Associate Director - DocGen Lead Architect
Bristol Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
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Position Summary As an Associate Director you will lead the development, design, maintenance, and support of the DocGen platform. DocGen is a key internal tool, currently built using Python and React, and operates across GCP and AWS. The role will drive future rearchitecting initiatives, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal user experience aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end engineering lifecycle for the DocGen platform, including design, development, deployment, maintenance, and support
Oversee rearchitecting and modernization of the tool, leveraging best practices and emerging technologies
Ensure platform security, performance, scalability, and compliance with BMS standards
Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Security, Operations) to define requirements, integrations, and priorities
Implement CI/CD, automated testing, and robust monitoring strategies
Maintain technical documentation and conduct code reviews
Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and incident response for DocGen
Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Explore and implement innovative solutions to enhance document automation and user experience
Mentor junior and senior engineers
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years experience in software engineering
Proven expertise in Python and React
Experience in developing Gen AI applications and integrating with LLMs
Experience in developing Agentic AI workflows / applications
Strong experience with GCP and AWS (multi-cloud deployments). Experience leading platform architecture and cloud migration projects.
Knowledge of security, scalability, and compliance in cloud environments. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industries preferred.
Experience in working with global engineering teams – Desirable.
Background in document automation, workflow systems, or related domains.
Experience with microservices, serverless, or containerized architectures.
Certifications in AWS or GCP.
Strong stakeholder management and change leadership.
Compensation Overview Madison - Giralda - NJ - US $169,150 - $204,970
Princeton - NJ - US $169,150 - $204,970
Seattle - WA $186,070 - $225,467
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 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 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 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: The 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, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com.
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. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
R1599101 Associate Director - DocGen Lead Architect
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Position Summary As an Associate Director you will lead the development, design, maintenance, and support of the DocGen platform. DocGen is a key internal tool, currently built using Python and React, and operates across GCP and AWS. The role will drive future rearchitecting initiatives, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal user experience aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end engineering lifecycle for the DocGen platform, including design, development, deployment, maintenance, and support
Oversee rearchitecting and modernization of the tool, leveraging best practices and emerging technologies
Ensure platform security, performance, scalability, and compliance with BMS standards
Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Security, Operations) to define requirements, integrations, and priorities
Implement CI/CD, automated testing, and robust monitoring strategies
Maintain technical documentation and conduct code reviews
Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and incident response for DocGen
Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Explore and implement innovative solutions to enhance document automation and user experience
Mentor junior and senior engineers
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years experience in software engineering
Proven expertise in Python and React
Experience in developing Gen AI applications and integrating with LLMs
Experience in developing Agentic AI workflows / applications
Strong experience with GCP and AWS (multi-cloud deployments). Experience leading platform architecture and cloud migration projects.
Knowledge of security, scalability, and compliance in cloud environments. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industries preferred.
Experience in working with global engineering teams – Desirable.
Background in document automation, workflow systems, or related domains.
Experience with microservices, serverless, or containerized architectures.
Certifications in AWS or GCP.
Strong stakeholder management and change leadership.
Compensation Overview Madison - Giralda - NJ - US $169,150 - $204,970
Princeton - NJ - US $169,150 - $204,970
Seattle - WA $186,070 - $225,467
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 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 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 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: The 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, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com.
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. Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
R1599101 Associate Director - DocGen Lead Architect
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