Executive Associate, Drug Development Strategy
About The Position
The Executive Associate, Drug Development Strategy provides administrative and operational support to the VP, Drug Development Strategy as well as some support to the ED, Portfolio Implementation & Reporting. This role requires a highly proactive, self-directed individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision. The EA serves as a trusted partner to the DD Strategy leadership and team, optimizing time, ensuring preparedness, and enabling effective execution across a complex and evolving agenda. A high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality is essential.
Requirements
- Experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and take initiative
- Strong judgment and decision-making capability, particularly under time pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
Responsibilities
- Proactively manage complex, rapidly evolving calendars; anticipate conflicts and optimize time against key priorities
- Make real-time scheduling decisions with minimal guidance, exercising strong judgment
- Coordinate travel (domestic and international) and manage expense reporting
- Plan and execute meetings, including logistics, scheduling, and material preparation
- Ensure leadership preparedness through proactive development of agendas, pre-reads, and supporting materials
- Track follow-ups and help drive execution where appropriate
- Serve as a resource for Workday, IT requests, and expense/budget-related inquiries
- Maintain proficiency in internal systems (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams)
- Anticipate needs and identify issues early; take independent action or escalate with context and solutions
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-change environment
- Partner effectively across a matrixed organization, engaging stakeholders at all levels
- Communicate clearly and proactively, providing concise updates and recommendations
- Collaborate closely with the administrative community to ensure alignment and coverage
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative environment within DD S&I as well as with other administrative assistants and partners across organizational levels and functions
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support broader team needs
Benefits
- Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
- BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- 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
- survivor support
- flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval)
- 11 paid national holidays
- 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval
- 3 optional holidays
- 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
- annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
