Director Program Management

Bristol Myers Squibb

76d • $207,633 - $251,602

About The Position

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. RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals. The Senior Director of Program Management will be accountable for the cross-functional planning and execution of one or more development programs with moderate to high complexity.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MBA) in Life Sciences, Medicine, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in drug development and program management within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, including direct leadership of cross-functional teams and complex R&D programs.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering early-stage programs through regulatory submissions across different geographies.
• Experience with commonly used program management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to execute diverse and novel strategies in a matrix environment; experience managing and influencing complex issues and a variety of key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in driving execution and focusing on deliverables.
• Ability to manage complex situations and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to contribute to overall business strategy.
• In-depth understanding of drug development processes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership, team members, and external stakeholders.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving program goals within specified timelines and budgets.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities across time zones.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and support the team in meeting deadlines.
• Displays a high level of professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Program Team Lead to drive cross-functional program teams.
• Partner with functional leaders (Research, Regulatory, CMC, Clinical Development, etc.) to align on program strategy and drive execution in line with corporate objectives.
• Develop, refine, and manage complex program timelines; pressure-test plans and create alternative scenarios to address risks and dependencies.
• Proactively identify risks and challenges; implement effective mitigation strategies, and communicate risks and solutions to program and leadership.
• Facilitate productive team meetings, develop agendas, and document decisions and action items to ensure accountability and progress.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, fostering an environment of collaboration, transparency, and high performance.
• Challenge assumptions, timelines and expenses at the program level; pressure test plans; and create alternative scenarios, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts of strategic decisions.
• Provide leadership to team members, challenging conventional thinking to approach problems differently, with faster execution and elevated outcomes.
• As a program management subject matter expert, understand best practices, identify gaps and challenges, implement efficiencies and improved ways of working within the organization.
• Contributes to the development of junior program managers.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees