Director, Global Finance Capability & Talent Program Management

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

7d • 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 . The Director, Global Finance Capability & Talent Program Management role supports the Global Business Operations (GBO) organization, which consists of Finance, Procurement, Investor Relations and Business Development. In partnership with GBO Leadership and the People Organization, the role is at the center of executing capability, talent, organizational, and cultural initiatives to elevate GBO talent and capabilities, drive employee engagement and culture, and ultimately deliver greater partnership and functional value for the business. The person in this role will have the opportunity to shape and drive the capability and talent agenda across the GBO organization, working with many parts of the organization while being regularly exposed to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of diversified experience in finance or related functions, or in People, Capability, or Talent Development. Experience with supporting finance preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for talent development and strengthening organizational capabilities, with experience enabling growth at individual, team, and enterprise levels.
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence across global, matrixed organizations, aligning diverse stakeholders and translating priorities into clear action plans.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to tailor content and delivery to varied audiences and promote ideas effectively through written communications, presentations, roadshows, and internal social platforms.
• Strong judgment and decision-making capability, with experience setting direction and providing guidance in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Strong digital proficiency, including advanced working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership and the people organization on the development, articulation and execution of key talent, leadership and GBO organizational priorities.
• Strengthen GBO talent processes as a core member of the GBO Career Development Team by delivering high impact initiatives, events, and communications that drive consistency and adoption.
• Be the connector and driving force behind the GBO Talent Ambassador program, delivering robust succession plans and strong development actions for key talent in the organization.
• Manage 8 Finance Associates as direct reports.
• Develop future GBO leadership capability by leading Early Careers programs, ensuring strong recruitment, rotational experiences, and accelerated development across the Finance Associates Program, Finance & Accounting Leadership Program, and Business Development Program.
• Foster a culture of recognition and innovation across GBO by leading recognition and innovation programs such as CFO Awards, the Innovation Challenge, and related initiatives that reinforce desired behaviors and performance.
• Anticipate future business and GBO needs by partnering with Leadership and the People Organization to identify critical capabilities and deliver scalable learning and development solutions that build long‑term organizational readiness.
• Increase employee engagement and connection by designing and executing initiatives that strengthen culture and a sense of belonging across the organization.

Benefits

• 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: T he 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: Director