Director Program Management

Bristol Myers Squibb • San Diego, CA

75d • $207,633 - $251,602 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role will work with a cross-functional team to define and drive the execution of the development strategy with urgency, manage timelines, identify and manage risk. The ideal candidate will bring clinical-stage program management expertise, deep understanding of drug development and regulatory processes across different geographies, and the ability to assess and drive deployment of tools and best practices to ensure successful product development. The role will report to the Executive Director, Program Team Leader.

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
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees