Director Digital Health

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. 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.

Director, Digital Health (Cell Therapy)

Responsibilities

WORKING WITH US Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. 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

The Director, Digital Health has the responsibility for identifying, conceptualizing, evaluating and prioritizing digital health products and services. The incumbent will be the single point of contact accountable for moving the project from inception to reasonable maturity with stakeholders in Cell Therapy and across the organization. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify opportunities for DH Solutions to enhance patient outcomes in the context of BMS assets by closely collaborating with the relevant Cell Therapy Development and/or Brand teams globally
• Partner with clinical teams, translational research, and market access to embed digital solutions (such as Software as a Medical Device - SaMD and remote patient monitoring) into cell therapy clinical care delivery and trial design
• Drive the development of regulated digital health solutions and real-world data platforms that complement BMS’s biomarker-driven cell therapy portfolio.
• Collaborate with leading academic institutions, technology vendors, and strategic alliances to advance digital initiatives from preclinical phases to lifecycle strategy.
• Ideate potential Digital solutions and opportunities in the CAR-T and Cell Therapy space embedding external and internal stakeholder input
• Build the solution’s Business Case through robust analytics and thorough prioritization based on ROI, success probability, efforts, timelines etc. and present a compelling case to relevant sponsors. This includes the development and execution of Proof of Concept or feasibility studies to validate above hypothesis.
• Develop and maintain deep DH expertise including technology evolutions, key players, regulation updates etc.
• Partner with DH business development and CI to keep abreast with competitive insight and landscape.
• Ensure adoption of methodologies utilized by lean start-ups that allows for speed, agility, patient/provider experience, combined with effective decision-making within a large and matrixed organization.
• Coordinates closely with the DH colleagues to ensure DH tools that solve unmet medical needs, are developed effectively and efficiently and have a clear line of sight to value capture for BMS over time.
• Challenge the status quo to adopt new approaches. Embodies a collaborative leadership mindset, subject matter expertise, and willingness to listen, share, and learn from a cross-functional team. This leader helps bridge the gap between the traditional pharma capabilities / processes and the digital health / technology space.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Drives the projects forward to achieve significant acceleration of time to market for Digital Projects in BMS by applying sharp prioritization, Agile methodologies, Minimum Viable Product mindset and cross functional leadership
• Identifies partnerships both within and outside the organization to solve patient monitoring, engagement and HCP facing challenges related to Cell Therapy, CAR-T, side effects, remote patient monitoring, patient safety and market expansion.
• Lead the project from problem identification to solution ideation and analysis to inception, and product development and delivery, serving as the single point of contact and cross-functional leader to identify high quality digital health assets that truly improved patient outcomes, and enhances the value of our medicines in moments that matter across the treatment journey
• Lead and influence the collaboration with cross company expertise in drug development, clinical trial design, data science, cybersecurity, data privacy and other subject matter experts to deliver robust & compliant solutions
• Collaborates effectively with Legal and Contracting to establish optimal frameworks for DH collaborations
• Mobilizes and aligns the organization, including effective decision making and governance, to execute on the approved strategy
• Communicates and collaborates with senior leaders, functional area stakeholders, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of digital program operational plans with functional area capabilities to establish the working team charter
• Drive the commercialization and scaling of Cell Therapy, remote patient monitoring and other digital health solutions
• Navigates complex and dynamic internal and external healthcare environment; brings an agile and continuous improvement mindset by utilizing unbiased, factual assessments to drive rapid change management
• Support the development of KPIs that determine utility & adoption of digital health solutions; develop an analytics strategy to collect measures of success & validate solutions; Supports the development of post-launch end-user support systems to ensure service levels & sustained engagement
• Supports regulatory strategy, preparation and Health Authority engagements including FDA relating to DH product development (e.g. SaMDs)

• Collaborative, and develops and promotes a workplace culture that values varied perspectives, promotes integrity, and creates an atmosphere that supports coaching and fosters accountability

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, health tech, healthcare, pharma marketing, or related field required. An Advanced degree is preferred.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of experience in digital health/health tech, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing the development and launch of Digital Health solutions/SaMD, medical technologies, and/or AI algorithms in the healthcare space
• Proven track record of managing third-party relationships and oversight of complex partnerships
• Demonstrated ability in leading cross-functional teams and projects on a global scale
• Experience with navigating complex organizations with cross functional teams and taking projects through governance processes
• Strong Project and Program Management skills; experience in Agile methodologies and running sprints, software development teams
• Expertise in leading DH programs at a Health Tech, Medical Device or pharmaceutical is desirable
• Successful track record of leading through influence (without direct authority) and working across complex, global organizational matrices
• Cell Therapy or Oncology background desirable

If 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 CAREERS With 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 a welcoming culture, promoting broad representation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, belonging and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

ON-SITE PROTOCOL Physical 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 perform complex functions through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to View email address on us.fitly.work. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

• Industry

Pharmaceuticals

• About Us

Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, fibrosis and neuroscience. Our employees work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.

If 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.

Compensation Overview:

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• 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.

*Eligibility Disclosure: T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to View email address on us.fitly.work. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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