Executive Director, Strategy & Program Excellence — Compliance & Ethics

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Job Description Summary

As the Executive Director, Strategy & Program Excellence for the Compliance & Ethics (C&E) department, you will report directly to the SVP, Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer (CCEO) at Bristol Myers Squibb. You will serve as a senior strategic advisor and program leader, driving the ongoing assessment, innovation, and continual enhancement of BMS's healthcare compliance program. You will be a member of the Compliance & Ethics Leadership Team (CELT), partnering closely with all verticals of the C&E organization — both locally and globally — as well as key enterprise stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, Corporate Communications, and beyond.

The successful candidate will bring broad industry experience and a strong track record of driving compliance program effectiveness at scale. They will combine deep knowledge of global healthcare compliance requirements with a forward-looking mindset, leveraging consulting, project management, and business acumen to benchmark against peer companies, introduce innovation and technology, and translate strategy into actionable, measurable plans. This role requires exceptional executive presence, cross-functional influence, and a proven ability to deliver superior results in a complex, global, and highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Program Assessment & Strategic Planning

• Assess the overall effectiveness and efficiency of BMS's healthcare compliance program, identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities for enhancement
• Develop, manage, and ensure the completion of annual tactical plans that drive the continual improvement and maturation of the compliance program
• Create and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that measure program effectiveness and progress against strategic plans
• Lead the maintenance and ongoing updates of the Global Compliance Risk Assessment, serving as the primary liaison with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and timely completion of risk assessment cycles
• Provide regular reporting and analysis to the CCEO and CELT on program performance, trends, and risk areas
• Support the CCEO in preparing materials for executive and board-level stakeholders, including presentations, briefings, and program updates

Innovation, Technology & Efficiency

• Proactively identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and data analytics capabilities — including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications — that can enhance compliance program delivery and department operations
• Champion the responsible and strategic use of AI within the C&E function, evaluating AI-driven solutions for monitoring, risk identification, training, and operational efficiency
• Drive innovation initiatives across the C&E function, championing process improvement and modernization efforts
• Partner with IT and other enabling functions to design and deploy technology solutions aligned to the strategic goals of the Compliance & Ethics department
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and creative problem-solving throughout the department

Benchmarking & Industry Intelligence

• Lead benchmarking efforts against peer pharmaceutical and life sciences companies to assess the maturity and competitiveness of BMS's compliance program
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices to inform strategic decision-making and program evolution
• Maintain an active presence in the healthcare compliance professional community, including active participation and m