Bristol-Myers Squibb
Discovery Research Domain Expert, IT Business Analyst
Bristol-Myers Squibb, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Working with Us
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.
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.
Position Overview Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a passionate, inquisitive, and energetic individual to accelerate innovation in early drug discovery through data. As part of the Molecular Invention Data Product Team, this role will help define, shape, and deliver scalable solutions that enable predictive, AI-powered research across Drug Discovery domains, including Molecular Invention (MI), Early Biology, and Preclinical Research.
Role & Responsibilities
Partner with Research stakeholders to understand data workflows and define business requirements.
Translate scientific needs into technical specifications, user stories, and actionable requirements for IT and engineering teams.
Shape and prioritize demand by mapping end-to-end processes, identifying root causes of friction, and focusing on business value creation.
Serve as the “voice of the scientist,” ensuring product teams deliver solutions that reflect real-world context and meet evolving needs.
Collaborate with Data Engineers to collect, test, validate, and continuously enhance data products for usability and quality.
Develop and maintain field-level metadata, business glossaries, and contribute to FAIR-aligned practices.
Support scientific alignment of identifiers, terminology, and definitions across MI data sources to enhance downstream integration and analytics.
Lead stakeholder assessments to anticipate friction, clarify expectations, and build sustained trust in data product capabilities.
Bring an external perspective by monitoring industry trends and promoting novel approaches to data challenges.
Communicate clearly and with influence—bridging scientific, technical, and strategic conversations across diverse audiences.
Exhibit a growth mindset, demonstrating ownership for ongoing development in Business Analysis, AI/ML, and Pharmaceutical R&D.
Qualifications
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences, informatics, or technical discipline.
Direct experience in early life sciences domains, with explicit subject matter expertise in Molecular Invention research.
Familiarity with Research workflows in pharmaceutical or biotech settings.
5+ years of experience in IT, informatics, or data-focused role within a scientific context.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across scientific and technical teams.
Strong analytical and systems thinking skills with the ability to manage ambiguity.
Ability to learn new tools and adapt in a dynamic environment.
IIBA Certification or similar Business Analysis Certification, a strong plus.
Desired Skills
Strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare.
Analytical thinker with strong communication and collaboration skills, able to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of influencing without authority.
Creative problem-solver who seeks to challenge norms and explore innovative solutions.
Familiarity with data product development, data modeling, data mesh architecture, data governance, or analytics.
Compensation Overview Brisbane - CA - US: $118,650 - $143,778 Cambridge Crossing: $118,650 - $143,778 Princeton - NJ - US: $107,870 - $130,707 San Diego - CA - US: $118,650 - $143,778
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.
On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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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.
Position Overview Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a passionate, inquisitive, and energetic individual to accelerate innovation in early drug discovery through data. As part of the Molecular Invention Data Product Team, this role will help define, shape, and deliver scalable solutions that enable predictive, AI-powered research across Drug Discovery domains, including Molecular Invention (MI), Early Biology, and Preclinical Research.
Role & Responsibilities
Partner with Research stakeholders to understand data workflows and define business requirements.
Translate scientific needs into technical specifications, user stories, and actionable requirements for IT and engineering teams.
Shape and prioritize demand by mapping end-to-end processes, identifying root causes of friction, and focusing on business value creation.
Serve as the “voice of the scientist,” ensuring product teams deliver solutions that reflect real-world context and meet evolving needs.
Collaborate with Data Engineers to collect, test, validate, and continuously enhance data products for usability and quality.
Develop and maintain field-level metadata, business glossaries, and contribute to FAIR-aligned practices.
Support scientific alignment of identifiers, terminology, and definitions across MI data sources to enhance downstream integration and analytics.
Lead stakeholder assessments to anticipate friction, clarify expectations, and build sustained trust in data product capabilities.
Bring an external perspective by monitoring industry trends and promoting novel approaches to data challenges.
Communicate clearly and with influence—bridging scientific, technical, and strategic conversations across diverse audiences.
Exhibit a growth mindset, demonstrating ownership for ongoing development in Business Analysis, AI/ML, and Pharmaceutical R&D.
Qualifications
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences, informatics, or technical discipline.
Direct experience in early life sciences domains, with explicit subject matter expertise in Molecular Invention research.
Familiarity with Research workflows in pharmaceutical or biotech settings.
5+ years of experience in IT, informatics, or data-focused role within a scientific context.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across scientific and technical teams.
Strong analytical and systems thinking skills with the ability to manage ambiguity.
Ability to learn new tools and adapt in a dynamic environment.
IIBA Certification or similar Business Analysis Certification, a strong plus.
Desired Skills
Strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare.
Analytical thinker with strong communication and collaboration skills, able to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of influencing without authority.
Creative problem-solver who seeks to challenge norms and explore innovative solutions.
Familiarity with data product development, data modeling, data mesh architecture, data governance, or analytics.
Compensation Overview Brisbane - CA - US: $118,650 - $143,778 Cambridge Crossing: $118,650 - $143,778 Princeton - NJ - US: $107,870 - $130,707 San Diego - CA - US: $118,650 - $143,778
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.
On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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