Associate Director, GPS Business Operations

Overview

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words typically associated with a job, but at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) this is work that transforms lives. The GPS Business Operations role is accountable for leading and coordinating key business processes, annual planning cycles, change management, communications, and performance tracking across GPS; driving data analytics and visualization strategies; overseeing development and governance of business processes;

and conducting internal and external benchmarking to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

BMS recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment and offers a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs to support employees in work and personal life. Read more at

• Establish, document, maintain, evolve, and facilitate GPS and Chief of Staff (CoS) standing governance, business processes and best practices.
• Facilitate GPS governance meetings, set agendas and priorities, triage topics, and drive structured discussions to enable effective decision-making and alignment among stakeholders.
• Drive simplification, standardization, and consistency of the operating rhythm and related governance across GPS.
• Identify and oversee processes and tools to evaluate performance and enable proactive data-driven risk detection and decision making.
• Develop dashboards and monitor key performance indicators to support data-driven decisions.
• Plan, manage, and lead projects and multifunctional teams implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Continuously assess GPS processes with a mindset of improvement and benchmarking.
• Stay up to date with industry trends in data analytics and visualization and bring innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide clear, engaging presentations that transform complex ideas into understandable visuals.
• Organize cultural and team-building events to promote collaboration and inclusion among CoS employees.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, data analytics, life sciences and/or business administration; 8+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong project management skills; PMP preferred.
• 4+ years in business operations, supply chain, data analytics, analytical tools, and data visualization, preferably in pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Proficient with data science/analytics platforms and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Spotfire, Power BI, Solvace, Power Apps); adaptable to new digital tools.
• Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication; able to present to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize autonomously, drive results under pressure, and foster a growth mindset.
• Experience leading cross-functional, complex projects with enterprise scope and multiple sites.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Critical thinking with a fact-based, analytical approach; financial acumen and ROI awareness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines; learning agility and adaptability.
• Proven track record of fostering innovation and bringing structure to vaguely defined problems with pragmatic solutions.
• Commitment to quality in all work output.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced PowerPoint skills (including animations and multimedia).

If you find a role intriguing but not an exact match on your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from a life-changing opportunity.

Location-based salary ranges:
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US $178,500 - $216,300;
New Brunswick - NJ - US $178,500 - $216,300;
Princeton - NJ - US $178,500 - $216,300. The starting compensation range is for a full-time employee (FTE); additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final compensation depends on demonstrated experience. Benefits vary by job and location. For more details, visit

• Health Coverage:
  Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Programs: BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP.
• Financial Well-being:…