Senior Director, In-Vivo & Non-Clinical Pharmacology

Bristol Myers Squibb

Senior Director modernizing Bristol Myers Squibb’s non-clinical pharmacology technology and AI capabilities. Leading integrated applications, predictive modeling, data flows, and scientific technology teams.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeCambridge • California, Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $252,640 - $306,137 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading non-clinical R&D initiatives, particularly in predictive safety, in silico DMPK, and AI/ML applications. Proven ability to translate scientific needs into integrated technology solutions while fostering a collaborative team culture.

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Ph.D. In Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Or Bioinformatics12–15+ Years In Pharmaceutical R&DExperience With Predictive Safety And In Silico DMPKProven Leadership At Director Or Senior Director LevelFluency With GLP And IACUC Processes

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Hard Skills

In-Vivo PharmacologyDMPK/ADMESafety/ToxicologyBioanalytical WorkflowsAI/ML CapabilitiesPredictive SafetyHistopathology Image AIDigital Product LeadershipModel ValidationData Analytics

Soft Skills

Trusted AdvisorCollaborative Team CultureOrganizational TransformationStrategic Translation Of ConceptsMatrix Navigation

Tools & Technologies

Decision-Support ToolsModeling EnvironmentsNon-Clinical ApplicationsAnalytics PlatformsAI-Enabled Capabilities

Industry Keywords

GLPIACUCNon-Clinical Safety GovernancePreclinical ScienceTranslational Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Pharmacology, DMPK, Toxicology, and Translational Science leaders to shape and deliver the technology roadmap for non-clinical decisions
Lead deployment of GenAI, agentic, and predictive AI/ML capabilities for non-clinical workflows
Advance predictive safety, in silico DMPK, histopathology image AI, and study design support
Ensure high-fidelity capture of non-clinical data in source systems and clean downstream flow to the R&D Data organization
Support animal welfare data, IACUC-related processes, and study-governance workflows
Enable non-clinical safety signal detection and risk characterization through analytics and decision-support tools
Partner with Development teams to feed clinical findings into non-clinical model validation and refinement
Ensure operational excellence and reliability of non-clinical applications, modeling environments, and analytics
Lead and develop a team of scientific technologists, AI/ML engineers, product leaders, and application specialists
Translate scientific needs into scalable, integrated technology solutions for Research

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field; Ph.D. preferred
12–15+ years in pharmaceutical R&D with strong exposure to preclinical and translational science
Deep understanding of in-vivo pharmacology, DMPK/ADME, safety/toxicology, and bioanalytical workflows
Proven experience leading applications, digital products, or AI-enabled capabilities in non-clinical R&D
Experience with predictive safety, in silico DMPK, or histopathology image AI
Experience working in GLP-adjacent regulated environments and with IACUC-related processes
Proven leadership at Director or Senior Director level
Fluency in predictive safety, in silico DMPK, image AI, and agentic capabilities for non-clinical workflows
Fluency with GLP, IACUC, and non-clinical safety governance
Understanding of how non-clinical data impacts downstream Development and decision-making
Ability to partner with senior scientific leaders and act as a trusted advisor
Experience driving organizational and technology transformation in scientific environments
Ability to translate complex scientific and technical concepts into actionable strategies
Experience navigating matrixed, global organizations
Commitment to building a high-performing, collaborative team culture
Experience spanning bench science, computational methods, AI/ML, and enterprise applications is a differentiator

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage: medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
BMS Well-Being Account
BMS Living Life Better
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
401(k) plan
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Supplemental health insurance
Business travel protection
Personal liability protection
Identity theft benefit
Legal support
Survivor support
Flexible time off for US exempt employees, with manager approval
11 paid national holidays
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires for applicable employees, with manager approval
3 optional holidays for applicable employees
Unlimited paid sick time, based on eligibility
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility, based on eligibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day
Hybrid work model may be available for site-by-design roles
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support
Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities, based on eligibility