Position SummaryWe are searching for a highly motivated Program Manager to support Translational Medicine Leaders in the Immunology, Cardiovascular and Neurology (ICN) Disease Team to enable the effective & efficient execution of our translational development plans. The Translational Program Manager, as part of the Translational Development team in Research, would manage multiple complex high-profile late phase portfolio assets and facilitate broad, integrated biomarker plans to enable the delivery of our translational medicine portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate with the ICN Translational Medicine Lead to design and execute comprehensive program timelines, integrating scientific and operational expertise to deliver translational biomarker strategies. Oversee key activities, including data delivery, contracting, data transfers, regulatory submissions, and internal/external collaborations
- Provide strong collaboration, coordination, and communication skills to support cross-functional interactions and prioritization of activities outside of TM such as assay development, outsourcing, vendor management, biospecimen, data management, biostatistics, and operations teams to align with ICN and strategic stakeholder priorities
- Establish, manage, and maintain cross-functional relationships in coordination with BMS biomarker leads, supporting teams, and relevant stakeholders/technical experts. This includes conducting meetings, organizing agendas, preparing meeting minutes, and following up on action items. Meetings may include translational sub-teams, vendor meetings, other internal meetings with translational focus or components
- Proactively manage project risks with a robust understanding of scientific and operational challenges, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Escalate significant
issues to the Translational Medicine Lead and senior management, as needed - Establish and maintain a book of work for relevant assets, creating visibility and maintaining transparency into translational activities to key stakeholders that contribute to the overall translational plan for a defined portfolio of assets using effective visualization tools (e.g., Smartsheet, PowerPoint, Office Timeline)
- Oversee the end-to-end ICN budgeted contracts, ensuring alignment with scientific and operational goals. Coordinate with vendor management, alliance management, finance, and global procurement to streamline contract execution and delivery, global procurement and outsourcing management as appropriate to drive from initial draft contract through issuing of purchase orders
- Support the preparation of biomarker study reports and related documentation. Coordinate reviews with biomarker leads and appropriate stakeholders of documents which may
support the final clinical study report in relevant SharePoint sites and/or repositories (Verity) - Coordinate review with biomarker lead and appropriate stakeholders of documents from vendors (e.g., contracts, contract amendments, reports, data transfer agreements) and storage of appropriate final documents in relevant SharePoint sites and/or repositories
- Facilitate publication planning and ensure data delivery for internal/external presentations, publications and conferences, ensuring alignment with strategic timelines
- Support transition of programs internally from early-stage translational team, as needed per program
- Support continuous evolution and measurement of processes and tools to drive efficiency and enhance business value across Translational Development. Proactively seek opportunities to leverage and streamline processes and tools to drive improved engagement and program management support. Develop and implement agile, creative solutions to solve business challenges within the line organization, across the company, and in partnership with external collaborators
Qualifications & Experience:- B.S., M.S. in a scientific discipline; PMP or equivalent project management experience is desirable
- 5+ years pharmaceutical, or related, industry experience in a variety of operational/scientific roles in a highly matrixed environment (level of role dependent on experience)
- 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
- 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 with unique 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
- Experience with vendor management
- Experience with various project management tools (i.e., Smartsheet, SharePoint, Office Timeline)
- Shapes strategic approaches to scientific delivery, utilizing sophisticated negotiation and scenario planning
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Compensation Overview:Cambridge Crossing: $180,430 - $218,638 Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $156,890 - $190,117Princeton - NJ - US: $156,890 - $190,117 San Diego - CA - US: $167,560 - $203,044
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
- 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.
