Bristol Myers Squibb
Director of Commercial AI Governance& Innovation- Execution
Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Overview
Director of Commercial AI Governance& Innovation- Execution at Bristol Myers Squibb. BMS continues to reimagine its Commercial technology capabilities by innovating and guiding AI solutions across the commercial organization. We are seeking a technically adept, innovative leader to partner with business and IT functions and bring AI pilots to life and assess their ability to scale before handing off to the right team to successfully scale. You will bridge cross-functional boundaries, integrating technical expertise with commercial objectives while championing change, governance, and a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities
Build, evolve, and extend governance framework for scaling readiness of AI pilots within BMS Commercial. Establish KPI Framework for ranking and prioritizing AI POCs and Use Cases. Shape a supplier accountability model outlining standards for how third-party partners collaborate and deliver AI capabilities to BMS. Manage early-stage AI Pilot development in coordination with the right stakeholders. Lead cross-functional teams—including IT, data science, Medical, Access, Marketing, Sales, and external vendors—through the technical lifecycle: from POC to scaling hand-off. Serve as a technical SME, effectively influencing and educating peers and leaders across commercial and technical domains without direct authority. Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, prioritize work, and translate business objectives into scalable AI-enabled tools and processes. Champion robust change management principles, communicating complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Remain agile amid ambiguity, adapting governance and solution design in partnership with stakeholders to meet evolving global and regional needs. Qualifications
BA/BS in a relevant technical field required; advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) preferred. Minimum of 8 years' experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or startup experience, with at least 4 years focused on data, technology solutions, or AI in commercial settings. In-depth knowledge of AI/ML platforms, implementation best practices, and governance in a commercial context. History of managing complex, matrixed technology projects from pilot to enterprise scale. Strong influencing and communication skills; can effectively interface with both technical and commercial stakeholders. Demonstrated comfort working in ambiguity, across multiple functions, adapting to shifting business priorities. Ability to travel up to 10% to engage with global teams and drive AI pilot-to-scale governance initiatives. Compensation and Benefits
Princeton, NJ, USA: $189,430 - $229,546. The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, EAP, and paid time off, among others. Details at careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Eligibility for specific benefits varies by job and location. For more on benefits, please visit the listed career page. BMS is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations in the recruitment process as needed. Work Model and Conditions
BMS supports a range of occupancy models (site-essential, site-by-design, field-based, remote-by-design). The assigned occupancy type depends on role responsibilities and may include hybrid or on-site requirements. On-site presence is essential for collaboration and productivity in some roles. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process by contacting adastaffingsupport@bms.com. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged and boosters are recommended to support the wellbeing of employees and communities. BMS may consider applicants with arrest and conviction records as allowed by law. If applicable, visit California residents information page for additional details. Data privacy: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable policies.
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Director of Commercial AI Governance& Innovation- Execution at Bristol Myers Squibb. BMS continues to reimagine its Commercial technology capabilities by innovating and guiding AI solutions across the commercial organization. We are seeking a technically adept, innovative leader to partner with business and IT functions and bring AI pilots to life and assess their ability to scale before handing off to the right team to successfully scale. You will bridge cross-functional boundaries, integrating technical expertise with commercial objectives while championing change, governance, and a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities
Build, evolve, and extend governance framework for scaling readiness of AI pilots within BMS Commercial. Establish KPI Framework for ranking and prioritizing AI POCs and Use Cases. Shape a supplier accountability model outlining standards for how third-party partners collaborate and deliver AI capabilities to BMS. Manage early-stage AI Pilot development in coordination with the right stakeholders. Lead cross-functional teams—including IT, data science, Medical, Access, Marketing, Sales, and external vendors—through the technical lifecycle: from POC to scaling hand-off. Serve as a technical SME, effectively influencing and educating peers and leaders across commercial and technical domains without direct authority. Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, prioritize work, and translate business objectives into scalable AI-enabled tools and processes. Champion robust change management principles, communicating complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Remain agile amid ambiguity, adapting governance and solution design in partnership with stakeholders to meet evolving global and regional needs. Qualifications
BA/BS in a relevant technical field required; advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) preferred. Minimum of 8 years' experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or startup experience, with at least 4 years focused on data, technology solutions, or AI in commercial settings. In-depth knowledge of AI/ML platforms, implementation best practices, and governance in a commercial context. History of managing complex, matrixed technology projects from pilot to enterprise scale. Strong influencing and communication skills; can effectively interface with both technical and commercial stakeholders. Demonstrated comfort working in ambiguity, across multiple functions, adapting to shifting business priorities. Ability to travel up to 10% to engage with global teams and drive AI pilot-to-scale governance initiatives. Compensation and Benefits
Princeton, NJ, USA: $189,430 - $229,546. The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, EAP, and paid time off, among others. Details at careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Eligibility for specific benefits varies by job and location. For more on benefits, please visit the listed career page. BMS is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations in the recruitment process as needed. Work Model and Conditions
BMS supports a range of occupancy models (site-essential, site-by-design, field-based, remote-by-design). The assigned occupancy type depends on role responsibilities and may include hybrid or on-site requirements. On-site presence is essential for collaboration and productivity in some roles. Applicants may request reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process by contacting adastaffingsupport@bms.com. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged and boosters are recommended to support the wellbeing of employees and communities. BMS may consider applicants with arrest and conviction records as allowed by law. If applicable, visit California residents information page for additional details. Data privacy: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable policies.
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