Director, Commercialization Data & AI Transformation

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 188,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is reimagining its Commercialization Data & AI Transformation. The Director leads the Transformation Program Office, overseeing a global hiring plan of about 40 roles and managing platform migration milestones and vendor transitions to deliver $10M in annual savings.

The role requires 10+ years in program leadership (5+ in people leadership), strong executive presence, and a track record influencing outcomes in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program leadership experience including 5+ years in people leadership.
• Proven track record influencing outcomes in a matrix environment.
• Strong communication skills and credibility with senior leadership.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Transformation Program Office for Commercialization Data & AI across ~40 hires globally and $10M in annual savings.
• Own hiring plan execution and resolve blockers threatening schedules.
• Oversee platform migration milestones and vendor transition commitments; influence delivery strategy.
• Assess transformation workstreams and advise on scope, pause, or stop decisions; escalate risks.
• Build and lead a team to support program execution as the organization scales.

Skills

Program leadership

People leadership

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Databricks

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary: Bristol Myers Squibb is reimagining both the delivery model and organization behind Commercialization Data & AI. The strategy is to build more capability internally and reduce reliance on vendor partners. This includes a migration to Databricks and a hiring plan of approximately 40 roles globally, supporting an expected annual savings of more than $10 million. Given the scale and complexity of this transformation, the Director, Commercialization Data & AI Transformation leads the Transformation Program Office for Commercialization Data & AI. This role owns hiring plan execution, migration milestones, and vendor transition outcomes. It drives these to completion rather than just tracking them. The Commercialization Data & AI Transformation lead partners closely with the Head of Commercialization Data & AI Delivery, coordinating dependencies and driving accountability so the program stays on track to deliver its intended outcomes. The Director, Commercialization Data & AI Transformation reports to the Executive Director, Commercialization Data & AI. This role will build a small team to support program execution as the organization scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Transformation Program Office for Commercialization Data & AI, a multi-year effort spanning approximately 40 hires globally in support of an expected $10 million in annual savings
• Own hiring plan execution across the full organization, resolving blockers that threaten the schedule
• Own delivery of platform migration milestones and vendor transition commitments, providing strategic feedback on vendor performance and influencing delivery approach at the leadership level
• Assess the viability of transformation workstreams and recommend to the Executive Director and Head of Commercialization Data & AI Delivery where scope should expand, pause, or stop
• Escalate and resolve risks before they affect the transformation timeline
• Build and lead a team to support program execution as the organization scales
• Own resource and budget allocation decisions for the Transformation Program Office as it scales
• Advise the Executive Director and Head of Commercialization Data & AI Delivery on organizational priorities and sequencing decisions
• Drive coordination across Platform Engineering, AI/ML & Analytics, Technical Product Owner, and Transparency & CI functions
• Represent the transformation program in executive and cross-functional leadership forums
• Use independent judgment to resolve issues directly rather than escalating by default

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in program leadership, chief of staff, or operations leadership, including at least 5+ years in a people leadership capacity
• A track record of owning outcomes, not just coordinating activity, across hiring, vendor management, and technical delivery at the same time
• A proven track record influencing outcomes in a matrix environment without direct reporting authority
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills across both strategic and detailed operational work
• Demonstrated credibility with senior leadership and sound judgment on what to elevate and what to resolve directly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience representing a program to senior leadership
• Experience in a regulated industry (pharma, life sciences, financial services, or healthcare) is a plus
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus

Compensation Overview:

Princeton - NJ - US: $187,850 - $227,630 The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability). U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year. Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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