Director, Program Management, Neuroscience
Bristol Myers Squibb
6 days ago
Remote friendly (Lawrence, NJ)
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 associated product indications. Responsible for rigorous execution of the IDP individually or with assigned Program Management team members.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Serve as Program Management SME and strategic thought partner to the GPL/GPT; establish a high-performing team environment.
- Execute IDP per asset indication; partner with sub-teams and leadership to align to TPP/IDP and accountabilities.
- Lead matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines (including scenario plans managing risk, evaluating alternative strategies, and acceleration/cost-savings opportunities).
- Lead risk management at GPT; ensure timely escalation of high probability x high impact risks and deliver the risk management plan with mitigation strategies.
- Monitor high-level budget/resource health for assigned assets/indications; advocate for resources needed to deliver the IDP per governance approval.
- Deliver as a 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; support DD PM Portfolio Leads.
- Foster cross-functional thinking to shape program strategy and portfolio decisions; lead as a change agent.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; MS/MBA or PhD desirable in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or related fields. PMP desirable.
- 12+ years industry experience, including 10+ years in drug development program/project management; experience across therapy areas.
- Demonstrated experience across research/drug development phases, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA, NDA China) and lifecycle management.
- Proven success delivering complex programs with strong matrix leadership and enterprise visibility.
- Executive presence; ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior levels.
- Ability to manage interdependencies across therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies.
- Expertise in PM methodologies/tools: planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, and soft skills.
- Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term enterprise-significant development strategy.
- May require direct line management and/or serve as 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 associated product indications. Responsible for rigorous execution of the IDP individually or with assigned Program Management team members.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Serve as Program Management SME and strategic thought partner to the GPL/GPT; establish a high-performing team environment.
- Execute IDP per asset indication; partner with sub-teams and leadership to align to TPP/IDP and accountabilities.
- Lead matrixed PM team members to create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines (including scenario plans managing risk, evaluating alternative strategies, and acceleration/cost-savings opportunities).
- Lead risk management at GPT; ensure timely escalation of high probability x high impact risks and deliver the risk management plan with mitigation strategies.
- Monitor high-level budget/resource health for assigned assets/indications; advocate for resources needed to deliver the IDP per governance approval.
- Deliver as a 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; support DD PM Portfolio Leads.
- Foster cross-functional thinking to shape program strategy and portfolio decisions; lead as a change agent.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; MS/MBA or PhD desirable in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or related fields. PMP desirable.
- 12+ years industry experience, including 10+ years in drug development program/project management; experience across therapy areas.
- Demonstrated experience across research/drug development phases, including global regulatory submissions (IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA, NDA China) and lifecycle management.
- Proven success delivering complex programs with strong matrix leadership and enterprise visibility.
- Executive presence; ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior levels.
- Ability to manage interdependencies across therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies.
- Expertise in PM methodologies/tools: planning and control, risk management, stakeholder management, and soft skills.
- Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term enterprise-significant development strategy.
- May require direct line management and/or serve as trusted deputy to the GPL.