AI Strategy Leader — Corporate Affairs & Innovation

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 194,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid company holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Volunteer days

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Director of Corporate Affairs Strategy & Innovation to lead AI capabilities across Corporate Affairs. The role blends AI fluency with corporate communications, shaping how AI-powered tools are built and used to accelerate content, insights, engagement, and risk management.

Based in Princeton, NJ or Madison, NJ, this hands-on position collaborates across IT, legal, and analytics to deliver practical AI solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in corporate communications or related field with exposure to enterprise tech or AI implementation.
• Deep hands-on expertise in AI, including LLMs, generative AI, automation, and enterprise AI solutions.
• Fluency in Corporate Affairs operations, workflows, approvals, and reputational sensitivities.
• Ability to translate complex AI capabilities into practical solutions for non-technical audiences.
• Experience navigating large, matrixed organizations and cross-functional partnerships (IT, legal, data/analytics).
• Strong program and change management skills with governance/toolkit development for enterprise adoption.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to present strategy to senior leaders.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, business, data/computer science, or related field; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the AI strategy for Corporate Affairs with a multi-year roadmap.
• Define strategic pillars and set goals and metrics for AI initiatives.
• Align AI roadmap with enterprise tech and data strategy.
• Collaborate with BI&T, tech and data teams to scale AI-powered solutions.
• Lead AI literacy, training programs, toolkits and reference materials.
• Establish governance for AI tools ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Identify high-impact use cases and build a business case for investments.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure secure, cost-effective solutions.
• Track adoption, efficiency gains, and ROI; refine strategy accordingly.
• Monitor external AI landscape and translate into internal recommendations.
• Champion responsible and ethical AI use across accuracy, bias, transparency, and reputation.

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Director of Corporate Affairs Strategy & Innovation to lead AI capabilities across Corporate Affairs. The role blends AI fluency with corporate communications, shaping how AI-powered tools are built and used to accelerate content, insights, engagement, and risk management.

Based in Princeton, NJ or Madison, NJ, this hands-on position collaborates across IT, legal, and analytics to deliver practical AI solutions.