Bristol Myers Squibb · 10 hours ago
Senior Director, AI Governance Law & Compliance
Princeton - NJ - US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $279K/yr
12+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. The Senior Director, AI Governance, Law, and Compliance will define and lead the organization's global AI governance strategy, ensuring compliance with international laws and ethical standards while fostering innovation and minimizing risks.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
In partnership with BI&T, develop and oversee a comprehensive AI governance framework encompassing ethics, legal compliance, data privacy, risk management, and business transparency
Advise executive leadership and cross-functional teams on the legal and regulatory implications of AI initiatives—including intellectual property, privacy, safety, bias mitigation, and accountability
Monitor and interpret global AI regulatory EU AI Act, CPPA ADMT, China PIPL, sector-specific rules) and design agile compliance strategies
In partnership with BI&T, implement AI risk management frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001) and oversee model inventory, lifecycle governance, and change control plans
Inform AI risk assessments, policy creation, third-party/vendor oversight, and incident response protocols
In partnership with BI&T, define guidelines for human oversight protocols for high-risk AI systems and establish incident response workflows for bias, drift, and security breaches
Oversee training programs to promote organizational awareness of AI governance and compliance best practices
Engage with regulators, standards bodies, and industry forums to shape emerging AI governance norms and demonstrate corporate responsibility
Collaborate closely with Privacy Law & Compliance, BI&T, Data Governance, and business teams to ensure consistent application of relevant laws, policies, and codes of conduct
Drive continuous improvement through periodic reviews, impact assessments, and governance maturity evaluations
Qualification
Required
JD (or equivalent advanced legal degree) required
12-15+ years' experience in law, compliance, privacy, or technology governance with substantial exposure to AI, data, or digital transformation
Deep knowledge of global AI regulations and standards (EU AI Act, OECD Principles, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001)
Proven leadership in complex, cross-functional legal and compliance environments
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to translate abstract regulatory requirements into practical business solutions
Preferred
Experience with AI assurance frameworks (model cards, system cards) and governance tooling
Familiarity with machine learning, data science, or digital product development initiatives
Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry
Thought leadership in responsible AI or digital ethics forums
Engagement with regulators and standards-setting organizations
Benefits
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.
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.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.32BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
Recent News
2026-01-23
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