Director, Global Retirement, Benefits COE

Bristol Myers Squibb • Tampa, FL

1d • $191,680 - $232,265 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Global Retirement within the Benefits COE (Center of Excellence) is responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and oversight of all retirement and pension plans operating outside of the United States and Puerto Rico. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert and decision-maker for BMS's international retirement portfolio, ensuring that all plans remain compliant with applicable local laws and regulations, aligned with global People strategy, and optimized to deliver competitive, sustainable benefits to BMS colleagues around the world. The Director will bring a forward-thinking, strategic mindset while also demonstrating the operational rigor required to drive high-priority transactions such as Defined Benefit plan buyouts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 11+ years of progressively responsible positions in benefits
• Experience with a full array of benefits programs including retirement plans, medical plans, wellbeing, life, AD&D, disability plans, inclusive benefit programs, Paid Time Off, work/life benefits, recognition and benefit allowances
• Experience in analyzing competitive benefit practices.
• Solid technical knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of general HR principles and policies
• Ability to lead project teams from the design to the implementation stage
• Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with international benefits programs and administration a must.
• Hands-on experience managing Defined Benefit plan activities, including funding strategies, actuarial processes, and buyout or de-risking transactions preferred.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and Shared Service environment a plus
• Ability to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and execute the global retirement strategy for all international markets ensuring alignment with BMS's broader People and Total Rewards strategy
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks for all international retirement plans, including the facilitation of global governance boards, and mandatory local boards, trustee or oversight committees
• Monitor global retirement trends, regulatory developments, market benchmarks, to proactively assess the competitiveness, funding, and sustainability of BMS's retirement offerings
• Ensure all retirement plans remain fully compliant with local laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements across all applicable jurisdictions, partnering with Legal and Finance to anticipate and respond to regulatory change
• Lead the identification and mitigation of risks across the global retirement plan portfolio, including overseeing Defined Benefit plan buyouts and de-risking strategies from inception through to completion.
• Lead the selection, onboarding, and ongoing performance management of global retirement consulting partners, actuaries, asset managers, and third-party administrators, including contract negotiation and accountability frameworks
• Partner closely with People Operations to ensure the seamless delivery of plan administration across all international markets, serving as the strategic escalation point for complex or high-priority issues
• Collaborate with Finance and Treasury on funding strategies, actuarial valuations, and financial reporting obligations, and with regional People Business Partners to ensure retirement programs are effectively communicated to BMS employees worldwide
• Act as a visible and credible senior leader within the global People function, mentoring colleagues, contributing to Total Rewards capability development, and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders and governance bodies

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.

What This Job Offers

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