Executive Director, Unified Lab & Experimental Platforms, Research

Bristol Myers Squibb

Executive Director leading unified lab application and AI capabilities for R&D at Bristol Myers Squibb. Transforming lab environments with integration and compliance focus for scientific workflows.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeCambridge • California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $262,480 - $318,064 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with research scientists, design and chemistry leaders, and laboratory leadership to shape and deliver the lab application and experimental platform roadmap
Define and execute the Unified Lab technology strategy, spanning: Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) LIMS Entity registration systems Sample management Lab data capture and integration AI-native, bi-directional data and orchestration technologies
Lead deployment of GenAI, agents, and ML capabilities for lab workflows (e.g., AI image analysis for digital pathology/high-content screening, predictive instrument maintenance, agentic assay execution, AI-driven assay/method recommendation)
Drive adoption and optimization of the lab application backbone (ELN, LIMS, entity registration, and associated lab workflows), ensuring usability, scalability, and alignment with scientific workflows
Design and implement lab connectivity frameworks, enabling real-time data capture from instruments and lab systems
Advance lab automation capabilities, working closely with scientific and engineering teams
Develop and implement strategies for lab virtualization, enabling remote access, simulation, and digital experimentation environments
Establish and evolve Lab-as-a-Service models, enabling scalable, on-demand lab capabilities
Own the operational excellence and compliance posture of regulated/CLIA labs, partnering closely with Quality and Compliance functions
Partner with the R&D Data organization on lab data product strategy and downstream curation
Partner with downstream Development teams (e.g., manufacturing and GxP lab functions) to ensure lab knowledge and data flow seamlessly across the pipeline
Collaborate with data, AI, and platform teams to ensure integration with broader data and analytics ecosystems
Lead and develop a team of lab informatics experts, engineers, and product managers
Manage relationships with key vendors and partners in the lab technology ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (Ph.D. preferred)
12–15+ years of experience in R&D IT, lab informatics, or scientific technology roles
Deep hands-on experience with ELN, LIMS, lab instrumentation, lab data systems, and lab automation
Strong understanding of end-to-end lab operations across research environments
Experience implementing or managing:
Lab automation systems
Digital lab platforms
Data capture and integration pipelines
Experience supporting or integrating with manufacturing/GxP lab environments
Proven leadership experience at Director or Senior Director level.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)AI image analysisMachine Learning (ML)Lab automationData captureData integrationLab virtualizationDigital experimentationOperational excellence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic planningCommunicationRelationship managementTeam developmentProblem-solvingAdaptabilityUsability focusOptimization