Director, Translational Development Program Manager, Immunology, Cardiovascular and Neuroscience

About the position

Bristol Myers Squibb is an integrated global biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies in the areas of hematology/oncology, cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases through innovative small molecule, biologicals and cell therapy approaches. The incumbent will be part of the late development translational group based in Summit, NJ and will be responsible for leading a team of program and project managers supporting the late development portfolio in the Immunology, Cardiovascular and Neuroscience pipeline. The ideal candidate will manage complex and high profile portfolio assets and facilitate broad, integrated plans to enable the delivery of our Translational development portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex and high-profile portfolio of assets, with broad visibility both within BMS and the external scientific community.
• Execute processes to develop holistic Translational Development (TD) plans, manage issues and risk mitigations for the portfolio of assets.
• Establish meeting agendas to drive TD portfolio and documenting outcomes, decisions and key learnings to enhance collaboration and communication.
• Work closely with leaders and team to provide cross-functional TD overview.
• Responsible for the continuous evolution and measurement of processes and tools to drive efficiency and enhance business value.
• Mentors others within the team and in adjacent organizations to grow and develop broader stakeholder management and program management capabilities.
• Creates visibility and maintains transparency into translational activities to key stakeholders.
• Independently manages preparation and coordination of collaboration meetings/engagements as needed.
• Delivers business value and ensures effective use of resources by driving prioritization activities.
• Ensures appropriate compliance to contracting policies.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S. (or Ph.D.) in a scientific discipline; PMP or equivalent experience is desirable.
• 10+ years pharmaceutical industry experience in a variety of operational/scientific roles minimum 8+ years' experience as a team leader in a highly matrixed environment.
• Shapes strategic approaches to scientific delivery, utilizing sophisticated negotiation and scenario planning.
• Experience designing and leading complex, global projects comprised of virtual team members of diverse styles.
• Drives effective contract/fiscal management of project activities.
• Skilled listener with ability to manage complex internal and external relationships.
• Negotiates an enterprise perspective across BMS.
• Experienced in developing and implementing agile, creative solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with third party governance oversight desirable.
• Strong communicator experienced with influencing and interacting at all levels.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, services and programs.
• Resources to pursue personal and professional goals.