Director, Global Retirement, Benefits COE

About this role

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 Director of Global Retirement within the Benefits COE (Center of Excellence) is responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and oversight of all retirement and pension plans operating outside of the United States and Puerto Rico. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert and decision-maker for BMS's international retirement portfolio, ensuring that all plans remain compliant with applicable local laws and regulations, aligned with global People strategy, and optimized to deliver competitive, sustainable benefits to BMS colleagues around the world.

The Director will bring a forward-thinking, strategic mindset while also demonstrating the operational rigor required to drive high-priority transactions such as Defined Benefit plan buyouts.

Key Responsibilities • Develop, own, and execute the global retirement strategy for all international markets ensuring alignment with BMS's broader People and Total Rewards strategy • Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks for all international retirement plans, including the facilitation of global governance boards, and mandatory local boards, trustee or oversight committees • Monitor global retirement trends, regulatory developments, market benchmarks, to proactively assess the competitiveness, funding, and sustainability of BMS's retirement offerings • Ensure all retirement plans remain fully compliant with local laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements across all applicable jurisdictions, partnering with Legal and Finance to anticipate and respond to regulatory change • Lead the identification and mitigation of risks across the global retirement plan portfolio, including overseeing Defined Benefit plan buyouts and de-risking strategies from inception through to completion. • Lead the selection, onboarding, and ongoing performance management of global retirement consulting partners, actuaries, asset managers, and third-party administrators, including contract negotiation and accountability frameworks • Partner closely with People Operations to ensure the seamless delivery of plan administration across all international markets, serving as the strategic escalation point for complex or high-priority issues • Collaborate with Finance and Treasury on funding strategies, actuarial valuations, and financial reporting obligations, and with regional People Business Partners to ensure retirement programs are effectively communicated to BMS employees worldwide • Act as a visible and credible senior leader within the global People function, mentoring colleagues, contributing to Total Rewards capability development, and engaging confidently with senior stakeholders and governance bodies

Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s degree and 11+ years of progressively responsible positions in benefits, experience with international benefits programs and administration a must.  • Experience with a full array of benefits programs including retirement plans, medical plans, wellbeing, life, AD&D, disability plans, inclusive benefit programs, Paid Time Off, work/life benefits, recognition and benefit allowances • Experience in analyzing competitive benefit practices.  Solid technical knowledge of regulatory requirements. • Hands-on experience managing Defined Benefit plan activities, including funding strategies, actuarial processes, and buyout or de-risking transactions preferred. • Understanding of general HR principles and policies • Ability to lead project teams from the design to the implementation stage • Experience working in a matrix organization and Shared Service environment a plus • Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills • Ability to travel occasionally

  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.

Compensation Overview:

Princeton - NJ - US: $191,680 - $232,265 
Tampa - FL - US: $191,680 - $232,265
 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.   Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include: • Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance

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