Cloud Developer AI/ML, Sr. Manager - Analytics Operations

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Position: Cloud Developer AI/ML, Sr. Manager - Analytics OperationsLocation: Multiple locations including Devens, MA, New Brunswick, NJ or Seattle, WA

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.     

Position Summary

The GPS BI&T Analytics Operations team (Global Product Development and Supply Business Insights and Technology) is building best-in-class DevOps and MLOps infrastructure for deploying innovative AI and ML solutions that drive business value at BMS.

The Cloud Developer AI/ML, Sr. Manager – Analytics Operations will work directly with the Associate Director, Analytics Operations to engineer solutions that will efficiently operationalize AI models, agentic frameworks and other advanced analytics tools using AWS and other cloud services. This role will work closely with small, cross-functional project-driven teams that will include data scientists and business stakeholders to deliver high impact business value. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop custom services and UIs for building the team’s full-stack development capabilities. The candidate will also have exciting opportunities to build tools deploying the most cutting-edge technologies such as GenAI, LLMs, etc.  

The successful candidate is a creative thinker with a scientific background in computer science, mathematics, engineering or other STEM field and has expertise in one or more of the following areas: distributed computing with GPUs/TPUs, AI-related cloud services, deep learning frameworks, data science, machine learning and data engineering. Previous DevOps experience is desired but not a requirement. Additionally, a successful candidate is an excellent communicator who can effectively explain complex technical information to a wide variety of stakeholders.  

Key Responsibilities

The Cloud Developer AI/ML, Sr. Manager – Analytics Operations will partner with business-facing stakeholders to establish core capabilities within the team, namely:

• Building DevOps infrastructure from the ground-up - Work with a team of developers to build automated and sustainable end-to-end solutions for the most advanced analytics tools.
• Define best practices and tool adoption – Establish a framework of Ops tools and best coding practices for the entire enterprise based on innovative and business value-driven use cases.
• Provide strong technical leadership – Coach junior team members on software development concepts and lead code review to ensure adoption of best practices on the team.
• Drive business value – By identifying and implementing the highest impact use cases, actively drive business insights and the adoption of advanced analytics. Establish the team as a source of innovative AND reliable enterprise tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BS in a scientific or quantitative major required; advanced degree (Master or PhD) preferred.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in developing cloud infrastructure and/or writing backend services. Frontend experience and previous DevOps or MLOps experience a plus but not required. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to architect scalable, effective AI/ML solutions that drive decision-making. Relevant experience in high tech or the biopharmaceutical industry preferred but not required.
• Expert coder in languages such as: Python, Java, JavaScript, C or C ++, Go, Rust, Julia. (Required).
• Version control and working with multiple team members in Git required.
• Experience deploying AI models such as LLMs and neural networks etc. to production desired.
• Experience automating software delivery and testing by writing CI/CD pipelines desired.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS (preferred), Azure, Google Cloud), containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, MLOps platform) is desired.
• Knowledge of deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow) a plus.
• Experience with data engineering using SQL, Spark, ETL/ELT and data pipelines a plus.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and balance shifting priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, team-building, written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective collaborations within cross-functional teams.

Why You Should Apply

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

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.

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.

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