Executive Director, Privacy Law & Compliance

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

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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 Executive Director, Privacy Law and Compliance is responsible for leading the organization’s global privacy strategy, governance, and compliance programs under the NextGen Privacy Program framework in partnership with Business Insights and Technology (BI&T). This role sits in the newly formed AI, Data and Privacy Law and Compliance department and ensures adherence to international data protection laws and internal standards while enabling responsible data use across all business units. The position requires strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong leadership to manage privacy risks, foster a culture of compliance and trust, and drive technology-enabled solutions for scalability.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Compliance, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance, with global leadership exposure.
• Expertise in GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, and other international privacy regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leveraging AI‑enabled tools to enhance efficiency and impact.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Leads global privacy team. Define and execute the global privacy strategy aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements. Serve as the primary advisor to senior leadership on privacy risks and emerging regulations.
• Governance & Compliance: Oversee implementation of global privacy frameworks, including Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) and GDPR compliance programs. Ensure harmonization of global privacy notices and standards across jurisdictions. Monitor changes in global privacy laws and assess their impact on pharmaceutical operations, ensuring timely updates to compliance strategies. Drive market-level privacy compliance by shaping strategies that align global frameworks with local regulatory landscapes, enabling operational agility and business continuity. In partnership with Data Governance Law and Compliance and BI&T, establish a global data transfer strategy that ensures compliance with evolving cross-border regulations while enabling secure, lawful, and efficient data flows to support business operations and innovation.
• Policy Development: In partnership with BI&T, establish and maintain privacy policies, SOPs, and directives for personal data processing, sensitive data handling, and employee data protection.
• Risk Management & Audits: Direct privacy impact assessments (DPIAs), audits, and remediation plans for high-risk data processing activities. Collaborate with internal audit, compliance, and Cybersecurity teams to monitor adherence to privacy obligations. Advise BI&T on notice obligations attendant to data breaches.
• Technology & Innovation: In partnership with BI&T, advise on and develop technology platforms to aid the automation of privacy operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with AI Law & Compliance, Data Governance Law & Compliance, Digital Health Law & Compliance, BI&T, and business teams to integrate privacy into technology and product development. Act as liaison with regulators and industry bodies on privacy matters.
• Training & Awareness: Partner with BI&T to develop and deliver global privacy training programs and awareness campaigns for employees and third parties. Promote a culture of accountability and ethical data use across the enterprise.

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: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees