Senior Director, AI Governance Law & Compliance

Bristol Myers Squibb
Princeton, NJ
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Position Summary:
The Senior Director, AI Governance, Law, and Compliance is responsible for defining, implementing, and leading the organization's global AI governance strategy in partnership with Business Insights and Technology (BI&T). This role sits in the newly formed AI, Data and Privacy Law and Compliance department and ensures that AI technologies-including generative AI and high-risk systems-are developed and deployed in compliance with evolving international laws, ethical standards, and technical safeguards. The position drives enterprise-wide accountability for responsible AI, harmonizing regulatory requirements (EU AI Act, U.S. OMB M-24-10, OECD Principles, ISO/IEC 42001) and fostering innovation while minimizing legal, operational, and reputational risks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • In partnership with BI&T, develop and oversee a comprehensive AI governance framework encompassing ethics, legal compliance, data privacy, risk management, and business transparency.
  • Advise executive leadership and cross-functional teams on the legal and regulatory implications of AI initiatives-including intellectual property, privacy, safety, bias mitigation, and accountability.
  • Monitor and interpret global AI regulatory EU AI Act, CPPA ADMT, China PIPL, sector-specific rules) and design agile compliance strategies.
  • In partnership with BI&T, implement AI risk management frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001) and oversee model inventory, lifecycle governance, and change control plans.
  • Inform AI risk assessments, policy creation, third-party/vendor oversight, and incident response protocols.
  • In partnership with BI&T, define guidelines for human oversight protocols for high-risk AI systems and establish incident response workflows for bias, drift, and security breaches.
  • Oversee training programs to promote organizational awareness of AI governance and compliance best practices.
  • Engage with regulators, standards bodies, and industry forums to shape emerging AI governance norms and demonstrate corporate responsibility.
  • Collaborate closely with Privacy Law & Compliance, BI&T, Data Governance, and business teams to ensure consistent application of relevant laws, policies, and codes of conduct.
  • Drive continuous improvement through periodic reviews, impact assessments, and governance maturity evaluations.
Qualifications:
  • JD (or equivalent advanced legal degree) required.
  • 12-15+ years' experience in law, compliance, privacy, or technology governance with substantial exposure to AI, data, or digital transformation.
  • Deep knowledge of global AI regulations and standards (EU AI Act, OECD Principles, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001).
  • Proven leadership in complex, cross-functional legal and compliance environments.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate abstract regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
  • Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and impact.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with AI assurance frameworks (model cards, system cards) and governance tooling.
  • Familiarity with machine learning, data science, or digital product development initiatives.
  • Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
  • Thought leadership in responsible AI or digital ethics forums.
  • Engagement with regulators and standards-setting organizations.
Reporting:
Reports to: SVP, Head of AI, Data, and Privacy Law and Compliance

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:

Princeton - NJ - US: $230,440 - $279,233

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.
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 scienceā„¢ , 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.

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R1598558 : Senior Director, AI Governance Law & Compliance
Posted 2026-01-25

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