Associate Director, Data Engineering

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Position Summary
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is driven by its vision to transform patients’ lives through science. The Associate Director of Data Engineering, Business Insights & Technology (BI&T) for the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) division plays a crucial role in advancing this vision. GPS is responsible for developing, manufacturing, and supplying quality clinical and commercial medicines to patients worldwide.

This leadership role oversees the GPS BI&T Data Engineering Team, ensuring that data is available for downstream consumption by analytics systems, processes and personnel. The Associate Director will be responsible for leading a team of GPS BI&T data engineers in strategizing, building and operationalizing data pipelines, working in close partnership with other BI&T leaders and GPS stakeholders. This role requires a visionary leader who can play a leading role in shaping strategy for how best to deliver data for downstream uses, manage a team of technologists, deliver impactful technology solutions in an operationally effective manner, and foster collaboration across global teams.

If you are passionate about harnessing the power of technology and analytics to make a difference in patients’ lives, this role offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity.

Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Define data engineering goals in partnership with GPS stakeholders and GPS BI&T leadership. Cascade goals appropriately, monitor progress, and adjust strategy as needed.

• Lead the GPS BI&T Data Engineering team with a visionary approach, taking full accountability for delivering cutting-edge data engineering programs that drive impactful technology solutions.

• Provide regular updates on technical progress to stakeholders and BI&T leaders.

• Provide periodic updates and technical demonstrations to the Head of GPS.

• Build and manage a high-performing Data Engineering team:

  • Direct management of 6 technology professionals in the USA and Europe

  • Matrix leadership of other technology professionals from the worldwide GPS BI&T Team.

• Indirectly manage and influence other technology professionals from the ~200-person global GPS BI&T data and analytics teams, ensuring delivery of data engineering work in a manner that links in well with other GPS BI&T strategic projects.

• Lead planning, diversity efforts, and colleague development initiatives to sustain a robust talent pipeline.

Technology Strategy & Innovation

• Develop, manage, and deliver a forward-thinking technology roadmap for Data Engineering that leverages emerging technologies and innovative solutions to deliver compelling value.

• Actively partner with GPS stakeholders to ensure data “art of the possible” is central to the team’s strategy and roadmap.

• Partner with BI&T teams and GPS stakeholders to experiment with emerging technologies such as AI, scaling viable solutions to deliver measurable business value in data engineering.

• Ensure adherence to technical best practices in SDLC and analytics output, including scalable solutions, code version control, documentation standards, and deployment.

• Ensure data engineering DevOps is closely integrated into the overall GPS BI&T DevOps process.

• Evaluate new technologies and proactively recommend impactful innovations with high ROI for inclusion on the overall GPS technology roadmap.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Engagement

• Cultivate strong relationshi