Drug Development Project Manager

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.

We are currently expecting several needs for Drug Development Project Managers in the very near future. If you would like to be considered for these openings please submit your information against this evergreen requisition.

Drug Development Project Manager

The Project Manager partners with the Development Program Lead (DPL) to lead the Development Program Team (DPT) to successfully shape and execute the project and drug development strategies, as well as lifecycle plan. The Project Manager is accountable for the cross-functional execution of one or more integrated development plans including management of timelines, cost, quality, and risk mitigation. The Project Manager provides an independent voice to shape the project strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio value. This position can be assigned to any therapeutic area and work on projects at any stage of development.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Partners with the Development Program Lead (DPL) to foster a high performing team and monitor the health and operating efficiency of the team as a unit

Leads creation of team norms and operating principles with a focus on cross-functional input and accountability, and robust analysis of vetted options

Acts as an integrator within the Development Program Team (DPT) and across the enterprise to ensure alignment and connect best practices

Facilitates effective, science-based business decisions including development of scenarios as needed. Ensures all decisions are assessed as to their impacts and communicated to stakeholders in a transparent and timely manner

Highlights interdependencies and downstream impacts of strategic decisions

Proactively identifies risks and ensures mitigation plans are implemented

Develops and coordinates resource planning across functions to assure adequate resources are applied to the project

Advise on governance expectations with focus on cross-functional input and rigorous debate

Coaches project team members and others to drive excellence and accountability, and develop talent pipeline for DPT membership

Change Agent for continuous improvement and transformational initiatives

For projects that are being jointly developed, works closely with a key strategic alliance partner

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical sciences or relevant discipline, advanced degree preferred

Demonstrated drug development project management experience with 7 or more years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Breadth of drug development expertise with solid understanding of project strategy and disease content to contribute to strategic discussions

Broad range of leadership skills including situational leadership and ability to influence without authority

Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment

Strong communicator able to integrate and succinctly summarize the various parts of a project and effectively tailor messages to audience incl. senior leaders

Ability to resolve complex problems and manage difficult stakeholder situations

Ability to lead the development of critical path analyses and support scenario planning

Excellent Project Management Skills – drives execution while balancing speed, quality, and cost. PMP certification desirable

Level will be commensurate with the final candidate’s experience

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com