Bristol Myers Squibb · 23 hours ago
Associate Director, Program Management
Cambridge Crossing - MA - US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $219K/yr
8+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. The Associate Director of Program Management will oversee project management activities, ensuring rigorous execution of integrated development strategies and effective cross-functional planning for assigned assets.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Maintain project plans in the ePlan enterprise tool for each assigned project. Management of ePlan projects includes and is not limited to:
Maintaining the latest development strategy
Ensuring all metadata is accurate and up to date
Generating project level scenario plans
Managing resource forecast drivers
Creation of high-level timelines via approved tools and standards
Maintaining ePlan data quality at or above defined standards
Maintain a separate detailed project plan and timelines in Microsoft Project or Planner (system selection and standards pending) for the current stage of development or upcoming stage of development. Ensuring clear visibility and management of the networked critical path. Timing from this plan should inform updates to ePlan
Manages the PM sub-team and participates as an extended GPT sub-team member to ensure strategic alignment and rigorous execution per governance approved timing and budget
Leads (or partners with a more senior PM) to help deliver end-to-end risk management processes. Develops and monitors risk management plans for high probability high impact risks
Supports the Program Management Lead in preparation for governance including generation of development timelines, alternative scenarios, budget and resource requirements
Oversee the budget and resource health for each assigned project and escalate any issues / concerns to the Program Management Lead
Program Management SME delivering as a key partner to the GPL. Serves as a 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
Facilitates team goal setting and tracking to ensure adherence to plan and strategy and in preparation for end of year team evaluation process
Leads matrixed PM team members (if assigned) 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 management 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
Engages with the broader Program Management community & PPM organization at large
Coaches project team members and PM colleagues to drive excellence, accountability, and develops talent pipeline for GPT membership
Change Agent for continuous improvement and transformational initiatives within PM function
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline. PMP certification is desirable
At least 8 years of direct experience in drug development program / project management. Ideal candidates will have experience in various therapy areas
Demonstrated varied experience in 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 programs teams with high level of enterprise visibility. Long-standing experience which demonstrates strong matrix leadership abilities
Excellent written and verbal skills, (including full professional English proficiency)
Must be well-organized and have strong attention to detail with an ability to deal with competing priorities; high level of problem-solving capability and business acumen, ability to balance competing priorities and quickly and objectively drive the team towards a path which maximizes value, while maintaining the end-to-end cross-functional view
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
Fully competent 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
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
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.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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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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