Associate Director, PDS BI&T Aichi Site Lead

• Define and execute the site IT and digital strategy aligned with business priorities and global IT direction
• Lead the site digital transformation agenda, including identification, incubation, and scaling of digital and data-driven use cases (e.g., AI, automation, smart factory)
• Drive measurable business value from IT investments (e.g., efficiency, quality, compliance, cost optimization)
• Promote digital capabilities across the site through workshops, training, and stakeholder engagement

• Ensure reliable, secure, and compliant IT operations supporting manufacturing and laboratory systems (e.g., SAP, MES, LIMS, DCS, MAXIMO)
• Oversee service delivery performance, user experience, and continuous improvement of IT services
• Manage relationships with external service providers and internal delivery teams

• Own site IT governance, demand intake, and prioritization aligned with business strategy and global IT frameworks
• Manage the site IT project portfolio, balancing value, risk, and resource capacity
• Act as the primary IT partner to site leadership, influencing strategic decisions and aligning IT with business needs
• Represent the site in global IT forums and contribute to enterprise initiatives

• Drive site-level data strategy, governance, and data quality to enable analytics and decision-making
• Enable integration of manufacturing and enterprise systems to support digital use cases
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across IT and business teams

• Ensure compliance with GMP, Computer System Validation (CSV), and corporate IT standards
• Accountable for site IT risk management, including cybersecurity posture and alignment with global security policies (IT/OT environments)
• Act as IT lead for inspections, audits, and investigations

• Lead, develop, and inspire the site IT organization, including recruitment, coaching, and performance management
• Define and execute workforce and capability development strategies aligned with future business needs
• Drive a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with BMS values

• Manage the site IT budget, including operating and capital expenditures
• Ensure effective financial planning, cost control, and value realization across initiatives

• Extensive experience in IT within a regulated environment (preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing)
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills in a global, matrix organization
• Proven experience in digital transformation, project/portfolio management, and service delivery
• Solid understanding of GMP, CSV, and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

• Drives strategy and execution with enterprise mindset
• Influences across functions and geographies
• Delivers measurable business value through technology
• Builds organizational capability for future digital needs

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.

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.