Director, IT Business Partner, CTDO Quality IT

Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.Position Summary: At BMS, digital innovation and Information Technology are central to our vision of transforming patients’ lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology.  We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision making, and enhanced patient care. The Director, IT business partner, to the Cell Therapy Development & Operations (CTDO) Quality business unit within GPS IT is accountable for the strategic planning, delivery and end-to-end operations of IT digital capabilities aligned to CTDO Quality.  This role will partner with CTDO Quality senior management to identify and drive delivery of digital capabilities that have the highest business impact. The role will also lead a team of technologists responsible for the support, maintenance and state of compliance of a global LIMS/eLN capability.Roles & Responsibilities:Responsible for the strategic planning of digital capabilities for CTDO QualityResponsible for the development of long-term (24-36 month) roadmaps identifying digital capabilities that have the greatest impact on CTDO Quality worldwide. Responsible for developing strategic and collaborative partnerships with multiple levels of leadership in the CTDO Quality business unit.  Ability to become the trusted partner and advisor to all stakeholders in CTDO Quality by demonstrating deep domain knowledge.Responsible for the communication, implementation and operation of the Digital Capability Governance process.Accountable for the end-to-end ownership of a global LIMS/eLN environment; articulating and delivering release and work intake strategies, support models, growth and enhancement strategies to extract maximum value from that capability.Responsible for building out internal team of support and capability focused technology professionals in alignment with the larger IT workforce strategy.Demonstrates matrix leadership of IT resources in other IT functions: responsible for ensuring that all IT functions are successful in their delivery of services to CTDO Quality.  Key matrix IT partner functions include internal and strategic external partners.Skills/Experiences:Requires advanced knowledge of work outside own function and deep expertise in own function, typically gained through a university degree and 10-12 years of experience.  Minimum of 12 years experience with deep functional and technical expertise in laboratory operations, systems, and processes.   Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), lab automation, and other relevant software.Proven record of success leading software/technology implementations of all sizes.   Ability to lead the strategic planning and implementation of enterprise digital capabilities.Demonstrated ability to communicate, influence and partner with all levels of business and IT leadership.Strong knowledge of current good manufacturing/clinical practices (GxP), particularly as relates to IT (21 CFR Part 11, Data Integrity, etc.).Works independently to achieve pre-determined goals and objectives.  Recommends course of action to achieve results. Responsible for the direct management of implementation teams including results/outcomes, coaching.Leads a team/functional group to solve problems/create deliverables; structures the work of the team for maximum efficiency and manages to completion. Creates and communicates work product that clearly conveys project status or problem and proposed resolution including solution and courses of action. Influences internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational decisions and business requirements have a positive impact on the function and BMS. Directs external vendors tactically, providing some strategic input to vendors on services delivered. Recommends pursuing actions based on impact on people, technology, structure, and/or workflow. Initiates challenging opportunities that build strong capabilities for self and team.  Develops and implements proactive approaches to new technologies and processes. Leads complex initiatives related to continuous improvement or development of new approaches/technologies within or across functions or departments. Takes necessary risks to test and advance innovative processes and approaches. Critically evaluates and interprets current trends. Contributes to vision for functional / regional / departmental strategy Strong communication and problem-solving skills. If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t 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.Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site ProtocolPhysical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.