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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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.Position: Vice President, Research Data ManagementLocation: Cambridge, Massachusetts or Lawrenceville, New JerseyDirect reports: 7Position SummaryLead the vision, design, development, and support of the Research data ecosystem for all of Research globally.Modern research is heavily computational, and this runs on Data (and compute, but data is the point for this role).
We at BMS (Bristol Myers Squibb) are leaning in on the use of Machine Learning to accelerate our ability to deliver lifesaving medications to patients. Within the Research community this directly impacts several key capabilities including understanding the biological mechanism of a disease, designing, and optimizing molecules. Driving all of these requires us to better understand the data we have, make it more accessible, and proactively generate or incorporate data where we have gaps.
This new role will be at the forefront of this work. In this role you will interact directly with our world-class Research team to understand needs, build tools, expand our thinking, engage with the broader ecosystem, and to be a thought leader in this space. You will also lead a large team of highly skilled, passionate technologists to deliver your vision for our partners and patients.
This role will work closely with our Applications and Compute teams as a single capability delivering every day. You will be a member of the Research IT Leadership team setting our direction and building a culture of success for hundreds of colleagues.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild a team of 75+ BMS colleagues/$50M+ responsible for Research data strategy, delivery, and governanceDevelop several high performing product teams with leading talent through development and recruitingEngage deeply with emerging trends and techniques in research data management, privacy, regulations, and usage patternsProvide transparency into the health of our data landscape to drive and support rapidly growing demand for data driven research as reflected in annual Research goalsBring vision and technology leadership to the Research data platform and all related processes (budget, governance, lifecycle management, etc.
) Build agile teams and processes to ensure timely delivery of capabilities in line with Research goalsPartner closely with Research Applications, Compute, and Emerging Technology teams to deliver servicesServe as advisor to the SVP Research IT on matters of strategy and team dynamicsEstablish effective working relationships with Research leadership and with extended IT leadership teamsQualifications & ExperienceDemonstrated experience building new teams in rapidly changing spacesAbility to articulate a vision and excite others to contributeExperience working at scale and speedSolid grounding in technical discipline and experience navigating technology shiftsNatural sense of business motivations, ability to see opportunity, assess risk, and say No when neededDeep understanding of the value of interpersonal connections and how to lead large scale changeFamiliarity with regulated environments (Pharma is not a requirement)Driven by curiosity and a desire to understand from first principlesAn undergraduate degree in life sciences or technology is required and advanced study in related field or an MBA is optional but desirableIf you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary.
Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site ProtocolPhysical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.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.
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