Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Development

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

3d•$226,610 - $274,598•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Development partners closely with senior executives and HR leadership to assess organizational needs, diagnose opportunities, and design impactful solutions that enable a high‑performance, engaged culture aligned to BMS’s strategic priorities. Bringing deep expertise in organizational development within a global enterprise, the role balances thought leadership with practical execution to drive measurable business impact. The Senior Director will deliver both enterprise‑priority organizational effectiveness solutions and scalable, self‑serve capabilities that enable HR Business Partners and leaders across the business. This is a highly visible opportunity to influence the future of work at BMS while building enduring organizational capability.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or related field is required.
Minimal 12 years of experience in global organizational effectiveness, change management and organizational development.
Experience in scaling OE/Change practices directly with the business and through HR Business Partners.
Ability to apply data and analytics in talent decision-making, storytelling to engage leaders from concept to impact.
Ability to facilitate senior level meetings and counsel leaders through organizational effectiveness diagnostics and initiatives.
Extensive experience using individual talent and organizational capability assessment tools and diagnostic instruments.
Must demonstrate outstanding judgment and sound business skills with the ability to establish a strong rapport with leaders at all levels.
Experienced in leading and influencing cross-functional, cross-level teams.
Proven track record of enabling business strategy and creating sustainable value through org effectiveness work in highly complex global organization.
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, demonstrable ability to simplify solutions, create buy-in and quickly add value.

Responsibilities

Partner with executive leaders, as well as enterprise corporate strategy and operational excellence teams, to develop, implement, measure, and manage the approach for organizational effectiveness at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align organizational development initiatives with business goals.
Serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to business and HR leaders on priority projects; facilitate cross‑functional partnerships within the business and guide change management to support global priorities.
Conduct organizational diagnostic and assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
Design, create, and facilitate development and performance improvement strategies that drive positive behavior change for people leaders and employees.
Identify key internal and external partners and guide their execution of organizational interventions.
Lead internal teams in the development and implementation of change initiatives that positively impact employee engagement.
Engage directly with the business and HR to identify critical priorities and provide change management leadership.
Partner with Learning and other stakeholders on deployment and change plans for organizational effectiveness solutions.
Bring forward data‑based recommendations and insights; leverage digital tools to inform decisions, measure impact, and optimize organizational performance.
Develop and implement metrics to measure outcomes linked to critical enterprise priority work.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of organizational development programs and partnerships.
Develop scalable organizational effectiveness solutions for HR Business Partners and the business.
Partner to develop digitally and AI‑enhanced tools and resources that support change and OE initiatives.
Research and apply industry best practice and emerging research‑ and practice‑based knowledge into OE mindsets, strategies, and programs.
Consult, enable, and guide HR partners while building organizational and HR capability in Organizational Effectiveness and Change Management.
Manage the overall portfolio of key enterprise priority projects.
Translate workforce trends into actionable insights and contribute to cross‑regional initiatives for consistent business alignment.
Grow and develop a team of high‑performing talent; partner closely with HR Business Partners in support of business priorities.

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
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.
Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval)
11 paid national holidays
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval
11 national holidays
3 optional holidays
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
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.