Senior Launch Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb•Madison, WI

39d•$122,480 - $163,255•Hybrid

About The Position

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
Proficiency in project management software, OnePlan Portfolio Management and SmartLaunch a plus
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

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

Benefits

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.
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.

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