Director, Talent Acquisition Innovation

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Director, Talent Acquisition Innovation to lead strategic redesign, technology enablement, and scalable, data-driven recruiting. You will collaborate with HR leadership and business partners to transform TA capabilities and deliver world-class talent in support of patient-focused goals.

The role emphasizes multi-year roadmaps, governance of TA tech, and capability-building to create an efficient, client-centric recruiting model across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years in Talent Acquisition with progressive responsibility.
• Experience leading large TA transformations or organizational change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of a multi-year TA transformation roadmap.
• Partner with HR, TA operations, and stakeholders to align with enterprise HR strategy.
• Drive tech enablement, process redesign, and analytics for TA.
• Establish governance for TA tech, dashboards, and key KPIs.
• Provide change management strategies and communication plans for adoption.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

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

As we continue to evolve our People capabilities, we are seeking a Director, Talent Acquisition Innovation to support the strategic reimagining and modernization of our talent acquisition function. This role will serve as a key contributor to multiple TA transformation initiatives, including but not limited to driving process redesign, technology enablement, workforce planning integration, and capability building to create a scalable, data-driven, and client-centric recruiting model. The Director will partner closely with HR leadership, business stakeholders, TA operations, and the TA Leadership team to ensure the function is positioned to attract world-class talent in support of BMS's patient-focused mission.

Strategy & Transformation Leadership

• Lead the design and execution of a multi-year Talent Acquisition transformation roadmap, including process redesign, operating model evolution, and technology modernization
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve recruiter effectiveness, candidate experience, hiring manager partnership, time-to-fill, and NPS across all talent segments
• Drive alignment between TA transformation initiatives and BMS enterprise HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational goals
• Develop change management strategies and communication plans to ensure successful adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working

Technology & Data

• Support the project governance and strategy stewardship of the TA technology stack including tech stack consolidation and AI-powered enhancements across the TA lifecycle.
• Establish and govern TA analytics frameworks in partnership with BMS’ Analytics, People Science, and People Services organizations — defining KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadences that provide actionable insights to business and HR leaders.

Process Excellence & Operational Model

• Lead sub teams to redesign and standardize end-to-end recruiting processes globally, ensuring consistency, compliance, and scalability
• Partner with TA Operations, HR COEs, and external vendors to build a best-in-class, efficient delivery model
• Define and implement quality standards for interviews, selection, and offer processes in alignment with legal and regulatory requirements

Indirect Team Leadership + Project Support

• Lead and support multiple transformation teams to drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Build organizational capability by defining competency frameworks, training programs, and career pathways for TA professionals

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, with at least 4 years in a transformation, strategy, or operations leadership role
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale TA transformation or organizational change initiatives