Director, Intelligence Planning & Execution

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Intelligence Planning & Execution based in the United States.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity to drive enterprise planning, portfolio governance, and organizational performance within a data-driven insights and analytics environment. You will ensure that strategic priorities, investments, resources, and transformation initiatives are aligned with business objectives and delivered effectively. Working across analytics, technology, business operations, and global leadership teams, you will connect strategy with execution and measurable results. The role involves overseeing integrated roadmaps, performance frameworks, resource planning, and cross-functional coordination across multiple capability areas. You will also strengthen governance practices, improve organizational effectiveness, and support leadership decision-making through actionable reporting and insights. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide priorities and help shape a globally integrated operating model.

Accountabilities

Lead strategic planning and execution: Oversee strategic planning, portfolio management, and organizational performance to ensure initiatives align with enterprise objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.
Manage portfolio governance: Establish and maintain integrated portfolio management processes, prioritization frameworks, governance structures, and reporting mechanisms across multiple capability areas.
Align resources and investments: Coordinate capacity planning, resource allocation, investment priorities, and roadmap integration to ensure organizational resources support the most important strategic initiatives.
Drive cross-functional coordination: Serve as the primary integration point across analytics capabilities, technology teams, business stakeholders, and leadership groups to align priorities and resolve dependencies.
Monitor strategic initiatives: Track strategic imperatives, transformation programs, milestones, and organizational commitments, identifying risks and opportunities to maintain execution momentum.
Strengthen performance management: Develop and oversee productivity measurement frameworks, organizational performance indicators, executive reporting, and governance processes to support data-informed decisions.
Support leadership effectiveness: Establish effective leadership operating rhythms, facilitate planning discussions, prepare executive communications, and provide clear visibility into portfolio progress and performance.
Lead transformation and organizational effectiveness: Support operating model improvements, change initiatives, and organizational development efforts that enhance coordination, accountability, and delivery efficiency.
Coordinate global operating models: Partner with international counterparts and related organizations to align strategic plans, governance practices, resource priorities, and execution approaches.
Manage stakeholder relationships: Act as the primary planning, portfolio, and governance interface between the analytics capabilities organization, technology leadership, global teams, and partner functions.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Operations, Management, Data Science, or a related discipline is required. An advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Professional experience: At least 8 years of experience in strategy, portfolio management, business operations, transformation, analytics, consulting, program management, or related disciplines.
Strategic planning expertise: Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning, prioritization, governance, performance management, or execution-management initiatives.
Portfolio management: Proven ability to manage strategic portfolios, integrate roadmaps, coordinate organizational priorities, and oversee performance measurement frameworks.
Leadership and influence: Strong track record of supporting senior leaders, influencing stakeholders, and driving alignment across cross-functional teams without relying solely on direct authority.
Transformation experience: Experience leading or supporting organizational transformation, operating model design, change management, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Resource and dependency management: Ability to coordinate capacity planning, resource allocation, competing priorities, and interdependencies across multiple teams and business functions.
Performance reporting: Experience developing executive communications, management reports, governance documentation, and performance insights that support informed decision-making.
Global and matrixed environments: Experience working within complex, matrixed organizations and globally integrated operating models.
Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Organizational skills: Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex initiatives while maintaining strategic focus and execution discipline.
Preferred industry background: Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or other data-intensive industries is an advantage.
Relevant functional experience: Previous roles in strategy, business operations, portfolio management, planning, transformation, or organizational effectiveness are desirable.
Cross-functional expertise: Experience collaborating across analytics, technology, business, and operations teams is preferred.
Benefits
Competitive annual salary: Expected base salary range of $185,500–$344,500, depending on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors.
Performance-based compensation: Eligibility for a cash incentive based on individual and/or organizational performance.
Potential annual equity awards: Eligibility for consideration for equity awards, depending on the level of the position.
Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, life, and disability benefits for eligible U.S.-based employees.
Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching.
Generous paid time off: Vacation, personal days, holidays, and additional leave options.
Remote work flexibility: Fully remote work from within the United States, subject to applicable employment restrictions.
Strategic leadership exposure: Opportunity to influence enterprise priorities, resource allocation, organizational performance, and transformation initiatives.
Global collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams and international counterparts in a globally integrated environment.
Professional development: Opportunities to expand strategic leadership, portfolio governance, and organizational transformation expertise.
Travel opportunities: Domestic and/or international travel may be required at the hiring manager's discretion.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.