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Position Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and collaborative Technical Data Manager to play a key role in supporting ongoing research by enabling seamless access to high-quality, well-curated data. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, research informatics, and scientific collaboration, and is essential for ensuring that data flows efficiently and accurately from experimental sources to computational platforms.
As a Technical Data Manager, you will be responsible for the acquisition, organization, validation, and delivery of diverse scientific datasets from internal teams, CROs, and external collaborators. You will work closely with scientists, informaticians, and software engineers to implement and maintain data pipelines, quality control processes, and tracking systems that support Research programs.
Your work will directly impact the ability of research teams to access clean, reliable, and timely data for downstream analysis, enabling faster and more informed decision-making across therapeutic discovery efforts. This role requires a combination of technical acumen, operational rigor, and strong interpersonal skills, as you will frequently liaise across multidisciplinary teams to align on data standards, timelines, and project priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Support informatics and data management initiatives within Research, contributing to the development of scalable and efficient data workflows
Design, develop, and automate processes for prioritizing, queuing, and managing data curation and data request pipelines
Enable and empower scientific teams by delivering tools and solutions that align with project goals and research objectives
Ensure the accurate, complete, and timely collection, tracking, and delivery of data from translational research, CROs, and collaborating laboratories, facilitating seamless data curation, ingestion, and downstream access by computational scientists
Qualifications & Experience
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong scripting and data analysis skills using R and/or Python
Proficient in working with RESTful APIs and command-line interfaces
Solid understanding of cloud computing and data storage concepts (e.g., Amazon S3, NFS)
Extensive experience in data management, processing, and implementing quality control metrics across diverse data @types in support of research and early development (R&ED)
Proficient in both Windows and Linux operating systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Background in biological data analysis and familiarity with molecular biology techniques
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and project management tools
Proven ability to contribute effectively within large, multidisciplinary teams
Familiarity with AGILE methodologies and principles
Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving priorities
Experience with Large Language Model (LLM) solutions for data management and integration
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree 7+ years of academic / industry experience
or Master's Degree 5+ years of academic / industry experience
or PhD 2+ years of academic / industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, e.g. computer science, life science
Experience: 5+ years of experience in biomedical data management, data engineering, quality assurance, assay development, specimen data management or related discipline
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:
Remote - United States - US: $128,890 - $156,179
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 then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1595169
Updated: 2025-10-01 04:15:08.734 UTC
Location: Princeton LVL-NJ
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