Associate Director, Program Management

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Job Summary

The Associate Director Program Management (PM) will be assigned as a Program Manager and work under the matrix leadership of a Program Management Lead (GPT PM) and / or as a Program Management Lead accountable for one or more GPTs and associates sub-teams of moderate complexity in the early / late development space. 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.

As a Program Manager, this team member is assigned at the asset and / or indication level to deliver integrated cross-functional planning, oversee execution and administrate the PM sub-team(s). If assigned as Program Management Lead, they will also operate as a strategic partner to the Global Program Lead (GPL), to shape and deliver the Target Product Profile (TPP) and Integrated Development Strategy (IDP) for the assigned asset(s) and associated product indications. Responsible for the rigorous execution of the IDP individually or in partnership with assigned Program Management team members.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Program Manager Assignment

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 Lead Assignment

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.

Overall PM Assignment

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.

​ Qualifications :

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.

Compensation Overview :

Cambridge Crossing : $180,430 - $218,638

Princeton - NJ - US : $156,890 - $190,117

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include :

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.

​Work-life benefits include :

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.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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R1598004 : Associate Director, Program Management