Director People Analytics

The Director, People Analytics will serve as the leader for our People Analytics department, shaping the vision and roadmap for data-driven workforce insights across the organization. This role is responsible for building and scaling advanced analytics capabilities that enable informed, predictive, and actionable decisions for HR and business leaders.

As a leader within the HRIS & People Analytics team, this individual will lead a small, high-performing team and partner closely with HRIS & People Analytics leadership, HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, IT, and business leaders to deliver impactful analytics solutions. The Director will champion a culture of evidence-based decision-making, leveraging data storytelling, predictive modeling, and innovative technologies to influence talent strategies and organizational outcomes.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications/ Required

Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:

• 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

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. ​

Educational Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree and demonstrated functional and technical management experience  
   

Preferred:

• Master's degree in data analytics or Science or Statistics.

Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication -  Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company 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, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

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