Executive Director, Digital Transformation, Fusion

Bristol Myers Squibb

Executive Director leading digital transformation initiatives at Bristol Myers Squibb. Focused on embedding data and AI capabilities into core business processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $265,460 - $321,669 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide purpose-driven leadership and direct oversight of the enterprise Fusion team, driving a clear vision, strategy, and roadmap that are fully aligned with and accelerate PDS and enterprise priorities
Design and evolve a cross-functional operating model integrating business, product, data, engineering, and operations expertise that retains a competitive edge for PDS
Establish standards for governance, decision rights, team structure, and performance management to enable scale
Lead end-to-end digital transformation associated with business strategy, embedding data, AI, and digital capabilities into core processes
Drive product-based, agile delivery models across the full lifecycle from opportunity definition through adoption and continuous improvement
Translate business needs into scalable, secure, user-centered digital and AI solutions
Ensure value realization, speed, and adoption through disciplined execution and strong stakeholder alignment
Oversee enterprise data and AI capabilities enabling insight-driven decision making across PDS
Integrate AI, automation, and digital tools into end-to-end workflows including business ownership of key platforms
Define how human and AI capabilities operate together within critical business processes
Establish data and digital product governance to ensure solutions are secure, compliant, ethical, and aligned to regulatory requirements
Lead proactive stakeholder engagement across business units, building alignment, influencing enterprise decisions, and driving accountability for transformation outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

12 -15 + years of leadership in business transformation in an operational environment
Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant discipline (e.g., Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business); advanced degree preferred
Deep experience driving value through use of digital, data, analytics, AI, or technology domains
Experience operating in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated environments preferred
Proven track record leading enterprise-scale, cross-functional transformation programs with measurable impact
Experience designing and scaling operating models and product-based delivery approaches
Strong experience leading matrixed, multidisciplinary teams across business and technology functions
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable digital, AI, or analytics solutions
Strong stakeholder management and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leaders, align diverse stakeholders, and drive enterprise decisions.

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital transformationAI solutionsdata analyticsagile delivery modelsoperating modelsperformance managementstakeholder alignmentproduct governanceautomationuser-centered design

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencingstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationstrategic visioncommunicationaccountabilitydecision makingteam structureexecutive presence