Director, ASAT Systems and Technology Sciences

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.

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