Director, Cell Therapy Medical Program Management & Strategic Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

9d • $190,060 - $230,308

About The Position

The Director of Program Management & Strategic Operations reports to the VP of WW Portfolio Strategy, Cell Therapy Medical. The role leads a team of Program Managers supporting Global and US Cell Therapy Medical Affairs and drives strategic operations across the medical organization. In partnership with Medical Affairs leadership, the Director translates strategic priorities into coordinated plans, disciplined execution, governance, and measurable outcomes.

The Director coaches and develops Program Managers, advances enterprise initiatives, supports organizational planning and business operations, and enables cross-functional execution across Cell Therapy Medical. The position serves as a connector across Medical Affairs, Commercial, Finance, Corporate Affairs, and enterprise partners to promote alignment, transparency, and execution of critical priorities. Success calls for strategic thinking, people leadership, organizational influence, and the ability to navigate complexity in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, consulting, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional programs and enterprise initiatives.
• Experience managing, coaching, and developing teams.
• Strong business operations, planning, governance, and project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level presentations and facilitation of cross-functional discussions.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, build alignment, and drive execution across matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to translate long-term priorities into executable plans and business outcomes.
• Proven ability to develop talent, build high-performing teams, and create opportunities for growth and succession.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Cell therapy, oncology, hematology, or Medical Affairs experience.
• Experience supporting global organizations.
• Experience leading organizational transformation or strategic operations functions.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience with portfolio management, business planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Program Managers supporting global and US Cell Therapy Medical priorities.
• Establish expectations, development plans, and succession strategies for team members; foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and engagement.
• Build project management capability, standard practices, and operational excellence across the organization; mentor and advise Program Managers on complex initiatives.
• Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to translate strategy into operational plans, milestones, and measurable deliverables.
• Drive annual functional planning, goal setting, budget planning, and business reviews.
• Establish governance processes for prioritization, decision making, resource allocation, and execution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce complexity.
• Develop performance indicators and dashboards to monitor organizational effectiveness and execution progress.
• Lead high-impact enterprise initiatives across Cell Therapy Medical and broader BMS organizations, coordinating complex cross-functional programs and senior stakeholders.
• Identify program dependencies, risks, and opportunities and develop mitigation plans.
• Support organizational transformation, change management, and implementation of new operating models.
• Serve as operational lead for strategic initiatives related to portfolio strategy, congress excellence, AI adoption, data and analytics, organizational effectiveness, and business transformation.
• Lead organization-wide budget planning, forecasting, tracking, and financial stewardship; monitor resource allocation and utilization.
• Identify opportunities to optimize investments and improve operational efficiencies; partner with Finance and functional leaders on budget governance and business planning.
• Build partnerships across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Compliance, Finance, and external stakeholders when appropriate.
• Advise senior leaders on organizational priorities, operational opportunities, and execution challenges; influence across a matrix organization and align stakeholders around shared objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, with no set accrual limit and subject to manager approval.
• 11 paid company holidays each year.
• For specified employee groups, 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval, 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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