Director, IT - Automated Manufacturing Suite

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

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About The Position

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. Position Summary: The Director, AMS IT provides strategic, technical and hands on leadership for the Automated Manufacturing Suite, supporting GoSolo's digital manufacturing transformation. This role is accountable for building strategic roadmaps, architecting, building, and integrating the technology systems that enable scalable, reliable manufacturing operations—including MES platform modernization, recipe execution environments, DeltaV automation integration, and manufacturing scheduler capabilities. The Director, AMS IT leads a team of technical architects, engineers, and integration specialists by balancing workload, resolving technical conflicts, and achieving operational excellence through hands-on execution and accountability. This leader partners closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, MS&T, Quality, IT PMO, GxP, and vendor organizations to anticipate requirements, manage integration risks, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with manufacturing priorities. This role also serves as a key contributor to digital manufacturing innovation, leveraging AI-enabled automation, data analytics, and modern DevOps practices to strengthen system reliability, reduce operational risk, and accelerate time-to-therapy for patients. This role also supports the development of future-ready technical talent within the manufacturing systems domain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field; advanced degree (MS, MBA) preferred but not required.
• 12–15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with solid expertise in digital manufacturing, manufacturing systems, and/or manufacturing IT.
• 5+ years in technical leadership roles, including hands-on architecture, platform engineering, and cross-functional team coordination.
• Strong working knowledge of MES platforms, manufacturing execution systems, automation integration, and manufacturing IT best practices; experience in biologics or cell therapy manufacturing is a plus.
• Proven ability to architect, build, and deliver complex technical systems within regulated environments, meeting timelines and budgets.
• Deep hands-on experience with MES platforms (e.g., Syncade and manufacturing execution systems.
• Proven ability to architect and build integrations with DeltaV or comparable automation platforms
• Strong technical skills in manufacturing system architecture, data modeling, API design, and integration patterns.
• Experience designing and implementing scheduling and execution integrations in manufacturing environments.
• Track record of building and delivering large-scale platform modernizations in GxP-regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience implementing systems under GxP compliance and computer system validation (CSV) requirements.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating with vendors across complex, multi-initiative programs.
• Excellent problem-solving, written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), DevOps practices, and modern software delivery approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Technical architect who designs and builds cohesive solutions across disparate initiatives.
• Hands-on leader who drives execution while coordinating across IT and business partners.
• Strategic thinker with strong implementation skills and attention to technical detail.
• Comfortable leading teams through complexity, ambiguity, and evolving technical requirements.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree (MS, MBA) preferred but not required.
• experience in biologics or cell therapy manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary IT partner to the AMS Business Lead, translating manufacturing needs into technology strategy, roadmap, and delivery alignment.
• Build the strategic 3+ year roadmap and own development for the build out of AMS through partnership within the IT and the business teams.
• Lead through a matrix organization on the integration of MES, DeltaV, recipes, and manufacturing scheduling into a cohesive execution platform.
• Provide technology leadership across MES platform scaling, DevOps, validation, and system architecture.
• Establish MES as the central execution environment connecting automation, recipes, and scheduling.
• Drive integration between DeltaV automation systems and enterprise manufacturing platforms, including process data and equipment signals.
• Define and standardize recipe lifecycle, data models, and configuration patterns across sites.
• Enable end-to-end execution by embedding the manufacturing scheduler into MES and connecting it to DeltaV.
• Coordinate priorities, dependencies, and technical decisions across AMS workstreams.
• Partner with Manufacturing, MS&T, Quality, and enterprise IT teams to align delivery and operational outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, validation, and data integrity requirements across all systems and integrations.
• Lead continuous improvement through adoption of modern DevOps, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Manage technical escalations, delivery risks, and cross-program dependencies within the AMS portfolio.
• Develop and support technical talent through coaching, hiring, and capability-building across the AMS IT team.
• Establish performance metrics and operating rhythms that ensure consistent, high-quality delivery aligned to CT Manufacturing Automation goals.

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: 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: Director