Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) · 3 weeks ago
Director People Analytics
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$183K/yr - $274K/yr
8+ years expOtsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is seeking a Director of People Analytics to lead their People Analytics department, shaping the vision and roadmap for data-driven workforce insights. This role focuses on building advanced analytics capabilities to support HR and business leaders in making informed, predictive, and actionable decisions.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Set Strategic Direction: Define and execute the enterprise People Analytics strategy, aligning with organizational priorities and HR goals
Build Advanced Capabilities: Drive the evolution from descriptive reporting to predictive and prescriptive analytics, leveraging cutting-edge tools and methodologies and external benchmarks
Executive Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior HR and business leaders, translating complex data into actionable insights that inform workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness
Data Governance & Quality: Establish robust data governance frameworks and ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance across all people data sources
Insight Delivery & Storytelling: Evaluate the impact and ROI of HR programs, turning complex data into clear, compelling stories with visualizations, dashboards and recommendations tailored to different audiences (Board, Executive Leadership Team, HR, line leaders); create executive-ready materials for internal stakeholders including the Board of Directors, ELT, and HR Leadership Team
Survey & Listening Strategy: Lead enterprise-wide employee listening programs and employee engagement surveys, ensuring actionable insights drive engagement and culture initiatives
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across HR, IT, and business units to embed analytics into decision-making processes
Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a small team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years of progressive experience in People Analytics, HR analytics, or workforce planning, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Proven ability to design and implement analytics strategies that drive business impact
Expertise in data visualization, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics techniques
Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives
Deep understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle management
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Data Science, or related field
Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting, and skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating compelling Board presentations
Bachelor's Degree and demonstrated functional and technical management experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Analytics, Business, or related discipline
Technical proficiency in Workday, Power BI, Visier, and advanced statistical tools (R, Python, SAS, SPSS)
Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
Familiarity with SaaS solutions and HR technology ecosystems
Proven experience in designing and analyzing employee engagement surveys
Experience with Qualtrics employee listening platforms
Experience in Compensation and Financial Management
Master's degree in data analytics or Science or Statistics
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
Company provided basic life
Accidental death & dismemberment
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
A generous 401(k) match
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid leave programs
Other company provided benefits
Company
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
There are two Otsuka pharmaceutical industry companies in the U.S.: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tarek Rabah
President & CEO
Reza Moghadam
Co-founder and lead for PsychU (www.PsychU.org)
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