Director, Strategy and Operations
Bristol Myers Squibb
July 01, 2026
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
Operations
Position Summary
As the Director, Strategy & Operations for Data Management, you will lead the multi-year transformation of Data Management at BMS, translating an agentic-first, AI-enabled vision into enterprise execution. You will oversee complex change initiatives end-to-end and connect DQS leadership with cross-functional partners across R&D.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a multi-year Data Management transformation strategy (agentic-first, AI enablement, scalable operational excellence).
- Translate priorities into measurable execution; drive operating cadence (governance, KPIs, decision forums).
- Lead enterprise-wide change initiatives, including change management, value realization, and ROI tracking.
- Standardize and scale process improvements; champion continuous improvement.
- Own end-to-end financial planning/reporting (budget management, vendor spend optimization, risk mitigation).
- Establish performance frameworks (KPIs/governance), resolve risks/issues, and recommend trade-offs.
- Lead multi-team projects for process optimization and communications; pilot and scale innovations.
- Represent DQS in key forums; communicate strategy to diverse audiences; author change communications.
- Supervise/mentor teams (direct or matrix); support talent planning with HR.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
- Advanced degree (MBA/MS/PhD/PharmD preferred) in Business Management, Life Sciences, Data Science, CS, Statistics, Programming or related.
- 8+ years in pharma/regulated environment (data management/science/analytics/programming/statistics).
- Strongly preferred: management/strategy consulting or advisory experience.
- 1–3+ years people management.
- Proven program/project leadership; analytics platforms, Microsoft, SharePoint; preference for AI/automation.
- Strategic influence, partnership building, and excellent written/interpersonal communication.
Compensation & Benefits (explicit)
Cambridge Crossing $213,560–$258,788; Princeton, NJ $190,680–$231,060. Additional incentive cash/stock may be available. Benefits include medical, pharmacy, dental, vision; wellbeing programs/EAP; 401(k), disability, life/accident, supplemental health, and other listed protections. Work-life: paid time off (flexible time off/paid vacation and national holidays); additional time off may include sick time, volunteer days, summer hours, leaves of absence, and Global Shutdown.
Application Instructions
If the role doesn’t perfectly match your resume, encourage to apply anyway.
As the Director, Strategy & Operations for Data Management, you will lead the multi-year transformation of Data Management at BMS, translating an agentic-first, AI-enabled vision into enterprise execution. You will oversee complex change initiatives end-to-end and connect DQS leadership with cross-functional partners across R&D.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a multi-year Data Management transformation strategy (agentic-first, AI enablement, scalable operational excellence).
- Translate priorities into measurable execution; drive operating cadence (governance, KPIs, decision forums).
- Lead enterprise-wide change initiatives, including change management, value realization, and ROI tracking.
- Standardize and scale process improvements; champion continuous improvement.
- Own end-to-end financial planning/reporting (budget management, vendor spend optimization, risk mitigation).
- Establish performance frameworks (KPIs/governance), resolve risks/issues, and recommend trade-offs.
- Lead multi-team projects for process optimization and communications; pilot and scale innovations.
- Represent DQS in key forums; communicate strategy to diverse audiences; author change communications.
- Supervise/mentor teams (direct or matrix); support talent planning with HR.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
- Advanced degree (MBA/MS/PhD/PharmD preferred) in Business Management, Life Sciences, Data Science, CS, Statistics, Programming or related.
- 8+ years in pharma/regulated environment (data management/science/analytics/programming/statistics).
- Strongly preferred: management/strategy consulting or advisory experience.
- 1–3+ years people management.
- Proven program/project leadership; analytics platforms, Microsoft, SharePoint; preference for AI/automation.
- Strategic influence, partnership building, and excellent written/interpersonal communication.
Compensation & Benefits (explicit)
Cambridge Crossing $213,560–$258,788; Princeton, NJ $190,680–$231,060. Additional incentive cash/stock may be available. Benefits include medical, pharmacy, dental, vision; wellbeing programs/EAP; 401(k), disability, life/accident, supplemental health, and other listed protections. Work-life: paid time off (flexible time off/paid vacation and national holidays); additional time off may include sick time, volunteer days, summer hours, leaves of absence, and Global Shutdown.
Application Instructions
If the role doesn’t perfectly match your resume, encourage to apply anyway.