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Executive Director Human Resources, Cell Therapy Development & Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb
New Brunswick, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
Working with Us

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 .

Do you want to lead a once in a lifetime opportunity to advance and deliver innovative cell therapy treatments to more patients?

If so, join us to lead the Human Resources discipline for our Cell Therapy Development and Operations (CTDO) businesses. As the Executive Director Human Resources for an integrated end-to-end development and operations unit, consisting of over 4,000 people globally and expanding. This role is a member of both Product Development & Supply Chain (PDS) HR and the CTDO Leadership Teams and is responsible for leading a team of top HR Talents globally across five sites.

The Executive Director Human Resources provides strategic HR partnership to the CTDO leadership team to drive business performance through focused execution of our People Strategy. Anticipates and solves for organization performance and talent challenges. Understands the business value drivers and demonstrate use of data & external trend insights. In addition, the incumbent will also play a key role in leading multi-disciplinary initiatives of highly strategic relevance across PDS, HR and BMS overall.

Responsibilities

  • Role Model our BMS Values of Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Passion, Accountability, and Inclusion
  • Partner with the SVP Cell Therapy Development & Operations and respective Leadership team to drive business performance and foster collaboration and innovation across the enterprise.
  • Translate business strategy and organizational needs into contemporary organizational solutions including organizational design, inclusion and diversity, succession & talent management, and culture change.
  • Collaborate across the HR OP Model (COE's, People Services) to articulate business needs and partners in delivering solutions in ways that bring value across the enterprise.
  • Champion systems thinking and the application of data and metrics that drives business performance.
  • Shape and lead change management efforts to ensure delivery of organizational solutions, programs, and deliverables.

Required Experience

  • 15 years of HR experience, preferably in multinational businesses
  • Preferred prior experiences in innovation-driven companies, having led through the introduction of new technologies or creating new categories.

Degree/Certification/Licensure

  • College/University degree (advanced degree preferred)

Competencies - the ideal candidate will have all or most of following skills

  • Business Partnering Extensive experience as an HR business partner with significant leadership skills and experience building and leading global diverse teams of HR professionals.
  • Change Champion Broad experience in developing and implementing change management initiatives and driving organization performance. Demonstrated ability to proactively anticipate and manage business issues and taking initiative to drive necessary change.
  • Senior Leader and matrix navigation Demonstrated success in working effectively at senior management levels to impact and influence decision making. Experience in working effectively within a matrixed environment and building alignment in a global cross functional and team environment.
  • Multi-cultural citizenship Proven ability to work across multiple countries and cultures in a global environment.
  • Translating Business Strategy into credible People Solutions Demonstrated strength in business and organizational acumen by using insights about the business environment to improve talent and business outcomes. Demonstrated skills in applying workforce planning knowledge, engagement strategies, D&I strategies, and talent & succession management.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview

$257,040 - $311,472

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https //careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include

  • 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 T he 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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People With Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information https //careers.bms.com/california-residents/

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https //careers.bms.com/fraud-protection .

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.

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