Director, Program Management, Neuroscience
Bristol Myers Squibb
4 hours ago
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Operations
Position Summary
The Director, Program Management, is assigned to early and/or late development stage asset(s). Acts 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 indications. Responsible for rigorous execution of the IDP individually or with Program Management team members.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Serve as Program Management SME and strategic thought partner to the GPL/GPT; help establish a high-performing team environment.
- Execute IDP per asset indication; partner with sub-teams and leadership to ensure alignment to TPP/IDP and clear accountability.
- Lead matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines in approved systems, including scenario plans to manage risk, evaluate alternative strategies, and identify acceleration opportunities/cost savings.
- Lead risk management at the GPT and ensure timely escalation of high probability x high impact risks from sub-teams; deliver the risk management plan and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications; advocate for resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval.
- Serve as PM SME in leadership discussions and at governance stage gates.
- Support GPT annual objectives and budget planning, including annual and long-term portfolio processes.
- May serve as a matrix manager and/or line manage Program Management resources aligned 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.
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, including 10+ years in drug development program/project management; experience across therapy areas preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/NDA China) and lifecycle management.
- Proven success delivering complex programs with enterprise visibility; strong matrix leadership.
- Strong executive presence; ability to present, influence, and gain alignment with senior governance and leadership.
- Ability to manage interdependencies across therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies.
- Expertise in PM methodologies/tools (planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, soft skills).
- Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term enterprise-significant development strategy.
- May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL.
The Director, Program Management, is assigned to early and/or late development stage asset(s). Acts 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 indications. Responsible for rigorous execution of the IDP individually or with Program Management team members.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Serve as Program Management SME and strategic thought partner to the GPL/GPT; help establish a high-performing team environment.
- Execute IDP per asset indication; partner with sub-teams and leadership to ensure alignment to TPP/IDP and clear accountability.
- Lead matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines in approved systems, including scenario plans to manage risk, evaluate alternative strategies, and identify acceleration opportunities/cost savings.
- Lead risk management at the GPT and ensure timely escalation of high probability x high impact risks from sub-teams; deliver the risk management plan and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor direct budget and resource health for assigned asset(s) and indications; advocate for resources required to deliver the IDP per governance approval.
- Serve as PM SME in leadership discussions and at governance stage gates.
- Support GPT annual objectives and budget planning, including annual and long-term portfolio processes.
- May serve as a matrix manager and/or line manage Program Management resources aligned 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.
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, including 10+ years in drug development program/project management; experience across therapy areas preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/NDA China) and lifecycle management.
- Proven success delivering complex programs with enterprise visibility; strong matrix leadership.
- Strong executive presence; ability to present, influence, and gain alignment with senior governance and leadership.
- Ability to manage interdependencies across therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies.
- Expertise in PM methodologies/tools (planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, soft skills).
- Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term enterprise-significant development strategy.
- May serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL.