Director Digital Health

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Well‑being programs

Financial protection

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Director of Digital Health (Cell Therapy) to lead the strategy and delivery of digital solutions in cell therapy programs. You will collaborate with clinical, translational, and market access teams to embed SaMD, remote monitoring, and data platforms into care and trials.

The role requires a strong track record in digital health, agile leadership, and global cross‑functional execution, with an emphasis on patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in digital health/health technology.
• Proven track record of managing digital health solutions/SaMD and related tech.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and global partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for digital health solutions to enhance patient outcomes across assets and teams.
• Embed SaMD and remote monitoring into clinical care delivery and trials.
• Drive development of regulated digital health solutions and real‑world data platforms.
• Collaborate with academia, vendors and alliances to advance initiatives from pre‑clinical to lifecycle.
• Lead ROI‑driven analyses and present business cases with proof of concept feasibility.

Skills

Digital health

SaMD

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Project management

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/health tech

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases. The company’s culture emphasizes challenging, meaningful, life‑changing work and opportunities for growth and collaboration across all departments.

Director, Digital Health (Cell Therapy)

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for DH Solutions to enhance patient outcomes in the context of BMS assets by closely collaborating with the relevant Cell Therapy Development and/or Brand teams globally
• Partner with clinical teams, translational research, and market access to embed digital solutions (such as Software as a Medical Device – SaMD and remote patient monitoring) into cell therapy clinical care delivery and trial design
• Drive the development of regulated digital health solutions and real‑world data platforms that complement BMS’s biomarker‑driven cell‑therapy portfolio.
• Collaborate with leading academic institutions, technology vendors, and strategic alliances to advance digital initiatives from pre‑clinical phases to lifecycle strategy.
• Ideate potential digital solutions and opportunities in the CAR‑T and Cell Therapy space embedding external and internal stakeholder input
• Build the solution’s business case through robust analytics and thorough prioritization based on ROI, success probability, effort, timelines, etc. and present a compelling case to relevant sponsors including a proof of concept or feasibility study to validate the hypothesis.
• Develop and maintain deep DH expertise including technology evolutions, key players, regulation updates, etc.
• Partner with DH business development and CI to keep abreast of competitive insight and landscape.
• Ensure adoption of lean‑startup methodologies that allow speed, agility, patient/provider experience, and effective decision‑making within a large, matrixed organization.
• Coordinate closely with DH colleagues to ensure DH tools that solve unmet medical needs are developed effectively and efficiently and have a clear line of sight to value capture for BMS over time.
• Challenge the status quo to adopt new approaches, embody a collaborative leadership mindset, subject‑matter expertise, and willingness to listen, share, and learn from a cross‑functional team. This leader bridges the gap between traditional pharma capabilities and the digital health / technology space.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive projects forward to accelerate time‑to‑market for digital initiatives by applying sharp prioritization, agile methodologies, MVP mindset and cross‑functional leadership.
• Identify partnerships both within and outside the organization to solve patient monitoring, engagement, and HCP‑facing challenges related to cell therapy, CAR‑T, side‑effects, remote monitoring, safety, and market expansion.
• Lead the project from problem identification to solution ideation, analysis, inception, product development and delivery, serving as the single point of contact and cross‑functional leader to identify high‑quality digital health assets that improve patient outcomes and enhance value of medicines.
• Lead and influence collaboration with cross‑company expertise in drug development, clinical trial design, data science, cybersecurity, data privacy and other subject‑matter experts to deliver robust & compliant solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with Legal and Contracting to establish optimal frameworks for DH collaborations.
• Mobilize and align the organization, including governance, to execute the approved strategy.
• Communicate and collaborate with senior leaders, functional stakeholders, and external stakeholders to align digital program plans with functional capabilities and establish the workteam charter.
• Drive commercialization and scaling of cell therapy, remote monitoring and other digital health solutions.
• Navigate complex, dynamic internal and external healthcare environments; bring an agile and continuous improvement mindset using unbiased, factual assessments to drive rapid change management.
• Support the development of KPIs to determine utility & adoption of digital health solutions; develop analytics strategies to collect success measures and validate solutions; support post‑launch end‑user support systems to ensure service levels and sustained engagement.
• Support regulatory strategy, preparation and health‑authority engagements, including FDA, related to DH product development (e.g. SaMDs).
• Collaborate to promote a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, promotes integrity, and creates an environment that supports coaching and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, health technology, healthcare, pharma marketing, or a related field required. An advanced degree is preferred.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of experience in digital health/health technology, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing the development and launch of digital health solutions/SaMD, medical technologies, and/or AI algorithms in the healthcare space.
• Proven track record of managing third‑party relationships and oversight of complex partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability in leading cross‑functional teams and projects on a global scale.
• Experience navigating complex organizations with cross‑functional teams and governance.
• Strong project and program management skills; experience in Agile methodologies and running sprints/software development teams.
• Expertise leading DH programs at a health‑tech, medical device or pharmaceutical company is desirable.
• Successful track record of leading through influence (without direct authority) and working across complex, global matrices.
• Cell therapy or oncology background desirable.

Compensation Overview

Madison – Giralda – NJ – US: $189,890 – $230,102
Princeton – NJ – US: $189,890 – $230,102

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock options (based on eligibility) may be available. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Benefits include:

Benefit Offerings

• Health Coverage: medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Well‑being support: BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial well‑being and protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity‑theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Work‑life Benefits

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays – not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio).
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non‑Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Additional time off may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual global shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

All eligible global employees, full and part‑time, who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the global shutdown.

Eligibility Disclosure

The summer hours program is for United States office‑based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote‑by‑design or lab‑based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers, and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

On‑site Protocol

BMS structures occupancy types that determine where employees are required to work. Site‑essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite. Site‑by‑design roles may be eligible for a hybrid model with at least 50% onsite at the assigned facility. Field‑based and remote‑by‑design roles are required to travel to customers, patients or business partners and attend meetings as directed. Physical presence is considered an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring people with disabilities can perform complex functions through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable laws.

Data Protection & Integrity

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during the application or recruitment process. All data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.