Bristol Myers Squibb · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Cell Therapy Development Operations Project Lead
Summit, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$184K/yr - $223K/yr
5+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. The Associate Director, Cell Therapy Development Operations Project Lead will be responsible for developing project plans, leading cross-functional teams, and fostering relationships to ensure successful project execution and organizational flow.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Development of project plans and ownership of execution from ideation of solutions, endorsement of project strategy, through sustainment or handoff to business owners
Organization and leadership of cross-functional workshops and analyses to ensure clear vision of desired outcomes, actionable output and clear, balanced decision making
Prepare, co-ordinate and lead project communications for peers, senior stakeholders / leadership
Drive and track actions, develop and drive detailed plans, identify critical path and timing, hold team members accountable for due dates
Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across CTDO to understand root causes of gaps in and barriers to organizational flow, enabling incisive problem solving and barrier removal
Foster high performance teamwork and maintain strong relationships with operational and functional leadership
Identify obstacles & remove them, create options and escalate as appropriate to drive response activity in line with key business milestones & budget
Utilize standard project management tools and Scrum methodology for tracking and status reporting
Support establishment of strong, positive, engaged CTDO culture - including focus on safety, engagement, and patient mission focus
Qualification
Required
B.S. or B.A. in science and/or engineering (biotechnology, biology, engineering, or related sciences)
5-8 years business experience, with 5+ years in a BioPharma operational or development discipline, including demonstrated 2-3 years of experience managing projects and programs
Demonstrated leadership & collaboration working in, or closely with, Supply Chain, GMP Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Project & Program management, Quality Assurance / Quality Control Operations and related functions
Analysis and simplification of complex operational issues
Project management execution, expertise in its principles and application, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and evaluation of priorities
Effective escalation & communication with multiple levels up to SVP
Conflict resolution
Understanding and utilization of concepts regarding the roles of - Accountable, responsible, advisor & informed through the changing landscape of rapid response activity
Preferred
Prior cell therapy development operations experience is strongly preferred
Broad understanding of biologics or cell therapy commercial manufacturing & analytical processes, technology transfer and/or start-up phase experience highly desired
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 (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
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.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.32BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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