IT Systems Architect/ Technical Lead, Product Development

Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

IT Systems Architect/ Technical Lead, Product DevelopmentApply locations New Brunswick - NJ - US time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R1586660Working with UsChallenging. 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 rich in diversity. 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.Position SummaryThis role will be instrumental in shaping the technological landscape of Product Development portfolio. This position is responsible for design and implementation of comprehensive architecture solutions that support our business goals and ensure the seamless integration of applications and data systems. This role involves coordinating project-related efforts across a wide range of stakeholders and sponsors, ensuring proper collaboration among various IT teams to develop a comprehensive technical landscape. It also includes establishing a robust technical architecture, meeting project commitments with the appropriate urgency, and supervising IT teams to ensure successful delivery.If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!Desired Candidate Characteristics:

• Have a strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare
• The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of pharmaceutical development (PD) domain and scientific applications and platforms (e.g., LIMS, ELN) used in PD labs
• Experience in designing and implementing solutions to support modeling initiatives.
• Experience in process mapping, model selection (e.g., mechanistic, empirical, or hybrid) and model development.
• Proficient in application design and development
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and API management.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, database design, and data warehousing.
• Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data analytics platforms.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address complex application issues.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and convey technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and present architectural solutions
• Ability to stay updated with the latest technology trends and adapt to new tools and framework
• Must have knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and of computer systems validation (CSV)
• Strong Project Management skills, and experience with agile and scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge in Agile software development, Service-oriented architectures, Continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).Key Responsibilities
  • Create detailed application architecture blueprints.
  • Develop scalable and maintainable software solutions.
  • Ensure applications meet performance, security, and reliability standards.
  • Integrate various software applications to ensure seamless operation.
  • Work with APIs and middleware to connect different systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
  • Translate business needs into technical specifications.
  • Implement best practices for software development and testing.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of application architecture and design decisions.
  • Provide technical documentation for development and support teams.Qualifications & Experience
    • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or significant experience in a related field
    • Extensive experience in software development, including proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
    • Proven experience in designing and implementing application architectures.
    • Experience with cloud services and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
    • Knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
    • Experience in leading development projects and managing cross-functional teams.
    • Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices
    • Familiarity with data visualization tools
    • Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or similar is a plus.
    • Familiarity with designing and modeling database and data flow infrastructures.
    • Familiarity with tools like Hadoop, Spark, and other big data frameworks.
    • Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLM) and Generative AI technologies (such as OpenAI API, ChatGPT, GPT-4, Gemini, etc.), along with expertise in prompt engineering and vector databases is a plus.
    • Persuades and negotiates effectively with stakeholders in being able to coordinate actions for achieving the desired outcome.
    • Articulates and presents complex information clearly and concisely across all levels.
    • Participates in decision making and brings experiences and ideas to achieve team objectives.
    • Applies understanding of internal/external challenges to contribute to the team's vision and maintains a focus on work in accomplishing operational goals.
    • Evaluates complex issues through analytical thinking and previous experience to consider short and long-term implications and interdependencies and guides others when enough analysis has been completed in giving recommendations/solutions.Why You Should ApplyAround 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.Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.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 CareersWith 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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 ProtocolBMS has a diverse 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.BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/.Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.We're creating innovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We're also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.
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