Associate Director, Drug Development Project Management (Late Development)

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General expectations of a Drug Development Project Manager (PM) at BMS:

The PM partners closely with the Global Program Lead (GPL) to lead the Global Program Team (GPT) to drive the development of integrated, efficient and cross-functional program execution plans.

The PM serves as a counterpart to the GPL function and delegate for the GPL within the team and at governance when required.

The PM is accountable for integrated cross-functional planning bringing together diverse functional plans and strategies, definition of the program operational strategy, management of timelines, budget, quality, and risk assessment and mitigation.

The PM provides an independent voice to shape the overall project strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio value.

Associate Director, PM (Early Development/Late Development)

At the associate director level, the Project Manager (PM) is accountable for one or more GPTs of moderate complexity in the early/late development space and is expected to be autonomous in their day to day work. The Project Manager may also serve as part of a PM team supporting workstreams of a large, highly complex late stage GPTs with oversight of a Senior PM.

Accountable for creating and maintaining a cross-function development plan, timeline and budget for each program and ensuring progress vs. plan.

Facilitates effective, science-based business decisions including the generation of multiple development scenarios/options as needed, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts (including but not limited to timelines and budget) of strategic decisions

Proactively identifies risks and ensures mitigation plans are implemented

Accountable for communication to team and stakeholders in a transparent and timely manner

With the GPL, works to foster a high performing team and monitor the health and operating efficiency of the team as a unit. Leads creation of team norms and operating principles with a focus on cross-functional input and accountability

Develops and coordinates resource and budget planning across functions to assure adequate resources are applied to the project and any changes are highlighted appropriately

Advises on governance expectations and prepares for key decision point discussions with focus on cross-functional input and rigorous debate

For projects that are being jointly developed, works closely with a key strategic alliance partner

Coaches project team members and PM colleagues to drive excellence and accountability, and develop talent pipeline for GPT membership

Change Agent for continuous improvement and transformational initiatives within PM function

Qualifications & Experience

Advanced degree (Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline. In addition, PMP certification is desirable​. BS/MS degrees in a scientific discipline in combination with 8+ years of drug development experience will be considered.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical/health care industry; experience in project/portfolio management or leadership of cross-functional matrix teams is a plus

Demonstrated competency in early and/or late phase drug development with solid understanding of disease area and drug development pathway with the ability to facilitate and contribute to strategic discussions

Leadership skills including situational leadership, ability to lead a team of experts and influence without authority

Demonstrated ability to lead matrix teams, knows how to work at the strategic level with the GPL and when to delve deeper to resolve issues and challenges.

Experience with commonly used project management tools including but not limited to Microsoft project.

Strong communicator able to integrate and succinctly summarize the various parts of a project and effectively tailor messages to audience incl. senior leaders.

Guides GPT and manages preparation of high-quality documents and presentations for review at governance committees

Ensures appropriate GPT membership during the progression of the program

Ability to resolve complex problems and manage difficult stakeholder situations

Ability to lead the development of critical path analyses and scenario planning

Excellent Project Management Skills – drives execution while balancing speed, quality, and cost.

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