Executive Director, PDS Digital Transformation & Fusion

Job description

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. Position Summary The Executive Director, PDS Digital Transformation & Fusion will report to the VP, PDS Chief of Staff and will lead the design and execution of a cross-functional operating model that embeds digital, data, AI, and advanced analytics capabilities into core business processes across Product Development & Supply (PDS). This role carries a clear executive mandate to lead and influence PDS wide transformation, shaping how the organization operates through product-based delivery, end-to-end workflow redesign, and data-driven decisioning. This leader represents PDS in enterprise governance forums and plays a central role in aligning digital and operational priorities to ensure transformation is both scalable and durable. Success in this role is not measured by sustaining current operations, but by delivering step-change improvements across the PDS value chain accelerating cycle times, improving right-first-time quality, and enabling faster, more confident decision-making at all levels of the organization. Critical to this is advancing the Fusion model underpinned by strong data governance and a “data democracy” mindset ensuring that trusted, accessible data drives transparency, accountability, and performance across PDS. The role is positioned to rewire how work gets done, embedding digital capabilities and analytics into core workflows to unlock measurable enterprise value. Key Responsibilities: Fusion Team Strategy & Operating Model Provide purpose-driven leadership and direct oversight of the enterprise Fusion team, driving a clear vision, strategy, and roadmap that are fully aligned with and accelerate PDS and enterprise priorities Design and evolve a cross-functional operating model integrating business, product, data, engineering, and operations expertise that retains a competitive edge for PDS Establish standards for governance, decision rights, team structure, and performance management to enable scale Digital Transformation & Delivery Leadership Lead end-to-end digital transformation associated with business strategy, embedding data, AI, and digital capabilities into core processes Drive product-based, agile delivery models across the full lifecycle from opportunity definition through adoption and continuous improvement Translate business needs into scalable, secure, user-centered digital and AI solutions Ensure value realization, speed, and adoption through disciplined execution and strong stakeholder alignment Data, AI & Workflow Integration Oversee enterprise data and AI capabilities enabling insight-driven decision making across PDS Integrate AI, automation, and digital tools into end-to-end workflows including business ownership of key platforms Drive scale up of unified data model asset in partnership with BI&T through establishing foundational data product processes and integrating external data Partner with cross-functional partners and leaders (i.e., BI&T, Finance, HR) to ensure scalable platforms, architecture, and data ecosystems Define how human and AI capabilities operate together within critical business processes Manage and measure digital and AI maturity across PDS against benchmarks Governance, Portfolio Management & Value Tracking Establish data and digital product governance to ensure solutions are secure, compliant, ethical, and aligned to regulatory requirements Drive portfolio prioritization, funding, and resource alignment across Fusion and digital initiatives Define and track KPIs to measure transformation progress, adoption, and business value Ensure disciplined execution and alignment to enterprise strategy and outcomes using tradeoffs and risk to value analysis Enterprise Partnership & Influence Lead proactive stakeholder engagement across business units', building alignment, influencing enterprise decisions, and driving accountability for transformation outcomes Partner with senior leaders across PDS, BI&T, Finance, HR, and functional teams to drive alignment and integration Act as a strategic connector and advisor across business, data, and technology domains Influence executive stakeholders on operating model design, transformation priorities, and AI adoption strategies Organizational Capability & Change Management Build and lead high performing, matrixed cross-functional teams across business, product, digital and data Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, continuous learning, and digital fluency Drive adoption at scale by reducing organizational friction and aligning stakeholders Ensure transformation moves from experimentation to sustained business value realization Identify and partner with BI&T and HR to identify AI skills needed to sustain PDS rewiring efforts Qualifications: 12-15+ years of leadership in business transformation in an operational environment Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant discipline (e.g., Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business); advanced degree preferred Deep experience driving value through use of digital, data, analytics, AI, or technology domains Experience operating in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated environments preferred Proven track record leading enterprise-scale, cross-functional transformation programs with measurable impact Experience designing and scaling operating models and product-based delivery approaches Strong experience leading matrixed, multidisciplinary teams across business and technology functions Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable digital, AI, or analytics solutions Strong stakeholder management and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leaders, align diverse stakeholders, and drive enterprise decisions Core Capabilities: Cross-functional leadership across business, product, data, and technology AI operating model design and scaling from pilot to enterprise deployment Product and platform leadership with lifecycle accountability Data and analytics fluency (KPIs, dashboards, automation, AI-enabled insights) Executive influence and communication in complex, matrixed environments Governance and risk management in regulated settings Transformation and change leadership driving adoption and value at scale Excellent senior leader forum communications skills Self-motivating, purpose driven, with a measured sense of urgency to find solutions and create positive impact across PDS Travel Requirements Able to travel 10-15% #LI-Hybrid 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: $265,460 - $321,669 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 characteristic