Bristol Myers Squibb · 14 hours ago
Senior Project Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $156K/yr
9+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end management of cross-functional teams coordinating all aspects of multi-departmental and/or multi-site projects, including planning, execution, and finalizing projects according to established criteria.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Employ strategic visioning and planning to align program goals and benefits with the goals of the organization
Manage and lead cross-functional project and/or program teams
Ensure benefits, scope, goals and deliverables are well defined and understood by the team and stakeholders
Lead team meetings and ensure that meeting agendas and minutes are issued in a timely manner
Set and continually manage expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Where needed delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Develop full scale plans and timelines with input from all required departments
Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
Schedule, track milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools
Identify and manage dependencies and critical path
Anticipate challenges and risks. Prepare, lead and execute proactive mitigation strategies to ensure optimal results
Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts with/within the team
Establish and maintain transparency by supporting development, updates and maintenance of project, program and portfolio status reports, department performance reports and associated dashboards
Ensure that communications between teams, functional management, senior management and executive leadership are handled in an efficient, effective and timely fashion
Conduct lessons learned evaluations with teams. Create recommendations and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
Ensure cGMPs are considered during project implementation. Apply knowledge of cGMPs to job responsibilities. Examples include but are not limited to
Generation, review, approval of controlled documentation (e.g. SOPs, Work Practices, Change Controls) within global quality management systems. Identify Continuous Improvement Opportunities via exposure to projects, working knowledge of existing operations, or thru independent research
Performs other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Advanced knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management combined with project management techniques and tools
Detailed knowledge and interpretation of cGMP
Intermediate understanding of site quality GxP systems supporting document management, change controls
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, lead and participate in a team
Advanced strategic thinking and team facilitation skills
Advanced critical reasoning, negotiation, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage assignments
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project
Basic proficiency in SharePoint
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related science or in Engineering
9 years' relevant work experience required, preferably in pharmaceutical development and/or manufacturing experience
An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification (e.g. PMP) and training may substitute
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
5 years' management/project management responsibilities facilitating cross functional projects in a regulated industry preferred
Preferable experience includes laboratory testing, manufacturing or validation (e.g. equipment, process, computerized systems)
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
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
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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