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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 rich in diversity. 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 .


We are seeking an Associate Director, Digital Capability Management to join the Cell Therapy Development IT team, with end-to-end responsibility for managing the build and run activities for CTD technology assets.


Desired Candidate Characteristics: "


+ Have a strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare"

+ Ability to understand the needs of the business and commitment to deliver the best user experience and adoption"


+ Able to collaborate across multiple teams""

+ Demonstrated leadership experience

+ Excellent communication skills"

+ Innovative and inquisitive nature to ask questions, offer bold ideas and challenge the status quo"

+ Agility to learn new tools and processes"


Ideal Candidate Characteristics: "


+ Deep understanding of Benchling platform and core technologies at a Tier 2/3 level.

+ Experience coordinating with Benchling Engineering team, particularly in cases with time-critical needs.

+ Experience working with Benchling Product Specialists and Technical Product Specialists to identify root causes of issues, offer workarounds when possible, and present analysis and data to Engineering teams when needed.

+ Demonstrated understanding of scientific lab workflows/process in Cell Therapy Research.

+ Familiarity of Cell Therapy research processes (molecular biology, cell sciences, protein purification, flow cytometry etc.).

+ Demonstrated ability to translate scientific workflows/process into Process diagrams and User Stories for software configuration/development.

+ Experience performing root-cause analyses to appropriately triage and/or resolve back-end issues.

+ Experience in leveraging API endpoints to extend software for complex workflows.

+ +1 years of experience in a lab or research setting highly preferred, along with demonstrated ability to quickly understand complicated scientific concepts and empathize with scientists.

+ 1-2 years' experience with LIMS, ELN, or other relevant scientific/informatics data management software (preferred).

+ Experience writing and debugging in a coding language such as SQL, JavaScript, R, or Python.


Key Responsibilities


+ Owns end-to-end responsibility for managing the build and run activities for CTD technology assets ensuring they are reliable, accessible, & secure, with primary focus on the Benchling platform.

+ Manages Total Cost of Ownership (build & run) and the key drivers behind them to ensure cost efficiency and effectiveness.

+ Partners with Application Support vendor(s) to design, develop and implement innovative technology solutions with focus on best possible end-user experience.

+ Collaborates with Business and IT Plan function to define business requirements, project & enhancement timelines and budget, develop acceptance criteria, testing, training and change management plans.

+ Ensures design and configuration are documented appropriately and test scripts and scenarios are maintained.

+ Stays informed of new functionality for SaaS solutions with an understanding of Vendor's future roadmap and alignment to BMS strategy.

+ Proactively looks for opportunities to improve, re-use and continuously simplify our IT environment.

+ Works in an Agile manner.

+ Ensures compliance to evolving regulations.

+ Demonstrate effective skills in contributing to cross functional teams, with strong verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills.


Qualifications


+ BS (required), Major in CS, CIS, MIS or equivalent. MS or related advanced degree is a plus

+ 10+ years of experience in IT with demonstrated success in delivering and supporting SaaS and custom-built solutions and managing/partnering with software vendors and service providers.

+ 5+ years of experience in a lab or research setting highly preferred, along with demonstrated ability to quickly understand complicated scientific concepts and empathize with scientists.

+ 3+ years' experience with LIMS, ELN, or other relevant scientific/informatics data management software.

+ Experienced in working with managed service providers across multiple locations.

+ Excellent communication skills with ability to clearly articulate strategic capabilities and direction, status of requests and issues both with IT Business Partner Organizations and core functional teams.

+ Excellent collaboration skills, with the confidence to both influence and partner to build strong relationships with IT colleagues, business partners, external technology partners and service providers.

+ Ability to apply technical solutions to business processes.

+ Strong Project Management skills, and experience with agile and scrum methodologies.


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The starting compensation for this job is a range from $166,000 - $208,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 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 then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.


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.


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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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.


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.


BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.


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


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

Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1583350

Updated: 2024-07-26 02:05:04.845 UTC

Location: Seattle-WA
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.