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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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 with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

Bristol-Myers Squibb is actively conducting translational medicine research to further our understanding of cancer biology and to identify which patient populations may be more likely to derive benefit from Immuno-Oncology (I-O). Bristol-Myers Squibb has long believed the future of cancer research is dependent on investments in science and partnerships. Collaboration is integrated into our organizational framework across translational medicine and R&D.

Precision Medicine:

Precision Medicine (PM) is part of the Research and Development organization in BMS and leads internal and external diagnostic development activities to support multiple disease areas of interest including hematological malignancies, inflammatory disease programs and solid tumor indications. The team will integrate scientific and business insights of multiple functions to provide innovative solutions that will make precision medicine a reality for the patients and health care providers we serve.

The Associate Director, Technical Management, reports to the Technical Management Head within the Precision Medicine organization. They are accountable, with the Precision Medicine Technical Lead to support BMS product Development Teams (DT) to successfully shape and execute the various translational and diagnostic strategies, projects, and lifecycle plans.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsibilities may vary based on project and stages of development (early, late, and lifecycle)

• Manage the implementation of Precision Medicine projects of medium to high complexity to support global DTs

• 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 activities, assure alignment with global DT 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 DT Project Leader and DT 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 DT strategy recommendations requiring endorsement by governance committees incorporate Precision Medicine advice, and thoroughly coordinate governance committee planning with the DT

• Partner with other BMS project management groups and resources to implement project management best practices which facilitate internal efficiencies and information sharing

• Lead the establishment and harmonization of Precision Medicine related processes, identify needs for process improvements, and lead change management initiatives

• Assure that BMS values are demonstrated in all aspects of individual actions and team interactions

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Master's Degree

• 10+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences

• 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience

4+ years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 7 years of pharma or medical device experience, 3 years project management experience or equivalent; PMP certification desirable.

• Strong understanding of the global drug development medical device, and/or translational development processes, with ability to lead supportive project management processes

• Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements for companion diagnostic device development and commercialization

• Strong project management skills, outcomes oriented, and results driven

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a cross-cultural awareness

• Works with a high level of independence to lead projects and teams

• Ability to effectively manage conflicts and negotiations, and influence outcomes without direct authority

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and planning skills

• 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.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse 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.

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/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1584297

Updated: 2024-09-11 04:48:52.332 UTC

Location: Princeton-NJ

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, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.