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Summary:

This is an IT role responsible for enabling technologies in the Digital Lab Engineering Team supporting BMS R&ED laboratories.

The candidate will work closely with Business Partners to refine business requirements, then build or buy, install, test, and operate scientific applications to support BMS scientists and lab users.

Candidate works with vendors, partners, engineers, testers and support staff from multiple teams to ensure adherence to data security and solution architecture principles, standards, and best practices.

The candidate will provide management and support activities for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications such as Dotmatics BioBright and technologies that include Amazon Web Services, Paxata and BonitaSoft BPM, and internally developed platforms such as Instrument Digital Twin.

The candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of associated data lifecycle management: acquisition, integration, migration, cataloging, quality assurance and governance in accordance with project needs. Making data FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable) is important. Systems and data will be managed in accordance with all BMS policies and standard operating procedures.

The candidate will be an integral part of a small team focusing exclusively on R&ED scientific data and systems and will contribute to the R&ED portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine requirements in conjunction with business partners
• With developers and architects, build custom software, or buy COTS apps, install and test them, and ensure proper daily operations.
• Use an Agile process such as Scrum to enable flexibility of work and speed to results
• Provide technical expertise in the capture, handling and storage of complex scientific data
• Enable metadata management for downstream integration solutions
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and best practice methodologies; ensure that data is well governed, quality assured, and policies are followed
• Understand the needs of the business and commit to delivering the best user experience and adoption practices in a timely manner

Key Competencies:

• Expertise with lab assays and scientific calculations is preferred
• Experience/expertise in the acquisition and management of data and computer systems
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or a strong technical graduate
• Ability to lead multiple initiatives, work independently and communicate effectively
• Experience with programming in Python, R or similar is preferred
• Knowledge of SQL is required
• Experience in data modeling, ML and databases is valued
• Experience with cloud technologies like AWS, Google, or Azure (preferably AWS) is beneficial
• Some project management experience is desirable

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong teamwork and organizational skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with pragmatic decision-making
• Ability to work independently and influence without formal authority as needed
• Bias toward action to get things done balanced by a style that positively influences all team members

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $94,000 - $142,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 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 our https://careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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.

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

COVID-19 Information
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