Charles River Laboratories · 1 day ago
Director, Business Intelligence and Strategy (REMOTE)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expCharles River Laboratories is seeking a Director of Business Intelligence to lead the development and execution of their global market, competitor, and customer insights strategy. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives by transforming data into actionable intelligence that guides decision-making and shapes strategy.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Define and lead the global business intelligence function and strategy, ensuring alignment with Charles River’s strategic priorities
Partner with executive leadership, business units, strategic marketing, global technology, and other functional teams to translate data-driven insights into clear business strategies and initiatives
Build and manage a high-performing team of BI analysts, fostering a culture of curiosity, rigor, and customer-centricity
Direct comprehensive analysis of the global life science research, biotech, and pharmaceutical markets, including growth trends, emerging technologies, and therapeutic pipelines
Provide forward-looking insights into market opportunities, risks, and unmet customer needs
Develop market models and forecasting tools to support strategic planning and investments
Establish a robust competitor monitoring program, covering key players by business unit and geo, new entrants, M&A activity, pricing strategies, and service/product innovations
Synthesize competitor data into concise, actionable intelligence for executives and commercial teams
Support scenario planning and 'war gaming' exercises to anticipate competitor moves and guide proactive strategy
Lead advanced analysis of customer data, including segmentation, behavior, satisfaction, and share of wallet
Partner with commercial teams to identify growth opportunities, improve customer retention, and guide go-to-market strategies
Ensure customer voice and feedback are integrated into business and service/product decisions
Oversee the design and deployment of BI tools, dashboards, and reporting systems, in partnership with Global Technology, to make insights accessible across the organization
Champion the use of advanced analytics, data visualization, and predictive modeling to improve strategic foresight
Drive data governance, quality, and integration across multiple internal and external data sources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or Life Sciences required
10+ years of progressive experience in business intelligence, market research, consulting, or corporate strategy, ideally within life sciences, healthcare, or related industries
Proven track record leading BI or insights teams with direct impact on corporate strategy and growth
Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into executive-ready insights
Strong leadership and people management experience, with the ability to inspire and develop talent
Excellent communication and presentation skills; adept at influencing senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders
Deep understanding of life sciences/biopharma market dynamics, customer decision drivers, and competitive landscape
Proficiency with BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.), advanced Excel, and statistical/analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SAS, SQL)
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Benefits
Bonus/incentives based on performance
401K
Paid time off
Stock purchase program
Health and wellness coverage
Employee and family wellbeing support programs
Work life balance flexibility
Company
Charles River Laboratories
At Charles River, we are guided by our strong purpose—to create healthier lives—which centers around the patients who rely on the therapeutics we help to develop, the animals in our care, to our planet, and to the passionate and skilled people who are at the heart of our organization and make it all possible.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54BKey Investors
The Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives
2024-06-11Grant· $1.3M
2021-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2019-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
James C. Foster
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
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Chuck Moran
Associate Director, Digital Experiences and Marketing Technology
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