astellas’ Corporate Strategic Plan. This position will be a Global Expert in the process and analytics of decision-making at Astellas. This role involves working closely with Global Asset Teams, Portfolio Strategy, senior leaders and top management to identify strategic issues, facilitate discussion, and implement qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to inform decision-making. This role is dynamic, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and covers a broad range of R&D, new modalities and technologies, commercial, and strategic topics that are critical to our business. The candidate must have the influence and mediation skills to address and facilitate productive debate at the highest levels of the organization to improve decision outcomes, share best practices, and seek out innovative solutions to Astellas’ global challenges.
For more information and how to apply , click HERE.
03/03/2021
Strategic Decisions Group, Associate Consultant/ Consultant
Strategic Decisions Group (SDG) is hiring! We are looking for decision professionals at the Associate Consultant and Consultant levels to join our team in North America (Flexible as to location - Menlo Park (Calif.), Denver, Houston).
SDG Consultants and Associate Consultants work as part of project teams to identify clients’ strategic issues; assess their business, industry and competitors; structure problems; interview executives; conduct quantitative analysis; perform spreadsheet modeling; formulate and evaluate strategies; synthesize conclusions; create and improve complex business models; and prepare and deliver client presentations. The role entails frequent interaction with senior executives and extensive business analysis to draw insight and recommendations.
To see a detailed job description or to apply, click HERE or reach out to Aarti Dewan.
Astellas, Associate Director, Decision Science in Northbrook, Illinois
This position will be a Global Expert in the processes and analytics of decision-making at Astellas. The mission for this role is to serve as conduit to enable the company to make more informed decisions more consistently. This individual must work collaboratively with regional and global functions based across regions and facilitate communication across Astellas.
Note: Normally this position is located in the Chicago area – Consideration will be given for applicants that are not currently living in proximity to Astellas Northbrook US HQ.
Click here for more details and how to apply for this
position.
07/14/2020
Associate Director, Portfolio Analytics at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, Portfolio Analytics at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. The key purpose of the role is to provide strategic support to project teams, by leveraging a structured, decision analytic-based approach, pharma industry knowledge, and facilitative leadership to drug development strategy decisions.
Currently, the Portfolio Analytics group is working virtually, but Alnylam's corporate offices are located in Cambridge, MA, and eventually, that will be the job location.
For more information and how to apply , click HERE.
02/14/2020
Director, Decision Support Group at Abbvie (Req: 2000131)
The Director Decision Support Group (DSG) is responsible for leading all decision analysis projects in one key area of DSG (e.g. Portfolio Analysis; Asset Analysis) and/or a business group. The position is accountable for productivity and quality of the DSG interactions and project or portfolio output.
Director, Research Portfolio Decision Sciences at GSK (Req: WD204050)
GSK are recruiting a Director, Portfolio Decision Sciences to partner with the Research part of the organisation with the objective to maximise the value of the portfolio of discovery and early clinical assets. This is a high profile role for a talented portfolio management professional, where you will interact with R&D Leaders and business partners in the highest level of the organisation and equip them with robust, objective and enterprise-oriented insights needed to optimise our early stage portfolio value. You will facilitate decisions around trade-offs and potential scenarios, strategic opportunities and gaps at both assets and portfolio level. You will be accountable for the delivery of both quantitative and qualitative analytics, which will be required to evaluate investment choices in consultation with key stakeholders, to drive a rigorous and objective decision making process. For more information on required experience and to apply please follow this link
10/31/17 to xx/12/17
BMS is looking for a director to manage decision professionals. The professionals guide teams in developing options for nine-figure drug development programs, creating a composite team perspective on their value (typically by eliciting expertise and putting it in a Monte Carlo simulation model), and drawing out the implications for the options (e.g. tradeoffs among cost, timeline, probability of success, and potential upside). In addition to managing the DA professionals, the director manages relationships with senior executives across the company, ensuring that our work is on-point, valued, and leveraged.
For more information and to apply click here or visit the bms.com, click Jobs > Featured Opportunities > - Scroll all the way down to "Search & Apply”, Search Jobs, and look for job 1703026.
Aug 2019
Decision Analysis Advisor, Chevron, Central London, UK
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Decision Analysis Advisor located in Central London through 4th September 2019. This position is specifically targeted for training and development to replace the current Europe, Eurasia and Middle East (EEME) Decision Analysis (DA) Support coordinator and is not expatriate eligible. The expectation is that the selected candidate will remain in one of these two roles for 4-5 years.
10/31/17 to xx/12/17
BMS is looking for a director to manage decision professionals. The professionals guide teams in developing options for nine-figure drug development programs, creating a composite team perspective on their value (typically by eliciting expertise and putting it in a Monte Carlo simulation model), and drawing out the implications for the options (e.g. tradeoffs among cost, timeline, probability of success, and potential upside). In addition to managing the DA professionals, the director manages relationships with senior executives across the company, ensuring that our work is on-point, valued, and leveraged.
For more information and to apply click here or visit the bms.com, click Jobs > Featured Opportunities > - Scroll all the way down to "Search & Apply”, Search Jobs, and look for job 1703026. We may also be posting jobs for individual contributors in the near future. If you'd like to learn more, contact Eric dot Johnson at bms dot com.
10/11/17 to 10/15/17
Are you ready for that "next Step” of being in a position of a thought partner to Senior leaders in the Internal Medicine Category? The Portfolio and Decision Analysis group (PDA), part of the Global Business Analytics (GBA) organization, is uniquely positioned within Pfizer to facilitate strategic discussions, advise on tough investment and trade-off decisions for programs within the clinical portfolio, and to serve as an "early warning system” for potential issues that could impact decision-making. This role involves working in close collaboration with Asset Teams (e.g., clinical development, commercial development, operations, finance) and senior leaders to identify strategic issues, facilitate discussion, and implement qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to inform decision-making.
For more information and how to apply, click Here
04/24/17 to 05/24/17
You will be part of a world class Technology and Quality Group in Supply Chain Operations and contribute to making high stakes decision and risk analysis on a wide variety of business-critical issues.
For more information and how to apply, click Here
01/29/16 to 03/04/16
As a decision facilitator (not a decision maker), you will be responsible for decision quality in early-architecture-phase development of Mac products, and driving day-to-day activities required to make decisions stick. more info
12/10/15 to 3/10/15
Join SmartOrg’s solutions engineering team in applying your Decision Analysis training to build solutions for clients. Your work will involve managing client interactions, learning to conduct framing and assessment workshops, building and deploying decision models through SmartOrg’s software platform, and supporting the client through the entire process. more info
05/16/16 to 06/30/16
As an Engineering Project Manager within the Hardware Engineering organization you will be responsible for managing the product definition and development process for our product teams. The position will support multiple product lines within the Mac engineering organization. more info
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