Director, Research Site and Capital Operations

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Position Summary

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision—transforming patients’ lives through science. The Director, Research Site and Capital Operations, plays a critical role in enabling this mission by ensuring the effective operation of a critical Research site and strategic planning of laboratory infrastructure for a multi-site, multi-functional Research team. The Research Site Operations role will be responsible for supporting site and laboratory operations at the Lawrenceville, NJ Research site, in collaboration with local leadership, business operations leads, and scientists. This role ensures the efficient, compliant, and safe functioning of laboratory activities to support local scientific research. This role acts as a key liaison between site staff, management, and cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. The Capital Operations role will lead the development and execution of a multi-year, multi-site master plan for Therapeutic Discovery Sciences (TDS) laboratory infrastructure, including equipment investments and space renovations to enable future scientific needs while addressing asset obsolescence and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities of this position include:

LVL Research Site Operations

• In collaboration with LVL Research leadership, supervise and coordinate all site and laboratory operations for local teams
• Collaborate with the Facilities and Engineering team to plan and execute capital projects and renovations across the site
• Collaborate with cross-functional enabling teams (e.g., EHS, Quality, IT, HR) to support LVL site initiatives and resolve operational issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards by performing regular safety-focused GEMBA walk-throughs of the site laboratories with local leadership.
• Connect with local scientists to identify and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity for their laboratories or the site
• Co-lead monthly meetings to present regular updates on site operations, performance, and improvement initiatives to senior management
• Respond to and manage site emergencies, incidents, and escalations, ensuring timely coordination, clear communication, and effective resolution to minimize operational disruption and risk
• Support the implementation of new technologies, systems, and processes at the site

TDS Capital Operations

• In collaboration with TDS scientific teams and Research site operations, develop and maintain a multi-year lab master plan aligned to evolving scientific platforms and “labs of the future” strategy
• Assess current-state equipment and infrastructure to identify gaps, risks, and obsolescence
• Prioritize and sequence capital investments and renovation initiatives based on portfolio evolution, scientific demand, and asset lifecycle
• Partner with scientific teams, site operations leads, facilities, engineering, and IT teams to translate research needs into integrated infrastructure roadmaps
• Establish standards for equipment lifecycle management, modernization, and technology adoption
• Drive governance, planning processes, and decision frameworks for space and equipment investments
• Ensure planned investments and renovation initiatives are prioritized and executed within approved budget constraints, balancing cost discipline with long-term strategic value

It is expected that all these objectives will be accomplished through developing strong partnerships with all stakeholders and while demonstrating the highest level of BMS’s six core values.

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