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Challenging, meaningful, and life‐changing work is the norm at Bristol Myers Squibb. With opportunities to optimize production lines, pioneer cell‐therapy advances, and drive patient‐impacting projects, every day brings unique, high‐impact work. Join a high‐performing team that will help you grow far beyond what you imagined.
Position Summary
This Associate Director – PM leads the strategic and operational planning for late‐development and, on early‐stage assets, serves as the lead project manager. Working closely with the Global Program Lead and Global Project Manager, you will produce detailed program plans, drive milestones, and champion BMS's operating model.
General Expectations of a Drug Development Project Manager (PM)
* Partner closely with the Global Program Lead and Global Project Manager to lead sub‐teams of the Global Program Team and drive integrated, efficient program execution plans.
* Coordinate and plan activities, including milestone setting, budget forecasting, resource and scenario planning, and develop an integrated program plan based on cross‐functional inputs.
* Facilitate team goal setting and tracking, ensuring adherence to plan and strategy, and prepare for end‐of‐year evaluation.
* Manage GPT (on early assets) and GPT sub‐teams to enable tracking of integrated deliverables and prepare for governance interactions at program inflection points.
* Be accountable for integrated cross‐functional planning, defining the operational strategy, and managing timelines, budgets, quality, risk assessment, and mitigation.
* Provide best‐in‐class operations and PM expertise to drive the GPT and sub‐teams toward execution excellence, shaping overall project strategy and making optimal portfolio‐wide decisions.
Associate Director, PM Responsibilities
* Own up to one or more GPTs and sub‐teams of moderate complexity, driving autonomous day‐to‐day work and, if necessary, supporting large, highly complex late‐stage GPTs with senior PM oversight.
* Create and maintain cross‐functional development plans, timelines, and budgets, and track progress versus plan.
* Facilitate science‐based business decisions, generate development scenarios, and highlight interdependencies and impacts on timelines and budgets.
* Proactively identify risks and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
* Communicate with the team and stakeholders transparently and in a timely manner.
* Work with the GPL to foster a high‐performing team, monitor team health and operating efficiency, and lead the creation of norms and principles focused on cross‐functional accountability.
* Coordinate resource and budget planning across functions, ensuring adequate allocation and that changes are highlighted appropriately.
* Advise on governance expectations and prepare for key decision‐point discussions with rigorous debate.
* For jointly developed projects, collaborate closely with a key strategic alliance partner.
* Coach project team members and PM colleagues to build accountability and develop a talent pipeline for GPT membership.
* Serve as a change agent for continuous improvement within the PM function.
Qualifications & Experience
* Advanced degree (Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or equivalent; PMP certification is desirable. BS/MS + 8+ years in drug development will also be considered.
* Strong preference for experience in Cell Therapy at the asset level.
* Minimum of 10 years in biotech/pharma/health‐care, including project/portfolio management or leading matrix teams.
* Demonstrated record of planning and managing complex programs in early and/or late‐phase drug development with a solid understanding of disease areas and development pathways.
* Expert knowledge of end‐to‐end drug development processes and product value assessment.
* Leadership skills, including situational leadership and influence without authority.
* Experience leading matrix teams and working strategically with the GPL.
* Proficiency with project management tools, notably Microsoft Project.
* Excellent communication skills, able to summarize complex projects for senior leaders.
* Ability to produce high‐quality governance documents and presentations.
* Strong problem‐solving capability, business acumen, and the ability to manage competing priorities and drive value‐maximizing decisions.
* Fluency in written and verbal English.
* Well‐organized with meticulous attention to detail.
Compensation Overview
Brisbane – CA: $172,580 – $209,131 per year Princeton – NJ: $156,890 – $190,117 per year
Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available based on eligibility. Final compensation is determined by experience and demonstrated qualifications.
Benefits
* Health coverage: medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision.
* Well‐being support programs: BMS Well‐Being Account and employee assistance programs.
* Financial & protection benefits: 401(k) plan, disability, life, accident and supplemental insurance, travel protection, identity theft and legal support.
Work‐Life Benefits
* Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees (subject to manager approval).
* Paid vacation: 160 hours per year for new hires, plus 11 national holidays and optional holidays.
* Unlimited paid sick time, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer‐hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs.
* Annual global shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.
Supporting People With Disabilities
Applicants may request reasonable workplace accommodations. For more information, contact adastaffingsupport@bms.com.
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during the application or recruitment process. Any data processed in connection with job applications will be handled in compliance with applicable privacy policies.
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