Hybrid Discovery Research Domain Expert, IT Business Analyst

at Bristol Myers Squibb

• Job title: Discovery Research Domain Expert, IT Business Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $107,870 - $143,778 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Princeton, United States

About the role

• Discovery Research Domain Expert accelerating innovation in drug discovery through data. Collaborating with scientific teams and translating requirements into actionable IT.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Research stakeholders (Biologics, Discovery Biotherapeutics, Next Gen Sequencing, Thematic Research Centers, Chemistry, DMPK, etc.) to understand data workflows and define business requirements.
• Translate scientific needs into technical specifications, user stories, and actionable requirements for IT and engineering teams.
• Shape and prioritize demand by mapping end-to-end processes, identifying root causes of friction, and focusing on business value creation.
• Serve as the “voice of the scientist,” ensuring product teams deliver solutions that reflect real-world context and meet evolving needs.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to collect, test, validate, and continuously enhance data products for usability and quality.
• Develop and maintain field-level metadata, business glossaries, and contribute to FAIR-aligned practices (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).
• Support scientific alignment of identifiers, terminology, and definitions across MI data sources to enhance downstream integration and analytics.
• Lead stakeholder assessments to anticipate friction, clarify expectations, and build sustained trust in data product capabilities.
• Bring an external perspective by monitoring industry trends and promoting novel approaches to data challenges.
• Communicate clearly and with influence—bridging scientific, technical, and strategic conversations across diverse audiences.
• Exhibit a growth mindset, demonstrating ownership for ongoing development in Business Analysis, AI/ML, and Pharmaceutical R&D.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences, informatics, or technical discipline.
• Direct experience in early life sciences domains, with explicit subject matter expertise in Molecular Invention research (e.g., Biologics, Sequencing, Protein Engineering, Antibody Discovery, Chemistry, etc.).
• Familiarity with Research workflows in pharmaceutical or biotech settings.
• 5+ years of experience in IT, informatics, or data-focused role within a scientific context.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across scientific and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and systems thinking skills with the ability to manage ambiguity.
• Ability to learn new tools and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• IIBA Certification or similar Business Analysis Certification, a strong plus.

Benefits

• 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.