Associate Director, Site Contracting Governance & Strategy

About the role

The Associate Director of Site Contracting Governance & Strategy provides strategic leadership for the regional governance function, overseeing a highly skilled team responsible for direct site negotiations, complex budget and legal escalations, and the development of global contracting standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for site contracting governance and strategy team, ensuring consistent negotiation principles, governance rigor, and alignment with global standards.
• Shape and drive the regional contracting strategy across portfolio programs, ensuring harmonization, risk mitigation, and operational predictability.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, governance frameworks, SOPs, and standards for site contracting.
• Oversee all high-risk, high-impact escalations involving legal interpretation, contract deviations, financial risks, budget exceptions, indemnification, and global standards.
• Represent Site Contracting Governance & Strategy in enterprise-level forums, providing expert insight on negotiation strategy, financial impact, and risk mitigation.
• Drive alignment with RCO, Medical, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and CRO partners to ensure consistent execution of strategy across programs and regions.
• Own all governance documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, templates, decision trees, playbooks, and training materials.
• Monitor portfolio-level performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to strengthen contracting strategy.
• Drive innovation across the governance function by identifying and implementing new methodologies, negotiation models, and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical contract governance or leadership.
• Leadership or management certification (preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of global contracting standards, governance, and operational processes.
• Strong leadership and resource planning abilities.
• Expertise in SOP alignment, compliance, and cost optimization.
• Excellent stakeholder management and enterprise influence skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and drive innovation.
• Outstanding communication and mentoring skills.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Up to 20%, as needed for regional strategy, leadership engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

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: Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Pay

$173,350 - $210,558

Schedule

US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

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.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.