Bristol Myers Squibb · 8 hours ago
Senior Director, External Innovation and AI Partnerships
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$253K/yr - $306K/yrBristol Myers Squibb is a company that focuses on transforming patients' lives through innovative science. They are seeking a Senior Director to lead external innovation and AI partnerships, which involves maintaining awareness of technology trends, building relationships with external stakeholders, and leading cross-functional diligence to shape collaborations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Maintain an always-on view of external technology trends across AI/ML, data science, digital health, research tools, and clinical development enablement
Represent BMS externally at demo days, innovation forums, and industry councils
Build trusted relationships not only with VCs and startups, but also with universities, consortia, incubators, accelerators, and large tech companies
A critical part of this role is fostering robust supplier relationships, effective governance, and rigorous business case analyses - all with direct engagement across functionally accountable leaders across BI&T, R&D, Finance, Procurement, and Business Development
Lead cross-functional diligence (scientific, technical, business) with R&D, Digital/IT, and Commercial colleagues
Frame business cases with clear success metrics, value levers, and strategic fit
Structure collaborations that accelerate internal pipeline progress or open new modalities
Partner with Procurement, Finance, Business Development and Legal to negotiate collaborations, in-licensing, platform access, and data-sharing agreements
Develop and execute out-licensing and open-sourcing strategies for internally developed technologies, including software, algorithms, and digital platforms
Working with Procurement, and Business Development teams to ensure effective partnership oversight, milestone tracking, and conflict resolution
Publish a quarterly external innovation & technology transfer radar for BMS leadership
Design and host events-such as startup demo days, venture roundtables, and innovation fairs-that expose BMS colleagues to cutting-edge ideas, founders, and technologies
Create internal forums to showcase innovation from internal teams, startups, academic labs, and external partners to BMS scientists & technologists
Share success stories of both inbound partnerships and outbound technology ventures
Qualification
Required
Maintain an always-on view of external technology trends across AI/ML, data science, digital health, research tools, and clinical development enablement
Represent BMS externally at demo days, innovation forums, and industry councils
Build trusted relationships not only with VCs and startups, but also with universities, consortia, incubators, accelerators, and large tech companies
Foster robust supplier relationships, effective governance, and rigorous business case analyses - all with direct engagement across functionally accountable leaders across BI&T, R&D, Finance, Procurement, and Business Development
Lead cross-functional diligence (scientific, technical, business) with R&D, Digital/IT, and Commercial colleagues
Frame business cases with clear success metrics, value levers, and strategic fit
Structure collaborations that accelerate internal pipeline progress or open new modalities
Partner with Procurement, Finance, Business Development and Legal to negotiate collaborations, in-licensing, platform access, and data-sharing agreements
Develop and execute out-licensing and open-sourcing strategies for internally developed technologies, including software, algorithms, and digital platforms
Work with Procurement, and Business Development teams to ensure effective partnership oversight, milestone tracking, and conflict resolution
Publish a quarterly external innovation & technology transfer radar for BMS leadership
Design and host events-such as startup demo days, venture roundtables, and innovation fairs-that expose BMS colleagues to cutting-edge ideas, founders, and technologies
Create internal forums to showcase innovation from internal teams, startups, academic labs, and external partners to BMS scientists & technologists
Share success stories of both inbound partnerships and outbound technology ventures
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
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year
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.
Founded in 1887
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
2026-02-03
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