Director, Talent Acquisition Innovation

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

5d • $176,550 - $213,931

About The Position

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Director, Talent Acquisition Innovation to help strategically reimagine and modernize its talent acquisition function. The role contributes to transformation initiatives across process redesign, technology enablement, workforce planning integration, and capability building to create a scalable, data-driven, client-centric recruiting model. The Director partners with HR leadership, business stakeholders, TA operations, and the TA Leadership team to position the function to attract talent in support of BMS’s patient-focused mission.

The role leads the design and execution of a multi-year Talent Acquisition transformation roadmap, advances recruiting technology and analytics, and supports global process excellence and operational-model development. It also leads and supports multiple transformation teams, builds TA organizational capabilities, and promotes innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The listed compensation range for Princeton, New Jersey is $176,550–$213,931. The role may also be eligible for discretionary cash incentives and stock opportunities. Its assigned work model is not specified in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including at least 4 years in a transformation, strategy, or operations leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale TA transformation or organizational-change initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of recruiting technologies, including ATS, CRM, and AI sourcing tools.
• Strong analytical mindset and experience using TA data and metrics to drive decisions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without direct authority.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Workday Recruiting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the biopharmaceutical, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry.
• Exposure to global or multi-regional Talent Acquisition operating models.
• HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR, or project-management certification such as PMP.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and continuous-improvement frameworks such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of a multi-year Talent Acquisition transformation roadmap, including process redesign, operating-model evolution, and technology modernization.
• Identify and prioritize ways to improve recruiter effectiveness, candidate experience, hiring-manager partnership, time-to-fill, and NPS across talent segments.
• Align TA transformation initiatives with enterprise HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational goals.
• Develop change-management strategies and communication plans to support adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
• Support project governance and strategy stewardship for the TA technology stack, including consolidation and AI-powered enhancements across the TA lifecycle.
• Establish and govern TA analytics frameworks with Analytics, People Science, and People Services, defining KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadences.
• Lead subteams in redesigning and standardizing end-to-end recruiting processes globally for consistency, compliance, and scalability.
• Partner with TA Operations, HR COEs, and external vendors to build an efficient delivery model.
• Define and implement quality standards for interviews, selection, and offers in alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support transformation teams, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability through competency frameworks, training programs, and career pathways for TA professionals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, and 11 paid company holidays annually.
• Depending on eligibility, additional time-off benefits may include paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer-hours flexibility, and leaves 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.
• The role may be eligible for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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