Senior Manager, AI Policy and Channel at Bristol Myers Squibb

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Bristol Myers Squibb

Senior Manager, AI Policy and Channel

23h ago
Location
Princeton, New Jersey, US
Type
On-site · Full-time
Compensation
$152k – 184k/yr
Skills
Machine LearningData ScienceMachine Learning PipelinesTime Series ForecastingMonte Carlo SimulationsSupervised LearningUnsupervised LearningReinforcement Learning+17
Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more careers.bms.com/working-with-us . Role Overview The Senior Manager, Artificial Intelligence, Policy and Channel (AIPC) is a hands-on technical leader who develops, deploys, and maintains data science and machine learning pipelines, solutions, and products that drive commercialization excellence at BMS. This role provides AI-driven insights that help BMS anticipate and respond to channel-level business trends, payer contract dynamics, legislative policy shifts, and new indication launches. The Senior Manager bridges technical expertise with business acumen, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, impactful solutions that improve forecast accuracy, net revenue visibility, and contracting strategies across BMS's portfolio. Key Responsibilities2. Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-Functional Collaboration3. AI Product Lifecycle ManagementQualifications • Hands-On Technical Delivery Machine Learning Pipeline Development • Design and Deploy ML Pipelines Lead the hands-on design, development, and deployment of end-to-end machine learning pipelines that address critical business challenges in Market Access, Pricing, and Value Demonstration. • Automate Data Workflows Build and maintain automated workflows to process and analyze complex datasets, including biopharmaceutical rebates, contracts, government policies, and channel dynamics. • Model Development and Optimization Apply advanced machine learning techniques (time series forecasting, Monte Carlo simulations, supervised/unsupervised learning) to create robust, scalable models that support real-time decision-making. • Ensure Solution Reliability Maintain high standards for reliability, scalability, and maintainability of deployed solutions, implementing monitoring and version control best practices. • Technical Innovation Stay current with emerging ML/AI technologies (NLP, Large Language Models, agentic AI frameworks) and evaluate their applicability to business problems. • Partner Across Functions Collaborate closely with Business Insights & Technology, Commercialization, Finance, Brand teams, and Market Access groups to co-develop AI-driven solutions aligned with strategic business priorities. • Requirements Gathering Engage with brand finance directors, pricing and access leads, and forecasting teams to gather requirements, understand business needs, and ensure AI solutions meet user expectations. • Translate Technical to Business Act as a liaison between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex model results and technical insights into clear, actionable business strategies. • Build Trust and Adoption Foster a collaborative environment where stakeholders feel ownership of AI outcomes, ensuring solutions are integrated into core workflows and trusted for decision-making. • Communication Excellence Deliver presentations and updates to diverse audiences, clearly explaining model performance, variances, and business implications. • Project Planning and Execution Develop and execute detailed project plans that align with business timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality AI solutions against key milestones. • Integration and Rollout Ensure timely integration of AI solutions into business platforms (e.g., Anaplan forecasting platform) and manage rollout to new brands, channels, and product archetypes. • Impact Analysis Conduct post-deployment analysis to measure solution impact, validate business value, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. • Iterative Enhancement Establish feedback loops with stakeholders to refine models, incorporate new data sources, and adapt to evolving market conditions and policy changes. Education • Required Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related discipline. • Preferred Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or related field. Experience • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning pipelines to solve real-world business problems. • Proven track record of delivering measurable business impact through AI and advanced analytics solutions. • Experience managing AI product lifecycles and integrating solutions into operational business processes. Technical Skills • Statistical Methods Strong foundation in statistical methods and their application to business problems, preferably in biopharmaceutical commercialization or healthcare settings. • Machine Learning Expertise Experience designing and implementing supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning methods using common ML toolkits (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn). • Forecasting Hands-on experience with time series forecasting and Monte Carlo simulations. • Programming Proficiency in Python is required; experience with R or other statistical programming languages is a plus. • MLOps and Cloud Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, Git/GitHub version control, MLOps workflows, cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure), and workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster). • Advanced AI (Preferred) Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, Large Language Models (training/fine-tuning), and agentic AI frameworks. Soft Skills and Competencies • Communication Excellence Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to translate technical complexity into clear value statements and actionable insights for diverse audiences. • Stakeholder Management Strong interpersonal skills to drive stakeholder engagement, build trust, and foster cross-functional collaboration. • Problem-Solving Resourceful and proactive approach to overcoming data or modeling challenges, with flexibility to adjust approaches as new information emerges. • Agility Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving market conditions, policy changes, and business priorities. • Ownership and Accountability Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to successful completion. Preferred Expertise • Knowledge of biopharmaceutical market access, pricing, value demonstration, and reimbursement landscape. • Understanding of channel dynamics, payer contracting, and healthcare policy implications for pharmaceutical commercialization. • Experience working in matrixed organizations and influencing without direct authority. Why Join BMS AIPC? Performance Deliver accelerated, high-impact technology and analytics initiatives that directly advance BMS's strategic goals. Pipeline Pioneer innovation that optimizes and accelerates the discovery of new medicines and the design, planning, and execution of critical studies. People Embrace innovation, own outcomes, and foster an inclusive, learning culture where people and technology grow together to accelerate impact. Additional Notes • This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and strong business acumen. • The position involves collaboration across multiple functions and geographies, requiring flexibility and adaptability. • Travel may be required occasionally for stakeholder meetings and team collaboration. If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Compensation Overview Princeton - NJ - US $152,150 - $184,370 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https //careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include • 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 • 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. 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. • Eligibility Disclosure T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. 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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. Candidate Rights BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information https //careers.bms.com/california-residents/ 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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