Director, Program Management – Precision Medicine, Companion Diagnostics

Role Overview

• Manage the implementation of Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic development projects of high complexity to support global Development Teams, above-asset teams, or industry initiatives.
• May supervise Program Managers, contract, or other temporary staff in a direct reporting relationship.
• Responsible for managing the Precision Medicine project team and deliverables, working effectively with cross-functional representatives including scientific, clinical, regulatory, legal, finance.
• Responsible for developing and coordinating resource planning across functions to assure that adequate resources are being applied to the project.
• Develop and maintain timelines for Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic development activities, assure alignment with global Development Team timelines as applicable, update timeline on an ongoing basis to allow transparency to the organization.
• Prepare and track project budgets, manage project financials including accruals and payables, work with Procurement and the Precision Medicine Technical Lead to develop contracts for development partners, service providers, and research collaborators.
• Identify project risks with the project team, drive for resolution of project issues.
• Prepare regular progress reports and ad hoc reports to facilitate seamless communication and transparency of project status throughout the organization.
• Establish a close partnering relationship with the Development Team Project Leader and Development Team Project Manager, as applicable for the project.
• Establish a close working relationship with external development partners, service providers, and research collaborators to monitor the execution of Precision Medicine projects.
• Ensure that Development Team strategy recommendations requiring endorsement by governance committees incorporate Precision Medicine advice, and thoroughly coordinate governance committee planning with the Development Team.
• Lead the establishment and harmonization of Precision Medicine and Translational Medicine related processes, identify needs for process improvements and propose solutions.
• Lead complex, cross-functional change management initiatives having a high business impact and priority.
• Represent Precision Medicine on special project teams, and as member or presenter at internal committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 12+ years of pharma (preferred Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic) or Diagnostic Medical Device experience with 7 years Project Management experience or equivalent, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 10+ years of pharma(preferred Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic) or Diagnostic medical device experience with 5 years Project Management experience or equivalent, or Ph.D with 6+ years of pharma (preferred Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic) or Diagnostic medical device experience with 3 years Project Management experience or equivalent.
• PMP certification desirable.
• Project management experience specifically in drug development or Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic or medical devices, outcomes oriented and results driven.
• Works with a high level of independence exhibiting a highly strategic mindset for all assignments and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a cross-cultural awareness.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicts and negotiations, and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Ability to manage external partner relationships, influence performance, and establish and maintain alignment of objectives.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation, and planning skills.
• Ability to influence project team decisions, respectfully challenge decisions and recommendations, and anticipate conflict or resistance.
• Holds self and others accountable for commitments in a productive and assertive, positive manner.
• Strong understanding of the project financial budgeting and expenditures process, and contracts development process.
• Effectively utilize project management tools and information technology systems such as Microsoft Office, Project, Excel, Visio, Spotfire, etc.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• 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: T he 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.