Senior Launch Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

1d • $122,480 - $163,255 • Hybrid

About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But 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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The Senior Launch Manager is part of the Cell Therapy Launch and Lifecycle Management Excellence Team which enables operational and system readiness by coordinating commercial and clinical cell therapy launches to expand patient access and advance the BMS pipeline. This position is responsible for leading a global cross-functional team to ensure manufacturing launch readiness by developing and managing comprehensive launch plans, milestones, and deliverables, while driving effective meeting management and clear communication to stakeholders and leadership. Given the dynamic nature of cell therapy, these launches require an individual who can provide structure while quickly adapting to change and moving the cross-functional launch team forward. The position reports to the Director, Cell Therapy Launch and Lifecycle Management and will not have direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field is required; advanced degree preferred
• 3-5 years of project and program management experience, including leading complex matrix teams
• Excellent organization, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Successful track record of managing complex projects, launches and/or lifecycle transitions, preferably within Cell Therapy
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle and operating within a regulated environment
• Strong analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills with ability to work independently and take initiative

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in project management software, OnePlan Portfolio Management and SmartLaunch a plus
• PMP certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to ensure manufacturing launch readiness timelines are met for multiple commercial and clinical launches
• Develop and manage detailed project launch plans, milestones, and deliverables utilizing SmartLaunch
• Plan, schedule, and manage effective meetings with clear agendas, pre-reads, and subsequent meeting minutes and follow up actions
• Communicate project status, updates, and risks clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate launch risks while ensuring compliance with schedules and quality/regulatory standards
• Open and manage the global launch change control in BMS quality system
• Drive operational excellence and foster a collaborative environment that encourages best practices and continuous improvement
• Facilitate change management and adoption of new launch processes or systems
• Ensure documentation of lessons learned and capture best practices for future launches
• Assist with onboarding and training new launch managers and providing backup coverage
• 10% travel, domestic and international

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 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, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include 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 and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees