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Executive Director Human Resources, Cell Therapy Development & Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb, New Brunswick, NJ, United States


Overview

Lead the Human Resources discipline for the Cell Therapy Development and Operations (CTDO) business, a global organization of over 4,000 employees across five sites. This Executive Director role provides strategic HR partnership to the CTDO leadership team and is a member of the Product Development & Supply Chain HR and CTDO Leadership Teams.

Responsibilities

  • Role model BMS Values of Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Passion, Accountability, and Inclusion
  • Partner with the SVP Cell Therapy Development & Operations and respective Leadership team to drive business performance and foster collaboration and innovation across the enterprise.
  • Translate business strategy and organizational needs into contemporary organizational solutions including organizational design, inclusion and diversity, succession & talent management, and culture change.
  • Collaborate across the HR Ops Model (COE’s, People Services) to articulate business needs and partners in delivering solutions in ways that bring value across the enterprise.
  • Champion systems thinking and the application of data and metrics that drives business performance.
  • Shape and lead change management efforts to ensure delivery of organizational solutions, programs, and deliverables.

Required Experience

  • 15+ years of HR experience, preferably in multinational businesses
  • Preferred prior experience in innovation‑driven companies, having led through the introduction of new technologies or creating new categories.

Degree / Certification / Licensure

  • College/University degree (advanced degree preferred)

Competencies

  • Business Partnering: Extensive experience as an HR business partner with significant leadership skills and experience building and leading global diverse teams of HR professionals.
  • Change Champion: Broad experience in developing and implementing change management initiatives and driving organization performance. Demonstrated ability to proactively anticipate and manage business issues and take initiative to drive necessary change.
  • Senior Leader and Matrix Navigation: Demonstrated success in working effectively at senior management levels to impact and influence decision making. Experience in working effectively within a matrixed environment and building alignment in a global cross‑functional and team environment.
  • Multi‑cultural citizenship: Proven ability to work across multiple countries and cultures in a global environment.
  • Translating Business Strategy into Credible People Solutions: Demonstrated strength in business and organizational acumen by using insights about the business environment to improve talent and business outcomes. Demonstrated skills in applying workforce planning knowledge, engagement strategies, D&I strategies, and talent & succession management.

Compensation Overview

$257,040 – $311,472 (full‑time base salary). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available based on eligibility.

Benefits

  • Health coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
  • Well‑being support: BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Financial well‑being and protection: 401(k) plan, disability coverage, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, and legal support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 or adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. For further information see careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility.

Data Protection

BMS will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during the application or recruitment process.

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