Bristol Myers Squibb · 2 hours ago
Senior Director, Program Management, Oncology
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$209K/yr - $254K/yr
15+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. The Senior Director, Program Management, Oncology is responsible for leading high-priority development assets, ensuring the execution of integrated development strategies, and managing cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Program Management SME delivering as a key partner to the GPL. Serves as the 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
Leads matrixed PM team members 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 mitigation strategies
Responsible to monitor high level direct budget and resource forecasts for assigned asset(s) vs actual spend and effort respectively. Maintains visibility advocacy for the resources required to deliver the IDP
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 processes
Serves as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset
Supports their DD PM Group 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
Expected to lead as a change agent and strong representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline
15+ years of industry experience, with at least 12 years of direct experience in drug development program / project management
Demonstrated long standing experience in all phases of 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 complex programs teams at the highest levels of enterprise visibility
Long-standing experience which demonstrates strong matrix leadership abilities
Excellent executive presence with ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels
Demonstrated ability to manage interdependencies across therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies
Advanced expertise with PM methodologies and tools
Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for programs of enterprise significance
Preferred
PMP certification is desirable
Significant experience in Neuroscience or Oncology therapy areas is 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
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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
Recent News
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