Director, Business Operations, Global Quality
Bristol Myers Squibb
Princeton, NJ
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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 . Position Summary The Director, Business Operations is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational efficiency, strategic alignment, and financial governance. This leader will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of Global Quality's initiatives and its integration with broader organizational goals. This leader will oversee the integration of GPS strategic imperatives, financial governance, and continuous improvement initiatives, while ensuring cross-functional collaboration and alignment with key stakeholders such as Finance. Additionally, the role is accountable for developing and implementing portfolio resource management strategies, driving financial accountability, and fostering a culture of quality, agility, and operational excellence across the organization. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary liaison with Finance at GQ level (150+m budget oversight), driving effective budget allocation, forecasting and tracking spend • Enable an integrated strategy execution roadmap, driving transparency, prioritization, and business impact. • Maintain/ Enhance governance structures to monitor strategic initiatives, business operations, and financial performance. • Leverage resource allocation and financial planning frameworks to support leadership decision-making. • Ensure timely reporting, benefits realization, and cross-functional coordination of key initiatives. • Drive financial planning, budget governance, and resource management strategies to optimize operational efficiency. • Lead GQ-wide financial tracking and forecasting, ensuring alignment with GPS Finance and Procurement. • Leverage data analytics to identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies, optimize resources, and improve cost-effectiveness and mitigate risks. • Build and maintain strong partnerships with Finance and Change Management to drive integrated execution of strategic initiatives. • Establish and lead continuous improvement initiatives, embedding best practices across Global Quality. • Develop and implement operating models, governance frameworks, and KPI tracking systems to measure and enhance performance. • Drive change management strategies to support business transformation, process optimization, and financial governance. Qualifications & Experience
New Brunswick - NJ - US: $190,060 - $230,308
Princeton - NJ - US: $190,060 - $230,308 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. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit 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:
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 [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. Candidate Rights BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Data Protection We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at . Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at [email protected] . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley. R1602697 : Director, Business Operations, Global Quality
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 . Position Summary The Director, Business Operations is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational efficiency, strategic alignment, and financial governance. This leader will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of Global Quality's initiatives and its integration with broader organizational goals. This leader will oversee the integration of GPS strategic imperatives, financial governance, and continuous improvement initiatives, while ensuring cross-functional collaboration and alignment with key stakeholders such as Finance. Additionally, the role is accountable for developing and implementing portfolio resource management strategies, driving financial accountability, and fostering a culture of quality, agility, and operational excellence across the organization. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary liaison with Finance at GQ level (150+m budget oversight), driving effective budget allocation, forecasting and tracking spend • Enable an integrated strategy execution roadmap, driving transparency, prioritization, and business impact. • Maintain/ Enhance governance structures to monitor strategic initiatives, business operations, and financial performance. • Leverage resource allocation and financial planning frameworks to support leadership decision-making. • Ensure timely reporting, benefits realization, and cross-functional coordination of key initiatives. • Drive financial planning, budget governance, and resource management strategies to optimize operational efficiency. • Lead GQ-wide financial tracking and forecasting, ensuring alignment with GPS Finance and Procurement. • Leverage data analytics to identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies, optimize resources, and improve cost-effectiveness and mitigate risks. • Build and maintain strong partnerships with Finance and Change Management to drive integrated execution of strategic initiatives. • Establish and lead continuous improvement initiatives, embedding best practices across Global Quality. • Develop and implement operating models, governance frameworks, and KPI tracking systems to measure and enhance performance. • Drive change management strategies to support business transformation, process optimization, and financial governance. Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree strongly preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in strategy execution, business operations, portfolio governance, and financial planning, preferably in biopharmaceutical or life sciences industries.
- Visionary leader with strong business acumen, a focus on continuous improvement, and the ability to lead through data-driven insights
- Expertise in governance and strategic execution, leveraging digital technology within a global matrix organization.
- Strong experience in financial management, budget governance, and resource allocation.
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives, financial stewardship, and enterprise governance.
- PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or Portfolio Management (PfMP) certification is highly desirable.
New Brunswick - NJ - US: $190,060 - $230,308
Princeton - NJ - US: $190,060 - $230,308 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. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit 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.
- 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
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 [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. Candidate Rights BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Data Protection We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at . Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at [email protected] . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley. R1602697 : Director, Business Operations, Global Quality
Posted 2026-05-27
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