Senior Director, In-Vivo & Non-Clinical Pharmacology, Research Business Insights & Technology
About the role
Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a strategic and scientifically grounded leader to serve as the Senior Director for In-Vivo & Non-Clinical Pharmacology. This role focuses on the digital and analytical capability layer that helps Research generate, interpret, and act on non-clinical evidence, rather than owning the underlying scientific operations.
Responsibilities
Partner with Pharmacology, DMPK, Toxicology, and Translational Science leaders to shape and deliver the technology roadmap supporting non-clinical decisions.
Lead deployment of GenAI, agentic, and predictive AI/ML capabilities for non-clinical workflows, including predictive safety, in silico DMPK, histopathology image AI, and study design support.
Ensure non-clinical data is captured with high fidelity in source systems and flows cleanly to downstream curation by the R&D Data organization.
Partner with scientific, quality, and operational stakeholders to ensure applications appropriately support animal welfare data, IACUC-related processes, and study-governance workflows.
Enable non-clinical safety signal detection and risk characterization through modern analytics, integrated data flows, and decision-support tools.
Partner with Development teams so that clinical findings flow back into non-clinical model validation and refinement.
Lead and develop a team of scientific technologists, AI/ML engineers, product leaders, and application specialists.
Requirements
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field (Ph.D. preferred)
12–15+ years in pharmaceutical R&D with strong exposure to preclinical and translational science
Deep understanding of in-vivo pharmacology, DMPK/ADME, safety/toxicology, and bioanalytical workflows
Proven experience leading applications, digital products, or AI-enabled capabilities in non-clinical R&D, including predictive safety, in silico DMPK, or histopathology image AI
Experience working in GLP-adjacent regulated environments and with IACUC-related processes
Proven leadership at Director or Senior Director level
Qualifications
Scientific Depth in Non-Clinical Pharmacology — Engages deeply with non-clinical scientific leaders and understands experimental design, data, and interpretation
Strategic Partnership — Acts as a trusted partner to Research leadership, translating scientific needs into integrated technology solutions
AI / Predictive Modeling Strategy — Fluent in predictive safety, in silico DMPK, image AI, and agentic capabilities for non-clinical workflows
Regulated Workflow Fluency — Fluent with GLP, IACUC, and non-clinical safety governance
End-to-End Pipeline Thinking — Understands how non-clinical data impacts downstream Development and decision-making
Leadership & Change Attributes — Strong ability to partner with senior scientific leaders and act as a trusted advisor, proven experience driving organizational and technology transformation in scientific environments, ability to translate complex scientific and technical concepts into actionable strategies, experience navigating matrixed, global organizations, commitment to building a high-performing, collaborative team culture
Skills
Experience leading non-clinical pharmaceutical sciences digital, AI, or application transformation initiatives
Demonstrated success building integrated applications that support AI/ML-driven non-clinical workflows, including predictive safety, image AI, or in silico DMPK
Track record of improving how non-clinical evidence is connected, interpreted, and used in candidate decisions
Demonstrated success integrating fragmented tool ecosystems into unified platforms
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
Work-life Benefits Include Paid Time Off
Pay
$252,640 - $306,137
Schedule
Full-Time