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Devens, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
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
The Director of ASAT Systems and Technology Sciences provides strategic and technical leadership for Cell Therapy laboratory systems, digital technologies, and data platforms across the Cell Therapy global manufacturing network. This role is accountable for the long-term technology strategy, governance, innovation, and lifecycle management of GMP laboratory systems, driving network-wide digital transformation, operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. As a recognized technical leader, the Director influences cross-functional strategy, leads highly complex and high-impact initiatives, and translates emerging technologies and industry trends into business value and organizational capability
Duties/Responsibilities
Define and execute the long-term strategy, governance model, and roadmap for laboratory systems, digital technologies, data platforms, and analytical capabilities supporting Cell Therapy laboratory operations.
Establish strategic priorities that align technology investments with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.
Serve as the technology and business leader for laboratory systems and digital capabilities across the Cell Therapy laboratory network.
Drive network-level decisions regarding laboratory digitalization, automation, data management, and systems integration.
Provide oversight for lifecycle management, governance, enhancement, and expansion of GMP laboratory systems and technology platforms.
Ensure alignment, standardization, and harmonization of laboratory systems, processes, data standards, and business practices across sites and functions.
Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, IT, Digital, Regulatory, and Supply Chain organizations to establish future-state capabilities and technology solutions.
Ensure laboratory systems remain inspection-ready, compliant, secure, and aligned with global regulatory expectations and data integrity requirements.
Sponsor strategic initiatives related to system modernization, automation, integration, analytics, and digital transformation.
Lead highly visible, complex, and high-impact initiatives that improve laboratory performance, compliance, efficiency, and business outcomes.
Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new technologies, advanced analytics, automation tools, and digital solutions.
Challenge existing processes and practices to deliver sustainable improvements and organizational transformation.
Establish metrics and governance processes to monitor system performance, user adoption, operational effectiveness, and business value realization.
Translate industry best practices and emerging technologies into strategic initiatives that strengthen Cell Therapy capabilities.
Lead cross-functional teams supporting large, complex, high-risk, or high-value initiatives across multiple sites and technology platforms.
Represent ASAT and Quality organizations in strategic governance forums, leadership reviews, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, scientific excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Serve as a mentor and role model, influencing culture, leadership behaviors, and technical excellence across teams and functions.
Reporting Relationship
This position will report to the Executive Director of Analytical Sciences and Technology (ASAT), Cell Therapy.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, information systems, or related discipline required; advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.
12+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, cell therapy, gene therapy, or biologics manufacturing environments.
6+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and complex cross-functional programs.
Demonstrated experience leading network-scale laboratory systems, digital transformation, automation, informatics, quality systems, or technology-enabled business initiatives.
Proven success developing and executing strategic roadmaps that drive operational excellence, compliance, scalability, and business value.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and successfully lead large, complex, high-risk, or high-visibility programs across multiple sites, functions, and technology platforms.
Extensive knowledge of GMP regulations, data integrity principles, quality systems, risk management, and commercial manufacturing operations.
Strong enterprise mindset and business acumen with the ability to make decisions that balance operational needs, regulatory requirements, and long-term business objectives.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills with demonstrated success driving alignment across Quality, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, IT, and other cross-functional organizations.
Demonstrated ability to identify emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative solutions and translate them into business value and organizational capability.
Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and organizational development.
Excellent communication and executive presence with the ability to effectively engage in senior leadership, regulatory agencies, external partners, and industry forums.
We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Compensation Overview:
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Benefits:
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
How We Work
Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
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