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Bristol Myers Squibb is an integrated global biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies in the areas of hematology/oncology, cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases through innovative small molecule, biologicals and cell therapy approaches.

BMS R&D is at a critical and exciting phase of development. As it expands and integrates its portfolio with recent and exciting new acquisitions, there is an opportunity for a science-driven, dynamic and ambitious individual to leading our ICN (Immunology, Cardiovascular and Neuroscience)

focused program management group under the Translational Development umbrella.

Translational Development at BMS

Translational Development (TD) is part of the Global Research organization in BMS and leads mid- to late-stage clinical, pharmacological, and translational research and development activities for the BMS pipeline. The Translational Development team supports the late-stage portfolio for regulatory, translational development and life cycle management. This group integrates scientific learnings from the lab and clinic as well as business insights of multiple functions and leads the development of translational strategies at the franchise level.

Summary

Reporting to the Head of Program Management and Operations, Translational Development, the incumbent will be part of the late development translational group based in Summit, NJ and will be responsible for leading a team of program and project managers supporting the late development portfolio in the Immunology, Cardiovascular and Neuroscience pipeline. The ideal candidate will manage complex and high profile portfolio assets and facilitate broad, integrated plans to enable the delivery of our Translational development portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Managing complex and high-profile portfolio of assets, with broad visibility both within BMS and the external scientific community.

• Execute processes to develop holistic Translational Development (TD) plans, manage issues and risk mitigations for the portfolio of assets. The scope includes: Biomarker delivery within clinical trials , Integrated Sciences delivery for key translational questions, Issue and risk mitigations for the portfolio of assets, Publications and presentations (internal and external), Regulatory responses and interactions

• Establish meeting agendas to drive TD portfolio and documenting outcomes, decisions and key learnings to enhance collaboration and communication

• Work closely with leaders and team to provide cross-functional TD overview

• Responsible for the continuous evolution and measurement of processes and tools to drive efficiency and enhance business value.

• Seeks opportunities to leverage and extend processes and tools to drive improved engagement and project oversight.

• Mentors others within the team and in adjacent organizations to grow and develop broader stakeholder management and program management capabilities, including other TA program managers; as well as portfolio development program managers.

• Creates visibility and maintains transparency into translational activities to key stakeholders that contributes to the overall translational plan for the asset

• Independently manages preparation and coordination of collaboration meetings/engagements as needed; facilitating cross-functional and cross-industry engagement

• Elaborates and ensures effective execution of a robust process for regular program and portfolio strategy reviews facilitated by Biomarker Operations staff; executes review processes for critical assets within his/her portfolio area in partnership with the TM Leader

• Delivers business value and ensures effective use of resources by driving prioritization activities and raising visibility of areas for opportunistic action

• Ensures appropriate compliance to contracting policies

• Creates visibility into all proposed/contracted work and ensure review of milestones to support timely payment etc.

Qualifications:

• B.S., M.S. (or Ph.D.) in a scientific discipline; PMP or equivalent experience is desirable

• 10+ years pharmaceutical industry experience in a variety of operational/scientific roles minimum 8+ years' experience as a team leader in a highly matrixed environment

• Shapes strategic approaches to scientific delivery, utilizing sophisticated negotiation and scenario planning

• Works with a sense of urgency and experience managing multiple projects, building structure from ambiguity and helping teams to develop priorities

• Experience designing and leading complex, global projects comprised of virtual team members of diverse styles, driving to successful outcomes with and without direct management responsibilities

• Drives effective contract/fiscal management of project activities; experienced with the development of business cases for options based decision-making

• Skilled listener with ability to manage complex internal - up, across, and down the hierarchy - and external relationships through constructive conflict management; experience with third party governance oversight desirable.

• Negotiates an enterprise (vs. functional) perspective across BMS

• Experienced in developing and implementing agile, creative solutions, utilizing direct and indirect resources, to solve business challenges within the line organization, across the company, and in partnership with external collaborators

• Strong communicator experienced with influencing and interacting at all levels including with senior scientific, operational or external thought leaders to drive connectivity and efficiency of collaborative research

Other Attributes

• Highly detail-oriented with excellent record keeping and organizational skills

• Must be a highly flexible, results oriented, independent self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Able to anticipate problems at project level

• Proven track record of scientific approach to complex problem solving

• Demonstrate in-depth, scientific-directed, innovative thinking

• Recognizes interrelationships of facts/factors, processes, and systems

• Recognize risk and propose contingency plans

• Independently (or using collaborations) develop scientific direction for assignments

• Recognize cross-functional issues

• Communicates within the larger organization

• Develops constructive relationships across organization to achieve the goals of the function and the business through leadership roles on cross-functional/divisional teams

• Communicates within the larger organization and external community

• Provides expert guidance to multi-disciplinary teams and senior management

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

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Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1589720

Updated: 2025-03-01 05:35:37.021 UTC

Location: Summit West-NJ

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