Director, Talent Acquisition Innovation

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

As we continue to evolve our People capabilities, we are seeking a Director, Talent Acquisition Innovation to support the strategic reimagining and modernization of our talent acquisition function. This role will serve as a key contributor to multiple TA transformation initiatives, including but not limited to driving process redesign, technology enablement, workforce planning integration, and capability building to create a scalable, data-driven, and client-centric recruiting model. The Director will partner closely with HR leadership, business stakeholders, TA operations, and the TA Leadership team to ensure the function is positioned to attract world-class talent in support of BMS's patient-focused mission.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Transformation Leadership

• Lead the design and execution of a multi-year Talent Acquisition transformation roadmap, including process redesign, operating model evolution, and technology modernization
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve recruiter effectiveness, candidate experience, hiring manager partnership, time-to-fill, and NPS across all talent segments
• Drive alignment between TA transformation initiatives and BMS enterprise HR strategy, workforce planning, and organizational goals
• Develop change management strategies and communication plans to ensure successful adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working

Technology & Data

• Support the project governance and strategy stewardship of the TA technology stack  including tech stack consolidation and AI-powered enhancements across the TA lifecycle.
• Establish and govern TA analytics frameworks in partnership with BMS’ Analytics, People Science, and People Services organizations — defining KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadences that provide actionable insights to business and HR leaders.

Process Excellence & Operational Model

• Lead sub teams  to redesign and standardize end-to-end recruiting processes globally, ensuring consistency, compliance, and scalability
• Partner with TA Operations, HR COEs, and external vendors to build a best-in-class, efficient delivery model
• Define and implement quality standards for interviews, selection, and offer processes in alignment with legal and regulatory requirements

Indirect Team Leadership + Project Support

• Lead and support multiple transformation teams to drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Build organizational capability by defining competency frameworks, training programs, and career pathways for TA professionals

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, with at least 4 years in a transformation, strategy, or operations leadership role
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale TA transformation or organizational change initiatives
• Deep knowledge of recruiting technologies (ATS, CRM, AI sourcing tools), with Workday Recruiting experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging TA data and metrics to drive decisions
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without direct authority
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills

Preferred:

• Experience in the biopharmaceutical, life sciences, or highly regulated industry
• Exposure to global or multi-regional talent acquisition operating models
• Certification in HR (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) or project management (PMP) a plus
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma)

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Vision
• Leading Change & Transformation
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Influence
• Talent Development & People Leadership
• Innovation & Intellectual Curiosity

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Princeton - NJ - US: $176,550 - $213,931 


The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).

U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.

Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.

Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings athttps://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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