Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking to fill a Senior Manager, Research Program Management role to support multiple complex, cross-functional research programs, guiding them from early discovery through development candidate identification and recommendation for development.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in life sciences, computational sciences, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical/health care industry, including at least 1+ year in project management or leadership of cross-functional matrix teams
- Demonstrated competency in early phase drug development, a solid understanding of disease area and early phase drug development pathway with the ability to facilitate and contribute to strategic discussions.
- Leadership skills including situational leadership, ability to lead a team of experts and influence without authority
- Strong communicator - able to integrate and succinctly summarize the various parts of a project and effectively tailor messages to a specific audience including senior leaders.
- Excellent Project Management Skills – drives execution while balancing speed, quality, and cost.
- PMP or equivalent program management certification.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Research Program Leaders and Team Leads to execute program strategies, integrating cross-functional plans, and guiding programs from early discovery stages through the development phase.
- Provide leadership to research core teams to develop presentations and updates for therapeutic areas and governance forums.
- Prepare and advise teams on governance expectations and key decision-making points.
- Accountable for the development of integrated, cross-functional project timelines, defining operational strategies, managing timelines, and executing risk assessment and mitigation plans.
- Provide an independent voice in shaping project strategy to drive optimal decisions with a focus on broader portfolio value and science-based business decisions.
- Partner with Drug Development Program Managers, Global Program Leaders, and strategic partners to form transition teams and deliver strong data packages and forward-looking clinical plans.
- Foster and monitor the health and operating efficiency of high-performing teams.
Other
- Partner closely with Research Program Leaders and Team Leads to execute program strategies, integrating cross-functional plans, and guiding programs from early discovery stages through the development phase.
- Provide leadership to research core teams to develop presentations and updates for therapeutic areas and governance forums.
- Foster and monitor the health and operating efficiency of high-performing teams.
- Lead the creation of operating principles, ensuring cross-functional input and accountability.
- Coach project team members to drive excellence and accountability, serving as a Change Agent to spearhead continuous improvements and transformational initiatives within the program management function.
