Associate Director, Program Management, ICN - Bristol Myers Squibb
Summit, NJ
About the Job
Working with Us
Challenging. 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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
Position Summary
We are searching for a highly motivated Program Manager to support Translational Medicine Leaders in the Immunology, Cardiovascular and Neurology (ICN) Disease Team. The candidate would manage multiple complex high-profile portfolio assets and facilitate broad, integrated biomarker plans to enable the delivery of our translational medicine portfolio. This position would specifically support the Translational Medicine Neurology programs.
Key Responsibilities
+ Collaborate with the Translational Medicine Lead to design and execute comprehensive program timelines, integrating scientific and operational expertise to deliver on translational biomarker strategies. Oversee key activities, including data delivery, contracting, data transfers, regulatory submissions, and internal/external collaborations
+ Leverage advanced scientific and operational knowledge to coordinate cross-functional efforts. Work closely with organizations outside of TM such as assay development, outsourcing, vendor management, biospecimen, data management, biostatistics, and operations teams to align with ICN and strategic stakeholder priorities
+ Foster strong interdisciplinary relationships, using technical acumen to facilitate communication between scientific and operational domains. Lead meetings, document key discussions, and ensure follow-through on critical action items
+ Proactively manage project risks with a robust understanding of scientific and operational challenges, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Escalate significant issues to the Translational Medicine Lead and senior management, as needed
+ Establish and maintain a book of work for relevant assets, creating visibility and maintaining transparency into activities to key stakeholders that contribute to the overall translational plan for a defined portfolio of assets using effective visualization tools such as Smartsheet and Office Timeline Pro
+ Oversee the end-to-end ICN budgeted contracts, ensuring alignment with scientific and operational goals. Coordinate with vendor management, alliance management, finance, and global procurement to streamline contract execution and delivery, as necessary
+ Support the preparation of biomarker study reports and related documentation. Coordinate reviews with biomarker leads and appropriate stakeholders of documents which may support the final clinical study report in relevant SharePoint sites and/or repositories
+ Coordinate data dissemination for internal and external presentations, publications, and conferences, ensuring alignment with strategic timelines
+ Regularly report to senior leadership, providing concise updates on project status, risks, and strategic actions. Ensure alignment with portfolio objectives
+ Drive the execution of program and portfolio strategy reviews, in partnership with Biomarker Operations and the Translational Medicine Lead, using scientific and operational insights to inform strategic decisions
Basic Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience
OR
+ Master's Degree and 10+ years of academic and / or industry experience
OR
+ Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences and 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience
PLUS
+ 4+ years of leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications
+ 8+ years pharmaceutical, or related, industry experience in a variety of operational/scientific roles in a highly matrixed environment
+ Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards in the pharmaceutical sector, including hands-on experience with regulatory submissions and compliance processes
+ Experience designing and leading complex programs comprised of virtual team members of diverse styles, driving to successful outcomes with and without direct management responsibilities
+ Experience with various project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint Microsoft Project, Office Timeline Pro)
+ Proven experience in preparing comprehensive reports and presentations tailored to diverse stakeholders
Skills and Competencies
+ Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior scientific, operational, and external thought leaders, to foster collaboration and enhance research efficiency
+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with urgency, adept at creating structure from ambiguity, and skilled at guiding teams in setting and achieving priorities
+ Proven track record in designing and leading complex projects with virtual teams of diverse backgrounds, achieving successful outcomes both with and without direct supervisory authority
+ Strong listening and relationship management skills, adept at navigating complex internal and external dynamics, including effective conflict resolution; experience in third-party governance oversight is a plus
+ Expertise in contract and financial management of project activities, including the development of business cases for informed, options-based decision-making
Strategic and Leadership Qualities
+ Capable of shaping strategic approaches to scientific delivery, employing advanced negotiation skills and scenario planning techniques
+ A collaborative team player with a strong capacity for innovative diverse thinking
+ Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and developing team members
+ Proven ability to drive innovation and creatively solve complex challenges
+ Experience working in a global context with cross-cultural teams
+ A customer-centric approach, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality outcomes
For CA, based candidates only: The starting compensation for this job is a range from $168,000 - $210,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.
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 http://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.
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 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 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 Protocol
BMS 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/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1583919
Updated: 2024-09-26 01:59:04.655 UTC
Location: Summit West-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Challenging. 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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
Position Summary
We are searching for a highly motivated Program Manager to support Translational Medicine Leaders in the Immunology, Cardiovascular and Neurology (ICN) Disease Team. The candidate would manage multiple complex high-profile portfolio assets and facilitate broad, integrated biomarker plans to enable the delivery of our translational medicine portfolio. This position would specifically support the Translational Medicine Neurology programs.
Key Responsibilities
+ Collaborate with the Translational Medicine Lead to design and execute comprehensive program timelines, integrating scientific and operational expertise to deliver on translational biomarker strategies. Oversee key activities, including data delivery, contracting, data transfers, regulatory submissions, and internal/external collaborations
+ Leverage advanced scientific and operational knowledge to coordinate cross-functional efforts. Work closely with organizations outside of TM such as assay development, outsourcing, vendor management, biospecimen, data management, biostatistics, and operations teams to align with ICN and strategic stakeholder priorities
+ Foster strong interdisciplinary relationships, using technical acumen to facilitate communication between scientific and operational domains. Lead meetings, document key discussions, and ensure follow-through on critical action items
+ Proactively manage project risks with a robust understanding of scientific and operational challenges, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Escalate significant issues to the Translational Medicine Lead and senior management, as needed
+ Establish and maintain a book of work for relevant assets, creating visibility and maintaining transparency into activities to key stakeholders that contribute to the overall translational plan for a defined portfolio of assets using effective visualization tools such as Smartsheet and Office Timeline Pro
+ Oversee the end-to-end ICN budgeted contracts, ensuring alignment with scientific and operational goals. Coordinate with vendor management, alliance management, finance, and global procurement to streamline contract execution and delivery, as necessary
+ Support the preparation of biomarker study reports and related documentation. Coordinate reviews with biomarker leads and appropriate stakeholders of documents which may support the final clinical study report in relevant SharePoint sites and/or repositories
+ Coordinate data dissemination for internal and external presentations, publications, and conferences, ensuring alignment with strategic timelines
+ Regularly report to senior leadership, providing concise updates on project status, risks, and strategic actions. Ensure alignment with portfolio objectives
+ Drive the execution of program and portfolio strategy reviews, in partnership with Biomarker Operations and the Translational Medicine Lead, using scientific and operational insights to inform strategic decisions
Basic Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience
OR
+ Master's Degree and 10+ years of academic and / or industry experience
OR
+ Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences and 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience
PLUS
+ 4+ years of leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications
+ 8+ years pharmaceutical, or related, industry experience in a variety of operational/scientific roles in a highly matrixed environment
+ Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards in the pharmaceutical sector, including hands-on experience with regulatory submissions and compliance processes
+ Experience designing and leading complex programs comprised of virtual team members of diverse styles, driving to successful outcomes with and without direct management responsibilities
+ Experience with various project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint Microsoft Project, Office Timeline Pro)
+ Proven experience in preparing comprehensive reports and presentations tailored to diverse stakeholders
Skills and Competencies
+ Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior scientific, operational, and external thought leaders, to foster collaboration and enhance research efficiency
+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with urgency, adept at creating structure from ambiguity, and skilled at guiding teams in setting and achieving priorities
+ Proven track record in designing and leading complex projects with virtual teams of diverse backgrounds, achieving successful outcomes both with and without direct supervisory authority
+ Strong listening and relationship management skills, adept at navigating complex internal and external dynamics, including effective conflict resolution; experience in third-party governance oversight is a plus
+ Expertise in contract and financial management of project activities, including the development of business cases for informed, options-based decision-making
Strategic and Leadership Qualities
+ Capable of shaping strategic approaches to scientific delivery, employing advanced negotiation skills and scenario planning techniques
+ A collaborative team player with a strong capacity for innovative diverse thinking
+ Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and developing team members
+ Proven ability to drive innovation and creatively solve complex challenges
+ Experience working in a global context with cross-cultural teams
+ A customer-centric approach, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality outcomes
For CA, based candidates only: The starting compensation for this job is a range from $168,000 - $210,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.
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 http://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.
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 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 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 Protocol
BMS 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/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1583919
Updated: 2024-09-26 01:59:04.655 UTC
Location: Summit West-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Source : Bristol Myers Squibb