Associate Director, Program Management

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

Overall PM Assignment

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 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https : / / careers.bms.com / life-at-bms / .

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