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Title: Associate Director, Program Management, Global Operations (Inline Asset Program Management)

Location: Princeton Pike, NJ, Summit NJ, or Seattle, WA

Within the Cell Therapy Development and Operations (CTDO) division, the Portfolio Strategy and Operations (PSO) team focuses on the cell therapy pipeline as well as shaping product strategy throughout the lifecycle of a cell therapy asset. The organization encompasses the project managers, programs managers, portfolio management professionals and technical writing all of whom contribute to defining strategies for both early-and late-stage pipeline cell therapies enabling global regulatory approval and launches.

The Associate Director, Program Management plays an important role in organizing, managing, and communicating the portfolio of projects aligned to the CTDO goals and objectives for specific asset/s, as well as providing project management skills and leadership for Inline products.

This role will lead the execution of Global Operations (GO) brand team and management of the life cycle management (LCM) strategic portfolio and critical programs/projects. Assignments include operational responsibilities for governance and teams. Lead and direct complex, cross-functional, multi-site teams and workstreams, ensuring comprehensive planning and optimal execution of plans. Ensure interactions and timely collaboration with CTDO ecosystem, functional and site Project Management Offices (PMOs), key stakeholders and supporting functions. Proactively identify and facilitate risks, mitigations, resolution and escalation of issues, tracking and communicating status to stakeholders including leadership team. Leading program/projects and teams with passion, innovation, speed and accountability.

The successful candidate will be a demonstrated leader with the breadth of professional experience and the drive to work with both internal and external partners to define and implement effective project management solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution of integrated, complex plans and teams for strategic CTO team programs & projects, tech transfer governance, or GO team program management and other critical initiatives as defined by CTD/O management. Programs/Projects may include, but are not limited to, those identified during the annual book of work (BOW) prioritization and refresh process, strategic run-the-business initiatives, transformation, due diligence, business continuity, product launches, major change management, Quality & Compliance, Operations, Product Development, Supply Chain, and significant regulatory activities.

• Leads GO team operations including recurring status meetings, reporting, risk tracking, steering committee meetings, and conflict resolution, lead GO team BOW and ad hoc projects as necessary.

• Develop and own execution plan for pre-launch, launch and post-launch activities aligned with asset/s strategy in partnership with the Product leader.

• Coordinate across GO sub-teams to align, organize and provide direction aligned with strategy.

• Prepare and manage governances until final decision and implementation.

• Leads and guides BOW for asset/s across CTDO based on prioritization for respective GO team/s.

• E2E operational management including budget, forecasting, performance against targets, facilitate key investment decision preparation / discussions in partnership with the Program leader.

• Support preparation of business case/s for LCM strategic discussions (including strategy, operational plan, resource and budget component).

• Develop and drive detailed plans, identifying critical path and timing while meeting strategic intent and achieving key milestones.

• Ensure problem solving and decision making addressing major risks and issues by identifying, documenting, establishing mitigation plans, resolving, communicating or escalating to senior leadership when appropriate.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to manage expectations.

• Drive consistency in project management tools and templates in line with CTDO PS&O PMO best practices.

• Plan/Execute change management strategy and plan.

• Influence key stakeholders, develop project communications strategy, approach and plan.

• Proactively drive scenario analyses to manage potential impact on plans and timelines and recommend strategic direction to management.

• Foster diverse/inclusive high-performance teams and maintain strong relationships with operational and functional leadership.

• GO team program management responsibilities (in addition to major responsibilities above):

• Develop and provide performance oversight and reporting of GO Team goals and objectives.

• Establish the approved brand project portfolio, working with sponsors to define scope and deliverables, define project team and project management resource requirements and work within the PMO ecosystem to identify project managers, coaching and mentoring less experienced PMs when needed.

• Provide disciplined project prioritization and oversight to the GO Team BOW as defined by the SPL, GO Team and related sub-teams.

• Manage the GO Team project portfolio and change-space. Support development, approval, execution and reporting of portfolio projects.

• Provide program-level leadership and direction to project managers. Coordinate interactions, ensure timely and optimal execution of projects, and effectively collaborate with key stakeholders.

• Provide project management expertise for GO Team/s operations, e.g., meeting scheduling, agendas, minutes, etc.

• Support product life cycle strategy management, including due diligence, alliance management, launch planning and execution, and technology transfer.

• Guide & influence Integrated Development, GO and Market Launch Teams in creating robust life cycle management plans.

• Work with key GO Team members to ensure continuity of supply, end-to-end optimization, comprehensive change management, and effective management of technology and regulatory issues.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering, Pharmacy, science or technical discipline, advanced degree preferred.

• PMP certification highly desirable.

• Understanding of cGMPs and regulatory CMC.

• A minimum of 10 years in BioPharma operational or development discipline, including demonstrated experience managing complex projects.

• Experience in project/program management of complex projects involving cross-functional, multi-site, international teams.

• Experience with manufacturing sites and staff.

• Proficiency with project management and Microsoft tools e.g. Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.

• Ability to achieve results and exercise influence across a global matrix organization (e.g., operations, manufacturing technology, quality, supply chain, finance, R&D).

• Ability to work independently with high level of accountability.

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills and have the ability to deal effectively with all levels of management.

• Strong analytical skills, well organized and capable of managing multiple projects with respect to priorities.

• Ability to exercise discretion, discernment and to be comfortable to operate when erroneous decisions will have serious impact on the overall success of operations.

• Ability to interact internally and externally with executive level management, requiring negotiation of potentially difficult and sensitive matters to influence policy making bodies both internally and externally.

• Familiarity with financial principles, core business concepts, and business and operations management.

• Ability to develop business analysis and reporting.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $156,000 - $195,000 (if based in NJ) and $166,000 - $208,000 (if based in WA), plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: 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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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1588860

Updated: 2025-01-24 02:50:01.413 UTC

Location: Princeton-NJ

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