Associate Director, Data Engineering

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

1d • $169,750 - $226,260 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This leadership role oversees the BI&T-GPS Data Engineering Team, ensuring that data is available for downstream consumption by analytics systems, processes and personnel. The Associate Director will be responsible for leading a team of BI&T-GPS data engineers in strategizing, building and operationalizing data pipelines, working in close partnership with other BI&T leaders and GPS stakeholders. This role requires a visionary leader who can play a leading role in shaping strategy for how best to deliver data for downstream uses, manage a team of technologists, deliver impactful technology solutions in an operationally effective manner, and foster collaboration across global teams. This role is responsible for the extraction, loading, and technical transformation of data and works in close partnership with the Analytical Engineering team, which owns business context, semantic modeling, and consumption‑ready data products. This role owns data quality and reliability across GPS data pipelines, ensuring trusted, production‑ready data for downstream analytics and decision‑making. If you are passionate about harnessing the power of technology and analytics to make a difference in patients’ lives, this role offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, data analytics, or pharmaceutical/healthcare industries, with a proven track record of visionary leadership and innovation.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams or delivering IT or analytics programs.
• Hands-on experience with SDLC methodologies, including DevOps, Agile, and Waterfall, in regulated environments.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects, including resource allocation.
• Significant experience with programming languages relevant to managing data pipelines (e.g. Python, Java, Scala).
• Experience with cloud computing environments and services, preferably AWS.
• Significant experience with ELT processes, with an emphasis on building high performance data layers (Data and Analytics Engineering).
• Experience with DevOps principles for CI/CD.
• Experience with data streaming technologies, such as Kafka.
• Proficiency with a modern suite of analytics tools and technologies, including GitHub, SQL, R, dbt, Domino, Tableau etc. (Analytics Development)
• Proven ability to lead technology teams or programs, foster collaboration, and drive innovation.
• Excellent project management skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Strong communication skills to explain the business value of data engineering projects and operations.
• A customer-oriented mindset with an eagerness to solve business problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and across global locations.
• A bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or scientific discipline is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with biopharma product development, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or quality controls is a significant plus.
• Experience with Databricks or similar platform preferred.
• Experience with building and operationalizing predictive models, simulation, optimization frameworks and AI solutions is a plus (Analytics Ops)
• Experience with graph database technology is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with agile methodologies and tools like JIRA.
• Advanced degrees (MS. or Ph.D.) in relevant fields are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define data engineering goals in partnership with GPS stakeholders and BI&T-GPS leadership.
• Cascade goals appropriately, monitor progress, and adjust strategy as needed.
• Lead the BI&T-GPS Data Engineering team with a visionary approach, taking full accountability for delivering cutting-edge data engineering programs that drive impactful technology solutions.
• Provide regular updates on technical progress to stakeholders and BI&T leaders.
• Provide periodic updates and technical demonstrations to the Head of GPS.
• Build and manage a high-performing Data Engineering team: Direct management of 2-4 technology professionals in the USA or Europe Matrix leadership of other technology professionals from the worldwide BI&T-GPS Team. Indirectly manage and influence other technology professionals from the ~200-person global BI&T-GPS data and analytics teams, ensuring delivery of data engineering work in a manner that connects with other BI&T-GPS strategic projects.
• Lead planning, diversity efforts, and colleague development initiatives to sustain a robust talent pipeline.
• Develop, manage, and deliver a forward-thinking technology roadmap for Data Engineering that leverages emerging technologies and innovative solutions to deliver compelling value.
• Actively partner with GPS stakeholders to ensure data “art of the possible” is central to the team’s strategy and roadmap.
• Partner with BI&T teams and GPS stakeholders to experiment with emerging technologies such as AI, scaling viable solutions to deliver measurable business value in data engineering.
• Ensure adherence to technical best practices in SDLC and analytics output, including scalable solutions, code version control, documentation standards, and deployment.
• Ensure data engineering DevOps is closely integrated into the overall BI&T-GPS DevOps process.
• Evaluate new technologies and proactively recommend impactful innovations with high ROI for inclusion on the overall GPS technology roadmap.
• Cultivate strong relationships with GPS business stakeholders, BI&T teams, and cross-functional colleagues across global locations, fostering a collaborative environment that drives visionary data engineering solutions.
• Enterprise mindset: Actively seek out ways to partner with other BI&T Teams and leverage existing technologies and solutions in the most effective way for data engineering.
• Ruthless prioritization: work closely with GPS and BI&T leadership to define data engineering priorities and deliver the most impactful solutions aligned with business objectives.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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: 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level