Senior Director, Business Intelligence (Remote – US and Canada)

Cytel; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm is seeking a Senior Business Intelligence Leader to define and execute the BI roadmap. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in BI, including 5 years in leadership, and a strong command of data analytics tools like Oracle BI. Responsibilities include leading BI solution design, building a high-performing team, and collaborating with various functions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in BI or data analytics, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience with Oracle BI tools and data warehousing.
• Experience in regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the BI roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable BI solutions.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of BI analysts.

Skills

Business Intelligence

Data Analytics

Communication

Stakeholder Management

SQL

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Oracle BI tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Overview

Job Category: Business Intelligence

Job Description: Strategic Leadership

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the BI roadmap aligned with business strategy and goals.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify data opportunities that drive growth and efficiency.
• Champion data governance, quality, and compliance across the organization.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable BI solutions using Oracle and other platforms
• Oversee data warehousing, ETL processes, and dashboard development.
• Evaluate and integrate BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) to enhance reporting capabilities.
• Partner with other IT functions to adhere to architecture, security, SDLC processes and other applicable processes and frameworks.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop automated, accurate, and timely reporting systems.
• Deliver insights on revenue trends, cost optimization, and forecasting.
• Deliver insights on talent cost, resourcing, predictive analytics for talent management
• Translate complex data into executive-level presentations and recommendations.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of BI analysts, data engineers, and reporting specialists.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with IT, Finance, Operations, and Marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in BI or data analytics, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience with Oracle BI tools, data warehousing, and financial reporting systems.
• Strong command of SQL, data modelling, and visualization platforms.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, clinical research) is a plus
• Proven ability to work in fast paced, changing environment with multiple stakeholders and prioritization needs
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating needs, tools and solutions to recommend the most practical options for delivery

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