Job Description
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 . Position Summary The Associate Director, Enterprise Skills & Career Development Strategy plays a critical role in shaping and advancing the organization's skills-based talent strategy. This role leads the design, execution, and continuous evolution of enterprise skills frameworks and career development experiences that enable workforce agility, growth, and future readiness. Who You Will Work With This position reports to the Senior Director, Enterprise Talent Processes and Enablement. Partnering closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), HR Technology, and business stakeholders, this role drives the integration of skills into career development, talent planning, and learning ecosystems. The role ensures strong governance, alignment, and adoption of skills across the enterprise while delivering scalable, skill-driven development solutions that empower employees and managers. Primary Responsibilities Enterprise Skills Strategy & Governance Lead the design and execution of the enterprise skills strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities, workforce needs, and talent programs. Establish governance, standards, and operating models for skills across HR COEs, driving consistency in how skills are defined, applied, and leveraged. Partner with Talent, Learning, Performance, Succession, and Workforce Planning teams to embed skills into core people processes and decisions. Serve as a thought leader on skills-based workforce practices, translating external trends and internal insights into practical, scalable solutions. Skills-Based Career Development & Experiences Lead enterprise skills-driven career development initiatives, including Wired for Growth and other enterprise skills development programs. Own the design and evolution of skills-based career experiences, including career pathways, skill assessments and growth frameworks. Oversee the integration and optimization of Workday and Eightfold career profiles to ensure skills visibility, data quality, and usability for employees and managers. Drive the development of a skills-based Career Hub, providing clear access to development opportunities, career insights, and growth resources. Talent Marketplace & Skill-Driven Opportunities Lead strategy and execution for the enterprise gig marketplace, enabling skill-based project opportunities that accelerate development and internal mobility. Ensure alignment between the gig marketplace, learning opportunities, and broader career development offerings. Partner with business leaders and HR teams to identify and promote high-value skill-building opportunities across the organization. Monitor adoption and impact of skill-based opportunities, using insights to continuously improve effectiveness and engagement. Systems, Data & Insights Partner with HR Technology and Operations to optimize systems that support skills, career development, and mobility. Establish metrics and reporting to measure skills adoption, development progress, career movement, and program impact. Translate skills and career data into insights that support workforce planning, talent decisions, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in HR, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred. 7+ years of experience in talent management, learning, workforce strategy, or related HR disciplines. Strong understanding of skills-based talent models, career development frameworks, and internal mobility. Experience designing or delivering enterprise talent programs and digital career experiences. Familiarity with HR systems and platforms (Workday and/or Eightfold experi