Director Data Risk & Protection

Bristol Myers Squibb

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Work type
On-site
Location
Princeton, NJ
Salary
$188,790–$228,763 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
Aug 7, 2026

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Similar $193k
This role $209k
$141k most similar roles pay here $238k

This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $158,557–$226,601 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About Bristol Myers Squibb

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines to patients.

Bristol Myers Squibb currently has 31 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $137,530–$166,654 across 31 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director Data Risk & Protection

As a Director of Data Risk and Protection at BMS, you will lead the development and execution of an enterprise-wide data risk and protection strategy that aligns with regulatory requirements and broader cybersecurity goals. Your responsibilities include designing and implementing an operating model for data risk management, establishing comprehensive programs for policy governance and incident response, and developing multi-year capability roadmaps. You will work closely with technical teams to operationalize insider threat monitoring and analytics capabilities, oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of insider risk cases, and ensure timely and proportionate incident responses. Additionally, you will manage BMS’s enterprise DLP program across various platforms, govern data classification policies, and collaborate with Legal, HR, Compliance, and Privacy teams to develop and maintain data protection policies. This role requires 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and data risk management, strong technical fluency in tools like SIEM, UEBA, DLP, and cloud security platforms, and expertise in legal and privacy considerations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

What you'll do

  • Define and lead the enterprise Data Risk and Protection strategy.
  • Design and implement the operating model for data risk protection, including team structure and process workflows.
  • Establish and continuously evolve a comprehensive Data Risk & Protection program with clear KPIs.
  • Develop and execute a multi-year capability roadmap with measurable outcomes.
  • Lead the scaling of the Data Risk & Protection function, building specialist capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity and data risk management in large enterprises.
  • Proven track record leading complex, enterprise-scale security programs in regulated industries.
  • Strong technical expertise with SIEM, UEBA, DLP, IAM, PAM, and cloud security platforms.
  • Familiarity with legal, privacy, and ethical considerations related to employee monitoring and data protection.
  • Ability to build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team and drive measurable outcomes.
  • Experience in leading complex investigations involving cross-functional coordination with Legal, HR, Compliance.
  • Strong analytical skills using metrics and dashboards to measure program impact and identify improvements.

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