Associate Director, GPS Knowledge Systems

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Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is driven by its vision to transform patients lives through science. The Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) division plays a crucial role in advancing this vision. GPS is responsible for developing manufacturing and supplying quality clinical and commercial medicines to patients worldwide. This role is part of the BI&T team supporting GPS and will report to the Director of Analytical Engineering.

This leadership role oversees a small team focused on developing and operationalizing a comprehensive data information model that can be leveraged for downstream GPS use cases such as effective AI deployment and high-quality self-service analytics. The Associate Director will be responsible for leading the team in strategizing building and operationalizing information models working in close partnership with other leaders and stakeholders. This role requires a visionary leader who can shape strategy manage a team of technologists deliver impactful technology solutions and foster collaboration across teams.

If you are passionate about harnessing the power of technology data analytics and AI to make a difference in patients lives this role offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity.

Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Define information model goals in partnership with stakeholders and leadership. Cascade goals appropriately monitor progress and adjust strategy as needed.
• Lead the Information Model Development team with a visionary approach taking full accountability for delivering cutting-edge information models that drive impactful technological solutions.
• Provide regular updates on technical progress to stakeholders and leaders.
• Manage a high-performing team:
  • Direct management of technology professionals.
  • Matrix leadership of other technology professionals from various teams.
  • Indirectly manage and influence other technology professionals ensuring delivery of information model work in a manner that links well with other strategic projects.
• Lead planning diversity efforts and colleague development initiatives to ensure high employee engagement and sustain a robust talent pipeline.

Technology Strategy & Innovation

• Develop manage and deliver a forward-thinking technology roadmap for information model development that leverages emerging technologies and innovative solutions to deliver compelling value.
• Lead the development of semantic models and data ontologies that provide an overall GPS information model that provides an optimal AI deployment environment.
• Ensure adherence to technical best practices in SDLC and analytics output including scalable solutions code version control documentation standards and deployment.
• Evaluate new technologies and proactively recommend impactful innovations with high ROI for inclusion on the overall technology roadmap.
• Actively partner with stakeholders to ensure art of the possible is central to the teams strategy and roadmap.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Engagement

• Cultivate strong relationships with business stakeholders teams and cross-functional colleagues across global locations fostering a collaborative environment that drives visionary data model solutions.
• Enterprise mindset: Actively seek out ways to partner with other teams and leverage existing technologies and solutions in the most effective way for information model development.
• Ruthless prioritization: Work closely with leadership to define data model priorities and deliver the most impactful solutions aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

Professional Experience

• 10 years of progressive experience in Information Technology data analytics or related industries with a proven track record of leadership and innovation.
• 5 years in a leadership role managing teams and/or delivering complex IT or analytics programs.
• 1 year experience working on information model relevant workflows and/or tools: semantic model development data ontologies application of graph databases
• Hands-on experience with SDLC methodologies including DevOps Agile and Waterfall ideally in regulated environments.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects including resource allocation.

Technical Expertise

• Experience with designing implementing and managing graph model(s) and ideally applications related to information modeling.
• Experience with graph databases (e.g. Neo4j Neptune) including design and querying.
• Experience with AI systems that utilize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector databases for effective information retrieval.
• Significant experience with programming languages relevant to managing data and information models (e.g. Python Java Scala).
• Experience with cloud environments and services preferably AWS.
• Experience with DevOps principles for CI/CD.
• Proficiency with a modern suite of analytics tools and technologies potentially including GitHub SQL R dbt Domino Tableau etc.
• Experience deploying AI models is highly desirable.
• Experience with systems using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to interact with AI models is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with agile methodologies and tools like JIRA.
• Experience with ELT and data engineering processes is a plus.
• Experience with building and operationalizing predictive models simulation optimization frameworks and AI solutions is a plus.

Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to lead technology teams or programs foster collaboration and drive innovation.
• Excellent project management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Strong communication skills to explain the business value of data model projects and operations.
• A customer-oriented mindset with an eagerness to solve business problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and across global locations.

Educational Background

• A bachelors degree in a quantitative or scientific discipline is required.
• Advanced degrees (MS. or Ph.D.) in relevant fields are preferred.

Other Requirements

• Occasional travel to BMS locations throughout the world is anticipated.

The starting compensation for this jobis a range from (NJ) $174760-$211800 (MA) $192240-$232900 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final individual compensation will be decidedbased on demonstratedexperience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits please visit subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effectand may include the following: Medical pharmacy dental and vision care. Wellbeing supportsuch asthe BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability life insurance supplemental health insurance business travel protection and survivor -life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Years holiday up to 120 hours of paid vacation up to two (2) paid days to volunteer sick time off and summer hours caregiver bereavement and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement fertility/infertility benefits support for traveling mothers and child elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt perfectly line up with your resume we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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