Bristol-Myers Squibb
Vice President, Research Business Insights & Technology
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
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Challenging. 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. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Role Overview
At Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a top 10 global biopharmaceutical leader, we are seeking a visionary scientific and technical leader for the role of Vice President of Research Business Insights & Technology. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of R&D – Business Insights & Technology (BI&T), you will define and execute the strategy for technology to contribute to BMS’s drug discovery / research team and shape the future of medicine. You will lead a global team of 175 talented analysts, data scientists, and engineers globally with hubs in Boston, Princeton, California, Seattle, and Hyderabad. With a budget of approximately $100 million, you will harness data and innovation to drive smarter decision‑making in early R&D. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Vision & Leadership:
Develop and execute a bold Business Insights and Technology strategy working closely with Research that aligns with BMS’s portfolio goals and mission to transform patients’ lives. Champion cutting‑edge technologies (GenAI and Agents, AI/ML, automation, high performance & cloud computing) to predict, design, assess, and prioritize the most promising drug intervention points and drug candidates. Operational Excellence:
Ensure systems and technology operate daily and work well for their intended purposes. Reliability and continuous improvement of key systems from ELN to LIMS to analytic tools is always the first priority. Global Team Leadership:
Lead, mentor, develop, and empower a global team. Foster an inclusive, high‑performance culture that encourages curiosity and experimentation. Build organizational capability by attracting top talent and developing the next generation of leaders in data, AI, and technology. Innovation in Drug Discovery:
Drive innovation on “in silico” drug design and discovery analytics. Partner with R&D embedded specialized computational and quantitative groups to develop AI/ML models for molecule design, target identification, lead optimization, and accelerate discovery of high‑quality drug candidates. Translational & Precision Medicine:
Deliver capabilities for data and insight that bridge R&D. Build and manage technology capabilities that enable integration of data across preclinical data, clinical, and real‑world evidence to inform early development strategies. Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Serve as a bridge between scientific and technical teams, working closely with research computational scientists, medicinal chemists, biotherapeutic scientists, biologists, translational scientists, and Research leadership. Deliver on a portfolio of technology solutions and services to ensure day‑to‑day operations and make data and insights available for decision‑making at all stages of research. Portfolio & Budget Management:
Oversee a portfolio of analytics projects and platforms, managing an annual budget of >$100M. Prioritize initiatives that deliver high scientific impact, lower cost and accelerate BMS’s pipeline of new medicines. Data & Platform Strategy:
Accountable for the development of enterprise R&D data infrastructure and technology platforms in partnership with Research teams. Advocate for technologies that keep BMS at the forefront of science and enable rapid scaling of insights. External Partnerships & Thought Leadership:
Represent BMS as a thought leader in the external community. Identify and nurture strategic collaborations with academic institutions, industry consortia, and technology partners. Drive a Data‑Driven Culture:
Foster and support a predict‑first approach to drug discovery decision‑making in partnership with Research leadership. Support with training, communication, process change, and success stories, and increase adoption of analytics tools on research project teams. Qualifications & Experience
Scientific & Technical Training:
Master’s degree level or equivalent in relevant technology or scientific fields (e.g. Computer Science, MBA, computational sciences), with a deep understanding of drug discovery processes. Proven R&D Analytics Leadership:
~15+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical, technology, or biotechnology industry, with a strong track record in delivering results through analytics, data science or related functions in IT and R&D groups. Demonstrated impact in applying technology/AI/data to drive decisions in drug discovery or early development. Strategic Visionary:
Bold thinker with the ability to envision the future of data‑driven discovery and set a compelling strategy. Proven experience in transforming organizations or strategies at scale. Global People Leader:
Significant experience managing large, global teams (100+ employees) and multimillion‑dollar budgets. Exceptional people leadership skills – inspire a shared purpose, cultivate talent, and build diverse, high‑performing teams across cultures and geographies. Cross‑Functional Influence:
Excellent collaboration and influencing skills at senior levels. Work seamlessly across R&D functions to drive a unified data strategy. Scientific & Technical Expertise:
Deep knowledge of modern data science, AI/ML, and analytics tools relevant to pharmaceutical research. Familiarity with predictive and causal modeling, computational chemistry/biology, bioinformatics, statistics, and AI‑driven drug design. Innovation & Results Orientation:
Passion for innovation with a demonstrated ability to translate new ideas into action. Outcome‑focused, with strong problem‑solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity to deliver results. Industry Perspective:
Broad view of the biopharma R&D landscape, understanding emerging trends in R&D information technologies and technology‑enabled business outcomes. External mindset with a network of contacts in the research technology community. Inspirational Communicator:
Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate a vision and energize others. Distill complex analytical concepts into clear messages for diverse audiences, from research scientists to C‑suite executives. Join Us
In this leadership role to reimagine what is possible in drug discovery through data technology and AI, we welcome applications from transformational leaders ready to lead business‑critical operations and scale innovation in close partnership with Research teams. If you have the passion, experience, and bold vision to lead a data‑driven revolution in biomedical research, we encourage you to apply and help Bristol Myers Squibb deliver the medicines of tomorrow to patients in need. Together, we can accelerate the journey from scientific insight to life‑changing medicines for patients.
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Challenging. 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. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Role Overview
At Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a top 10 global biopharmaceutical leader, we are seeking a visionary scientific and technical leader for the role of Vice President of Research Business Insights & Technology. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of R&D – Business Insights & Technology (BI&T), you will define and execute the strategy for technology to contribute to BMS’s drug discovery / research team and shape the future of medicine. You will lead a global team of 175 talented analysts, data scientists, and engineers globally with hubs in Boston, Princeton, California, Seattle, and Hyderabad. With a budget of approximately $100 million, you will harness data and innovation to drive smarter decision‑making in early R&D. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Vision & Leadership:
Develop and execute a bold Business Insights and Technology strategy working closely with Research that aligns with BMS’s portfolio goals and mission to transform patients’ lives. Champion cutting‑edge technologies (GenAI and Agents, AI/ML, automation, high performance & cloud computing) to predict, design, assess, and prioritize the most promising drug intervention points and drug candidates. Operational Excellence:
Ensure systems and technology operate daily and work well for their intended purposes. Reliability and continuous improvement of key systems from ELN to LIMS to analytic tools is always the first priority. Global Team Leadership:
Lead, mentor, develop, and empower a global team. Foster an inclusive, high‑performance culture that encourages curiosity and experimentation. Build organizational capability by attracting top talent and developing the next generation of leaders in data, AI, and technology. Innovation in Drug Discovery:
Drive innovation on “in silico” drug design and discovery analytics. Partner with R&D embedded specialized computational and quantitative groups to develop AI/ML models for molecule design, target identification, lead optimization, and accelerate discovery of high‑quality drug candidates. Translational & Precision Medicine:
Deliver capabilities for data and insight that bridge R&D. Build and manage technology capabilities that enable integration of data across preclinical data, clinical, and real‑world evidence to inform early development strategies. Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Serve as a bridge between scientific and technical teams, working closely with research computational scientists, medicinal chemists, biotherapeutic scientists, biologists, translational scientists, and Research leadership. Deliver on a portfolio of technology solutions and services to ensure day‑to‑day operations and make data and insights available for decision‑making at all stages of research. Portfolio & Budget Management:
Oversee a portfolio of analytics projects and platforms, managing an annual budget of >$100M. Prioritize initiatives that deliver high scientific impact, lower cost and accelerate BMS’s pipeline of new medicines. Data & Platform Strategy:
Accountable for the development of enterprise R&D data infrastructure and technology platforms in partnership with Research teams. Advocate for technologies that keep BMS at the forefront of science and enable rapid scaling of insights. External Partnerships & Thought Leadership:
Represent BMS as a thought leader in the external community. Identify and nurture strategic collaborations with academic institutions, industry consortia, and technology partners. Drive a Data‑Driven Culture:
Foster and support a predict‑first approach to drug discovery decision‑making in partnership with Research leadership. Support with training, communication, process change, and success stories, and increase adoption of analytics tools on research project teams. Qualifications & Experience
Scientific & Technical Training:
Master’s degree level or equivalent in relevant technology or scientific fields (e.g. Computer Science, MBA, computational sciences), with a deep understanding of drug discovery processes. Proven R&D Analytics Leadership:
~15+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical, technology, or biotechnology industry, with a strong track record in delivering results through analytics, data science or related functions in IT and R&D groups. Demonstrated impact in applying technology/AI/data to drive decisions in drug discovery or early development. Strategic Visionary:
Bold thinker with the ability to envision the future of data‑driven discovery and set a compelling strategy. Proven experience in transforming organizations or strategies at scale. Global People Leader:
Significant experience managing large, global teams (100+ employees) and multimillion‑dollar budgets. Exceptional people leadership skills – inspire a shared purpose, cultivate talent, and build diverse, high‑performing teams across cultures and geographies. Cross‑Functional Influence:
Excellent collaboration and influencing skills at senior levels. Work seamlessly across R&D functions to drive a unified data strategy. Scientific & Technical Expertise:
Deep knowledge of modern data science, AI/ML, and analytics tools relevant to pharmaceutical research. Familiarity with predictive and causal modeling, computational chemistry/biology, bioinformatics, statistics, and AI‑driven drug design. Innovation & Results Orientation:
Passion for innovation with a demonstrated ability to translate new ideas into action. Outcome‑focused, with strong problem‑solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity to deliver results. Industry Perspective:
Broad view of the biopharma R&D landscape, understanding emerging trends in R&D information technologies and technology‑enabled business outcomes. External mindset with a network of contacts in the research technology community. Inspirational Communicator:
Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate a vision and energize others. Distill complex analytical concepts into clear messages for diverse audiences, from research scientists to C‑suite executives. Join Us
In this leadership role to reimagine what is possible in drug discovery through data technology and AI, we welcome applications from transformational leaders ready to lead business‑critical operations and scale innovation in close partnership with Research teams. If you have the passion, experience, and bold vision to lead a data‑driven revolution in biomedical research, we encourage you to apply and help Bristol Myers Squibb deliver the medicines of tomorrow to patients in need. Together, we can accelerate the journey from scientific insight to life‑changing medicines for patients.
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