Senior Manager, Project Manager, Franchise Strategy and Operations
Bristol Myers Squibb, Madison, NJ, United States
Senior Manager, Project Manager, Franchise Strategy and Operations
Independently and proactively leads a matrixed cross‑functional medical project team within Cell Therapy Medical. This role will be a strategic and operational portfolio partner for the medical lead and team to identify, plan, manage risks, and deliver on portfolio priorities and workstreams. Examples include Asset Indication Medical meetings, medical planning, budget management, congress activities, Ad Board planning, and portfolio governance and decision‑making. The role partners across matrix functions to support One BMS prioritization and decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
In partnership with the Medical Lead, facilitate the development, execution and strategic reviews of Medical Plans to align the Medical Plan with therapeutic area portfolio objectives; support the activities of multidisciplinary groups to meet objectives and implementation milestones outlined in the Medical plan(s).
Partner with the Medical Lead in overseeing AIMs (Asset Indication Medical) team meeting organization, managing and communicating the portfolio of projects aligned with the AIMs goals and objectives. Drive efficient operations, strategic alignment, and effective knowledge exchange. Provide support, as well as monitoring and tracking other key projects to ensure their successful completion, including preparing agendas, managing content, aligning presenters/materials, minutes, tracking action items and key decisions or next steps. Maintain SharePoint documentation and ensure representation in the decision‑making process from appropriate cross‑functional partners.
S&O and LT support (LT meetings, quarterly business reviews, budget reduction scenario plans).
Maintain Medical plans, manage dependencies across functions, and provide transparency to medical leads and senior leaders. Facilitate comprehensive project plans and progress reports for team leads, senior management and other stakeholders, as needed.
Track, measure, provide performance updates and identify risk areas or barriers impeding successful execution. Work with teams, medical leadership, and/or senior management to resolve issues.
Partner with Finance and Medical leads to facilitate the budget process including trade‑off discussions and to ensure that brand budgets (including facilitation of annual budget, monthly projections, accruals, variance analysis and budget planning for the coming year) are on track.
Partner with the Congress Management team, EMCoE and Corporate Giving.
Support key cross‑functional strategic initiatives led by the Medical team by providing project management expertise for project planning including aligning on tasks, resource needs, timelines and objectives.
Identify, develop and implement new processes to facilitate continued evolution of the Operations function and improve efficiency of the medical organization.
Build relationships with key stakeholders, including Development Teams, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Commercial and Medical team members, to influence strategic alignment on key medical objectives.
Ensure Medical Team members are fully represented in the decision‑making process with knowledge exchange.
Distribution List management.
Ensure key communication points are captured and disseminated.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical research, development, or commercialization. (Science background strongly recommended). An advanced degree (e.g., MS, MBA) is a plus.
Solid understanding of drug development and commercialization.
Project management foundation and relevant experience in matrix management, budget management, metrics and leadership communication.
Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact directly and productively with team members and management and to manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities.
Ability to lead and engage in complex scientific discussions, develop and summarize clear follow‑up/action plans and execute.
Strong experience with building relationships, leading strategic initiatives and programs, and collaborating across divisions with people of diverse business backgrounds and cultures.
Highly organized and motivated individual that can work independently and effectively with cross‑functional matrixed teams.
Comfort with ambiguity, driving change and innovation across a matrix.
Experience with drug development, commercialization, healthcare or clinical trial management is a plus.
Compensation Overview
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US $122,910 - $148,938
Princeton - NJ - US $122,910 - $148,938
Starting compensation ranges 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, location, work schedule, job‑related knowledge and experience. Final individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits may vary by location. For more on benefits, 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.
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Well‑Being 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
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).
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 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.
On‑site Protocol
BMS has an 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.
Supporting People With Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation or adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations or adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo‑accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information https //careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https //careers.bms.com/fraud-protection . Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
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Independently and proactively leads a matrixed cross‑functional medical project team within Cell Therapy Medical. This role will be a strategic and operational portfolio partner for the medical lead and team to identify, plan, manage risks, and deliver on portfolio priorities and workstreams. Examples include Asset Indication Medical meetings, medical planning, budget management, congress activities, Ad Board planning, and portfolio governance and decision‑making. The role partners across matrix functions to support One BMS prioritization and decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
In partnership with the Medical Lead, facilitate the development, execution and strategic reviews of Medical Plans to align the Medical Plan with therapeutic area portfolio objectives; support the activities of multidisciplinary groups to meet objectives and implementation milestones outlined in the Medical plan(s).
Partner with the Medical Lead in overseeing AIMs (Asset Indication Medical) team meeting organization, managing and communicating the portfolio of projects aligned with the AIMs goals and objectives. Drive efficient operations, strategic alignment, and effective knowledge exchange. Provide support, as well as monitoring and tracking other key projects to ensure their successful completion, including preparing agendas, managing content, aligning presenters/materials, minutes, tracking action items and key decisions or next steps. Maintain SharePoint documentation and ensure representation in the decision‑making process from appropriate cross‑functional partners.
S&O and LT support (LT meetings, quarterly business reviews, budget reduction scenario plans).
Maintain Medical plans, manage dependencies across functions, and provide transparency to medical leads and senior leaders. Facilitate comprehensive project plans and progress reports for team leads, senior management and other stakeholders, as needed.
Track, measure, provide performance updates and identify risk areas or barriers impeding successful execution. Work with teams, medical leadership, and/or senior management to resolve issues.
Partner with Finance and Medical leads to facilitate the budget process including trade‑off discussions and to ensure that brand budgets (including facilitation of annual budget, monthly projections, accruals, variance analysis and budget planning for the coming year) are on track.
Partner with the Congress Management team, EMCoE and Corporate Giving.
Support key cross‑functional strategic initiatives led by the Medical team by providing project management expertise for project planning including aligning on tasks, resource needs, timelines and objectives.
Identify, develop and implement new processes to facilitate continued evolution of the Operations function and improve efficiency of the medical organization.
Build relationships with key stakeholders, including Development Teams, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Commercial and Medical team members, to influence strategic alignment on key medical objectives.
Ensure Medical Team members are fully represented in the decision‑making process with knowledge exchange.
Distribution List management.
Ensure key communication points are captured and disseminated.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical research, development, or commercialization. (Science background strongly recommended). An advanced degree (e.g., MS, MBA) is a plus.
Solid understanding of drug development and commercialization.
Project management foundation and relevant experience in matrix management, budget management, metrics and leadership communication.
Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact directly and productively with team members and management and to manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities.
Ability to lead and engage in complex scientific discussions, develop and summarize clear follow‑up/action plans and execute.
Strong experience with building relationships, leading strategic initiatives and programs, and collaborating across divisions with people of diverse business backgrounds and cultures.
Highly organized and motivated individual that can work independently and effectively with cross‑functional matrixed teams.
Comfort with ambiguity, driving change and innovation across a matrix.
Experience with drug development, commercialization, healthcare or clinical trial management is a plus.
Compensation Overview
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US $122,910 - $148,938
Princeton - NJ - US $122,910 - $148,938
Starting compensation ranges 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, location, work schedule, job‑related knowledge and experience. Final individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits may vary by location. For more on benefits, 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.
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Well‑Being 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
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).
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 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.
On‑site Protocol
BMS has an 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.
Supporting People With Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation or adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations or adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo‑accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information https //careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https //careers.bms.com/fraud-protection . Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
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