Position SummaryThe Executive Associate, Drug Development Strategy provides administrative and operational support to the VP, Drug Development Strategy as well as some support to the ED, Portfolio Implementation & Reporting. This role requires a highly proactive, self-directed individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
The EA serves as a trusted partner to the DD Strategy leadership and team, optimizing time, ensuring preparedness, and enabling effective execution across a complex and evolving agenda. A high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality is essential.
Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Support & Prioritization
- Proactively manage complex, rapidly evolving calendars; anticipate conflicts and optimize time against key priorities
- Make real-time scheduling decisions with minimal guidance, exercising strong judgment
- Coordinate travel (domestic and international) and manage expense reporting
Meeting & Operational Execution
- Plan and execute meetings, including logistics, scheduling, and material preparation
- Ensure leadership preparedness through proactive development of agendas, pre-reads, and supporting materials
- Track follow-ups and help drive execution where appropriate
Administrative & Business Support
- Serve as a resource for Workday, IT requests, and expense/budget-related inquiries
- Maintain proficiency in internal systems (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams)
Prioritization & Decision-Making
- Anticipate needs and identify issues early; take independent action or escalate with context and solutions
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-change environment
Stakeholder Engagement & Team Collaboration
- Partner effectively across a matrixed organization, engaging stakeholders at all levels
- Communicate clearly and proactively, providing concise updates and recommendations
- Collaborate closely with the administrative community to ensure alignment and coverage
Team & Culture
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative environment within DD S&I as well as with other administrative assistants and partners across organizational levels and functions
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support broader team needs
Required Qualifications- Experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and take initiative
- Strong judgment and decision-making capability, particularly under time pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
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Compensation Overview:Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $74,630 - $90,434Princeton - NJ - US: $74,630 - $90,434
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.
