Director, ASAT Systems and Technology Sciences

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

5d • $188,250 - $250,929

About The Position

The Director of ASAT Systems and Technology Sciences provides strategic and technical leadership for Cell Therapy laboratory systems, digital technologies, and data platforms across the global manufacturing network. The role is accountable for long-term technology strategy, governance, innovation, and lifecycle management of GMP laboratory systems, and for advancing network-wide digital transformation, operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. The Director translates emerging technologies and industry trends into business value and organizational capability while influencing cross-functional strategy and leading complex, high-impact initiatives.

The role defines the strategy and roadmap for laboratory systems, digital technologies, data platforms, and analytical capabilities; guides technology investment and network-level decisions; and ensures systems and practices are standardized, inspection-ready, secure, compliant, and aligned with regulatory and data-integrity expectations. It partners with Quality, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, IT, Digital, Regulatory, and Supply Chain, and sponsors initiatives in modernization, automation, integration, analytics, and digital transformation. The Director establishes governance and performance measures, represents ASAT and Quality in strategic forums and regulatory interactions, and mentors teams while fostering accountability, innovation, scientific excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.

The position reports to the Executive Director of Analytical Sciences and Technology (ASAT), Cell Therapy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, information systems, or related discipline.
• 12 or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, cell therapy, gene therapy, or biologics manufacturing environments.
• 6 or more years of leadership experience managing technical teams and complex cross-functional programs.
• Experience leading network-scale laboratory systems, digital transformation, automation, informatics, quality systems, or technology-enabled business initiatives.
• Success developing and executing strategic roadmaps that drive operational excellence, compliance, scalability, and business value.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and lead large, complex, high-risk, or high-visibility programs across multiple sites, functions, and technology platforms.
• Extensive knowledge of GMP regulations, data-integrity principles, quality systems, risk management, and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Enterprise mindset and business acumen, including the ability to balance operational needs, regulatory requirements, and long-term business objectives.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills, with success driving alignment across Quality, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, IT, and other cross-functional organizations.
• Ability to identify emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovative solutions and translate them into business value and organizational capability.
• Ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to engage senior leadership, regulatory agencies, external partners, and industry forums.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term strategy, governance model, and roadmap for laboratory systems, digital technologies, data platforms, and analytical capabilities supporting Cell Therapy laboratory operations.
• Set strategic priorities that align technology investments with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.
• Serve as the technology and business leader for laboratory systems and digital capabilities across the Cell Therapy laboratory network.
• Drive network-level decisions regarding laboratory digitalization, automation, data management, and systems integration.
• Oversee lifecycle management, governance, enhancement, and expansion of GMP laboratory systems and technology platforms.
• Ensure alignment, standardization, and harmonization of laboratory systems, processes, data standards, and business practices across sites and functions.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, IT, Digital, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to establish future-state capabilities and technology solutions.
• Ensure laboratory systems remain inspection-ready, compliant, secure, and aligned with global regulatory expectations and data-integrity requirements.
• Sponsor strategic initiatives related to system modernization, automation, integration, analytics, and digital transformation.
• Lead complex, high-impact initiatives that improve laboratory performance, compliance, efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Identify and implement new technologies, advanced analytics, automation tools, and digital solutions.
• Challenge existing processes and practices to deliver sustainable improvements and organizational transformation.
• Establish metrics and governance processes to monitor system performance, user adoption, operational effectiveness, and business value realization.
• Translate industry best practices and emerging technologies into strategic initiatives that strengthen Cell Therapy capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional teams on large, complex, high-risk, or high-value initiatives spanning multiple sites and technology platforms.
• Represent ASAT and Quality in strategic governance forums, leadership reviews, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Foster accountability, innovation, scientific excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Mentor and serve as a role model, influencing culture, leadership behaviors, and technical excellence across teams and functions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• 11 paid company holidays each year for eligible employees.
• For specified employee groups, 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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