Director, Program Management, Neuroscience
Bristol Myers Squibb
4 hours ago
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
United States
Operations
Position Summary
The Director, Program Management is assigned to early and/or late development stage asset(s). Serves as a strategic partner to the Global Program Lead (GPL) to shape and deliver the Target Product Profile (TPP) and Integrated Development Strategy (IDP) for assigned asset(s) and product indications, and is responsible for rigorous execution of the IDP.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Act as Program Management SME and strategic thought partner to the GPL/GPT; help establish a high-performing team environment.
- Execute the IDP per asset indication; partner with sub-teams and leadership to ensure alignment to TPP/IDP and clarity on deliverables.
- Lead matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines (including scenario plans to manage risk, evaluate alternative strategies, and identify acceleration/cost-savings opportunities).
- Lead risk management at the GPT level; ensure timely escalation of high probability x high impact risks; deliver the risk management plan and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s)/indications; advocate for resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval.
- Serve as PM SME at leadership discussions and governance stage gates.
- Support GPT annual objectives and budget planning (annual and long-term portfolio processes).
- May serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset.
- Support DD PM Portfolio Leads with required asset/portfolio content.
- Foster cross-functional thinking to shape program strategy and drive optimal portfolio decisions.
- Lead as a change agent and represent the DD PM department vision and ways of working.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree (MS/MBA or PhD) desirable in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or related discipline. PMP certification desirable.
- 12+ years industry experience; at least 10 years direct experience in drug development program/project management (various therapy areas preferred).
- Demonstrated experience across nearly all phases of research/drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/ NDA China) and lifecycle management.
- Proven success delivering complex program teams with strong matrix leadership and enterprise visibility.
- Strong executive presence; ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance/executive levels.
- Ability to manage interdependencies across therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies.
- Expertise in PM methodologies/tools (planning & control, risk management, stakeholder management, soft skills).
- Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for enterprise-significant programs.
- May require direct line management of aligned Program Management team members.
- May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL.
Benefits (explicitly listed)
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision)
- Wellbeing support programs (e.g., BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP)
- Financial wellbeing and protection (401(k), short-/long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support)
- Paid Time Off
Application Instructions (explicitly stated)
- If job information is missing/incorrect, contact TAEnablement@bms.com with the Job Title and Requisition number. Communications about application status should be directed to “Chat with Ripley.”
The Director, Program Management is assigned to early and/or late development stage asset(s). Serves as a strategic partner to the Global Program Lead (GPL) to shape and deliver the Target Product Profile (TPP) and Integrated Development Strategy (IDP) for assigned asset(s) and product indications, and is responsible for rigorous execution of the IDP.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Act as Program Management SME and strategic thought partner to the GPL/GPT; help establish a high-performing team environment.
- Execute the IDP per asset indication; partner with sub-teams and leadership to ensure alignment to TPP/IDP and clarity on deliverables.
- Lead matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines (including scenario plans to manage risk, evaluate alternative strategies, and identify acceleration/cost-savings opportunities).
- Lead risk management at the GPT level; ensure timely escalation of high probability x high impact risks; deliver the risk management plan and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s)/indications; advocate for resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval.
- Serve as PM SME at leadership discussions and governance stage gates.
- Support GPT annual objectives and budget planning (annual and long-term portfolio processes).
- May serve as a matrix manager for Program Management resources assigned to the asset.
- Support DD PM Portfolio Leads with required asset/portfolio content.
- Foster cross-functional thinking to shape program strategy and drive optimal portfolio decisions.
- Lead as a change agent and represent the DD PM department vision and ways of working.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree (MS/MBA or PhD) desirable in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or related discipline. PMP certification desirable.
- 12+ years industry experience; at least 10 years direct experience in drug development program/project management (various therapy areas preferred).
- Demonstrated experience across nearly all phases of research/drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/ NDA China) and lifecycle management.
- Proven success delivering complex program teams with strong matrix leadership and enterprise visibility.
- Strong executive presence; ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance/executive levels.
- Ability to manage interdependencies across therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies.
- Expertise in PM methodologies/tools (planning & control, risk management, stakeholder management, soft skills).
- Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy for enterprise-significant programs.
- May require direct line management of aligned Program Management team members.
- May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL.
Benefits (explicitly listed)
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision)
- Wellbeing support programs (e.g., BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP)
- Financial wellbeing and protection (401(k), short-/long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support)
- Paid Time Off
Application Instructions (explicitly stated)
- If job information is missing/incorrect, contact TAEnablement@bms.com with the Job Title and Requisition number. Communications about application status should be directed to “Chat with Ripley.”