Director, Office of Chief of Staff to General Counsel

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

18d • $180,880 - $219,184

About The Position

The Director will be responsible for financial planning, budget management, headcount oversight, and the strategic delivery and coordination of special projects across the Law & Policy organization. This role supports the Law & Policy Leadership Team (LPLT) in driving organizational evolution, ensuring operational excellence, and enabling the successful execution of initiatives aligned with departmental and enterprise priorities.

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Public Policy, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, JD, MPA) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning, project management, or operations within a complex, global organization—preferably in legal, compliance, or highly regulated environments. At least 5 years in a leadership role with direct responsibility for budget, headcount, or strategic initiatives.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, budget management, headcount planning, and project delivery.
• Proficiency with enterprise financial systems, project management tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive organizational change, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and organizational levels.
• Strategic & Operational Acumen: Strong business judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting organizational evolution, transformation initiatives, and process improvement.
• Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of internal governance standards, policies, and regulatory requirements relevant to the Law & Policy function.
• Values & Presence: High integrity, resilience, and executive presence consistent with BMS’s values of integrity, innovation, urgency, accountability, and passion.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Budget Management Lead annual and long-range financial planning processes for the Law & Policy organization.
• Oversee budget development, monitoring, and reporting to ensure fiscal discipline and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Manage headcount planning, resource allocation, and workforce analytics in partnership with People Organization and LPLT.
• Provide transparency and visibility into budget to LPLT through periodic financial reporting and analysis
• Special Project Strategy & Delivery Coordinate the design, execution, and delivery of special projects and strategic initiatives across the Law & Policy organization.
• Develop project plans, set milestones, and track progress to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement to drive project outcomes.
• Support Law and Policy Organization committees and engagement efforts
• Operational Coordination & Excellence Implement process improvements and change management strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and communications for leadership and governance forums.
• Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a liaison between the LPLT, sub-teams, and enterprise partners to ensure alignment and information flow.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Law & Policy 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.

What This Job Offers

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