Director

Description:

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a global biopharmaceutical leader, is actively hiring a Director, HRBP Strategy & Operations for its Research, Development, and Commercialization (RDC) People Organization in Madison, NJ. This hybrid role plays a central part in designing, governing, and implementing strategic human capital initiatives aligned with BMS’s mission to transform patients’ lives through science.

As the HR Strategy & Operations Lead, you will directly report to the SVP, HR RDC, and act as the Chief of Staff to the SVP while serving as a core member of the RDC People Leadership Team. You will be responsible for building and leading complex, multi-year strategic programs and workforce transformation initiatives across RDC. This includes overseeing budget and finance planning, driving operational model enhancements, and guiding enterprise-wide HR projects that impact thousands of employees globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor and chief of staff to the SVP, HR RDC.

• Shape and execute short-term and long-term RDC people strategies.

• Lead enterprise-wide transformational HR initiatives and operating model optimization.

• Manage RDC People Org budget planning and financial operations.

• Collaborate across HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs), People Services, and external stakeholders to deliver enterprise-aligned HR solutions.

• Represent RDC on cross-organizational initiatives like Future of Work and other global HR transformations.

• Translate HR metrics and analytics into actionable strategies that improve performance, efficiency, and engagement.

• Promote inclusion, organizational agility, and leadership development through strong change management practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree (MBA, MHRM) preferred.

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in business strategy, HR, or operations.

• Strong background in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.

• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects in a matrixed, global organization.

• Expertise in financial operations, workforce planning, and HR metrics/analytics.

• Strategic change management and organizational design leadership.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $188000 to $228000.

• Incentive cash and stock options (based on eligibility).

• Extensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance.

  • Life, disability, and supplemental health insurance.

  • 401(k) with company match.

  • Tuition reimbursement and fertility/adoption support.

  • Employee recognition and wellness programs.

  • Generous time-off policies including holidays, volunteer days, and summer hours flexibility.

Work Environment & Structure:

This is a Site-by-Design hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 50% onsite presence in Madison, NJ. The role supports flexible work arrangements but necessitates physical presence for collaboration and leadership functions.