Onsite Director, Program Management, Neuroscience

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About the role

  • Director managing drug development programs at Bristol Myers Squibb. Leading execution of integrated development strategies and risk management for assets.

Responsibilities

  • Program Management SME delivering as a key partner to the GPL.
  • Serves as the strategic thought partner to the GPL / GPT and core to establish a high performing team environment.
  • Responsible for the execution of IDP per asset indication, this includes strong partnership with each sub-team and their leadership to ensure alignment to the TPP/IDP and clear understanding of what they are accountable to deliver.
  • Leads matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines for each asset indication within approved systems.
  • Timelines should include scenario plans that actively manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies as well as acceleration opportunities (or cost savings).
  • Leads risk management activities at the GPT and ensures risk management activities at the sub-teams and below are performed with timely escalation for high probability x high impact risks.
  • Responsible for delivering the risk management plan, including risk mitigation strategies.
  • Responsible to monitor high level direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications.
  • Maintains visibility and advocates for the resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval.
  • Delivers as a PM SME in discussions with leadership or at governance stage gates.
  • Supports GPT annual objective processes and budget planning including annual and long-term portfolio processes.
  • May serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset.
  • Supports DD PM Portfolio Leads to deliver asset or portfolio content as required.
  • Foster cross-functional thinking to drive and shape program strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio.
  • Expected to lead as a change agent and a strong representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, Advanced degree (MS/MBA or PhD) desirable in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline.
  • PMP certification is desirable.
  • 12+ years of industry experience, with at least 10 years of direct experience in drug development program / project management.
  • Ideal candidates will have experience in various therapy areas.
  • Demonstrated experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/ NDA China) and lifecycle management.
  • Proven success as a PM delivering complex programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility.
  • Long-standing experience which demonstrates strong matrix leadership abilities.
  • Strong executive presence with ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies.
  • Expertise in core PM methodologies and tools. Most specifically planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management and soft skills.
  • Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance.
  • In addition to matrix management responsibilities, the role may require direct line management of Program Management team members that are aligned to asset indications.

Benefits

  • Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
  • Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
  • Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
  • Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays).
  • Based on eligibility*: additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

Job title

Director, Program Management, Neuroscience

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$193,980 - $263,258 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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