Senior Director, External Innovation and AI Partnerships
Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
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 at careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
Responsibilities Scout & Originate (External Innovation)
Maintain an always‑on view of external technology trends across AI/ML, data science, digital health, research tools, and clinical development enablement.
Represent BMS externally at demo days, innovation forums, and industry councils.
Build trusted relationships with VCs and startups, universities, consortia, incubators, accelerators, and large tech companies.
Foster robust supplier relationships, effective governance, and rigorous business case analyses with leaders across BI&T, R&D, Finance, Procurement, and Business Development.
Assess & Shape
Lead cross‑functional scientific, technical, and business diligence with R&D, Digital/IT, and Commercial colleagues.
Frame business cases with clear success metrics, value levers, and strategic fit.
Structure collaborations that accelerate internal pipeline progress or open new modalities.
Transact & Govern
Partner with Procurement, Finance, Business Development, and Legal to negotiate collaborations, in‑licensing, platform access, and data‑sharing agreements.
Develop and execute out‑licensing and open‑sourcing strategies for internally developed technologies, including software, algorithms, and digital platforms.
Work with Procurement and Business Development teams to ensure effective partnership oversight, milestone tracking, and conflict resolution.
Communicate, Evangelize & Engage
Publish a quarterly external innovation & technology transfer radar for BMS leadership.
Design and host events—such as startup demo days, venture roundtables, and innovation fairs—that expose BMS colleagues to cutting‑edge ideas, founders, and technologies.
Create internal forums to showcase innovation from internal teams, startups, academic labs, and external partners to BMS scientists & technologists.
Share success stories of both inbound partnerships and outbound technology ventures.
Compensation Overview Cambridge – MA – US $252,640 – $306,137
Princeton – NJ – US $229,670 – $278,306
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.
Benefits
Health Coverage – Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support Programs – BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial 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
US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays).
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.
Additional time off 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.
Candidate Rights BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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 careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
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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 at careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
Responsibilities Scout & Originate (External Innovation)
Maintain an always‑on view of external technology trends across AI/ML, data science, digital health, research tools, and clinical development enablement.
Represent BMS externally at demo days, innovation forums, and industry councils.
Build trusted relationships with VCs and startups, universities, consortia, incubators, accelerators, and large tech companies.
Foster robust supplier relationships, effective governance, and rigorous business case analyses with leaders across BI&T, R&D, Finance, Procurement, and Business Development.
Assess & Shape
Lead cross‑functional scientific, technical, and business diligence with R&D, Digital/IT, and Commercial colleagues.
Frame business cases with clear success metrics, value levers, and strategic fit.
Structure collaborations that accelerate internal pipeline progress or open new modalities.
Transact & Govern
Partner with Procurement, Finance, Business Development, and Legal to negotiate collaborations, in‑licensing, platform access, and data‑sharing agreements.
Develop and execute out‑licensing and open‑sourcing strategies for internally developed technologies, including software, algorithms, and digital platforms.
Work with Procurement and Business Development teams to ensure effective partnership oversight, milestone tracking, and conflict resolution.
Communicate, Evangelize & Engage
Publish a quarterly external innovation & technology transfer radar for BMS leadership.
Design and host events—such as startup demo days, venture roundtables, and innovation fairs—that expose BMS colleagues to cutting‑edge ideas, founders, and technologies.
Create internal forums to showcase innovation from internal teams, startups, academic labs, and external partners to BMS scientists & technologists.
Share success stories of both inbound partnerships and outbound technology ventures.
Compensation Overview Cambridge – MA – US $252,640 – $306,137
Princeton – NJ – US $229,670 – $278,306
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.
Benefits
Health Coverage – Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support Programs – BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial 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
US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays).
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.
Additional time off 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.
Candidate Rights BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
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 careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Senior Director, External Innovation and AI Partnerships R1596928
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