Associate Director, CTD Program Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Position Summary The Associate Director, Cell Therapy Development (CTD) Program Manager is a key contributor within the CTD Program Management Office (PMO), reporting to the Head of CTD PMO. This role manages complex development program activities, drives operational execution, and ensures alignment with CTD’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will coordinate cross‑functional teams, maintain high‑quality program planning and delivery, support enterprise governance, and contribute to PMO standards, tools, and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence a dynamic, rapidly evolving development portfolio within Cell Therapy.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in program/project management within biopharmaceutical R&D or Technical Operations; cell therapy experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end drug development and CMC processes.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Proficiency with project planning, risk management, scenario planning, and portfolio reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experienced in presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/engineering discipline required
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, execution‑focused environment.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification a plus.
• Experience with MS Project, PowerPoint, and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to-day planning, coordination, and execution of CTD development program activities across early, late, and lifecycle stages, ensuring alignment from pre-IND through BLA submission.
• Maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, risk logs, and decision trackers in alignment with CTDO PMO governance.
• Support resource planning, scenario modeling inputs, and portfolio prioritization activities.
• Partner with CMC, Technical Writing, Analytical Development, Process Development, Regulatory, Research, Clinical, and Manufacturing stakeholders to ensure program deliverables and milestones are met.
• Maintain accurate, compliant data in enterprise portfolio systems.
• Support preparation of materials for governance forums, cross‑functional team meetings, and leadership presentations.
• Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of PMO tools, templates, dashboards, and operating mechanisms.
• Support adoption of digital and AI‑enabled capabilities across program management processes.
• Assist in tracking Hoshin Kanri (HK) objectives and related KPIs.
• Ensure alignment with centralized CTDO PMO governance and best practices.
• Facilitate transparent communication across program teams, ensuring timely updates on priorities, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Develop clear, concise program readouts for leadership and governance bodies.
• Drive cross‑functional problem‑solving and ensure integrated project planning across CMC and development network groups.
• Foster an environment of agility, resilience, and strong team collaboration.
• Support PMO‑driven change initiatives across CTD, including adoption of new processes, digital tools, and standardized operating mechanisms.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational discipline across teams.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level