Senior Lead Business Intelligence Analyst

Who we are looking for:

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Advocacy

• Drive Enterprise Roadmap: Partner with the Business Leads and Portfolio Leads to design and execute a roadmap for Enterprise Analytics that aligns data initiatives with ASCO’s strategic mission.
• Foster Data Culture: Act as a thought partner and advocate for Business Intelligence (BI) best practices, fostering a culture where data-driven narratives inform every major business decision.
• Anticipate Trends: Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies to ensure ASCO’s analytics capabilities—from traditional BI to AI-ready datasets—are continuously evolving.

Architecture & Data Engineering Collaboration

• Modernize Data Structures: Collaborate on the architectural design and modeling of multi-cloud Big Data platforms to support a scalable, high-performance analytic ecosystem.
• Optimize Data Design: Lead the conceptual and physical database design efforts to ensure data storage is optimized for both retrieval speed and business relevance.
• Govern with Integrity: Establish and maintain robust documentation and metadata standards to ensure data quality, transparency, and compliance across the organization.

Insight Delivery & Self-Service Empowerment

• Craft Actionable Narratives: Design world-class, visually rich dashboards that translate complex datasets into clear, narrative-driven insights for stakeholders.
• Democratize Data: Scale self-service analytics by implementing intuitive tools and providing the training necessary for business users to find their own answers.
• Deliver Outcomes: Focus on measurable business results, ensuring that every BI solution implemented results in improved processes or smarter decision-making.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics) or equivalent years of specialized training and professional experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Management, including proven history of designing and scaling enterprise-grade data solutions in a multi-cloud environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale BI and Analytics initiatives within complex organizational structures.
• A track record of strategic collaboration with key stakeholders and executive leadership to align data initiatives with overarching organizational goals.
• Deep expertise in data architecture, logical and physical modeling, SQL, and Big Data platforms. A solid understanding of database design and optimization techniques to ensure high-performance data retrieval.
• Strong grasp of the full analytics development life cycle and enterprise architecture principles.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and facilitate high levels of end-user adoption for new BI tools and processes.
• Expertise in establishing data documentation and governance frameworks, including best practices for metadata management and data quality.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Relevant industry certifications such as Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) or Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) are highly encouraged.
• Previous experience in healthcare, oncology research, or non-profit sector(s) is a significant plus.

Competencies

• Ability to use innovative problem-solving and critical-thinking approaches to solve a broad range of problems across business functions.
• Proactively develops creative solutions to complex data challenges, ensuring the organization stays ahead of technological shifts.
• A self-motivated approach with a strong sense of accountability and urgency to address both immediate data challenges and long-term opportunities.
• Ability to operate at both high-level strategic and granular tactical levels, providing detailed guidance while establishing long-term direction.
• Skilled in cultivating a collaborative culture, troubleshooting roadblocks as needed, and delivering results through influence.
• Passionate about promoting and implementing self-service tools to foster a pervasive culture of data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in using communication skills, including written, to establish authority, build consensus, and drive organizational change.

ADA/Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

6-10 days/yr

Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. The job posting will remain active throughout the candidate application evaluation process.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.