Bristol Myers Squibb

Director, Portfolio & Strategic Operations- Immunology and Cardiovascular (ICV) Therapeutic Area (TA), Clinical Development

Princeton - NJ - US Full time

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Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Operations

Manages ICV TA Clinical Development Head LT meetings. Helps develop yearly objectives and priorities for ICV Clinical Development organization, translate objectives into actionable functional plans, track progress, ensure ongoing risk mitigation and contingency planning for each objective​. Plans workshops, manages team effectiveness, incorporates LT commitments into operations rhythm. Supports development of TA strategy and other strategic initiatives. Oversee TA Clinical Development inputs for formulation of the DD annual corporate goals and objectives​.

Develops engagement plans and manages ICV Clinical Development Head interactions and engagements (in partnership with stakeholders as needed) (e.g., Town Halls, Team Touch Points).

Manage ICV TA Clinical Development strategic business operations. Drives quarterly budget projections for the ICV TA Clinical Development including resource requirements, escalation of business risks, and tracking of progress against goals.  Tracks resourcing requirements and occupancy strategy in partnership with Human Resources. Leads preparation of Congresses and Business reviews.

Develops ICV TA Clinical Development leadership messaging (e.g., leadership change management messaging, reinforcement of communications cascade from Enterprise and Drug Development LT).

Coordinates with key stakeholders from Clinical Development, Development and Commercial to develop ICV TA Clinical Development priorities; and engages with BMS leadership team and board of directors as applicable​.

Supports special initiatives in ICV TA and DD.  Key contributor to Chief of Staff community of practice and other P&SO capability development initiatives. ​

Supports ICV TA Clinical Development Head in the creation and evolution of clinical strategy (e.g., evolution of Clinical Development Plans and Disease Area strategy). Coordinates ICV TA Clinical Development organization’s work and operations with Clinical Center of Excellence (CCoE).

Portfolio Operations

Supports ICV TA Clinical Development Head in strategy execution and portfolio management (e.g., assess portfolio status, risks, systemic challenges to portfolio strategy execution), in collaboration with PI&R on fit-for-purpose portfolio insights and analytics to enable informed decisions​. 

Partners with PI&R to ensure prioritization of topics related to ICV TA Clinical Development at governance forums and coordinate with PI&R on successful implementation of governance forum agenda triaging. ​ Drives early and late Drug Development portfolio prioritization and management processes (e.g., alignment on prioritization criteria, with resource management. & long-term financial planning), in partnership with PI&R, Commercial, BI&T. Partners with Commercial Portfolio Strategy to facilitate annual portfolio prioritization​.

In collaboration with key stakeholders, supports ICV TA Head in strategy execution and portfolio management; collaborates with PI&R on fit-for-purpose portfolio insights and analytics that enable informed decisions​ for ICV TA.


Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Life Sciences or Business Management, and/or advanced degree in related discipline preferred (e.g., PhD, MS, MBA)

10-15 years of experience with the Pharmaceutical industry

Experience with Clinical Development across multiple therapeutic areas and/or development stages

Business operations experience and familiarity with divisional management preferred

Experience as Chief of Staff is a plus

Demonstrated strength in partnering with business leaders to assess critical needs and performance, developing and effectively managing plans and initiatives, and delivering business outcomes

Comfort in agile work environment and capable of bringing structure to vaguely defined problems while using creative yet pragmatic problem-solving approaches

Proactive, organized, and promoter of diversity and inclusivity

Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; strong change & stakeholder management skills

Ability to build relationships and influence, and drive organizational engagement across functions and sites

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Excellent influencing and negotiating experience and capabilities in a matrix environment

Excellent project management and execution skills and is able to manage multiple projects and prioritize as needed.  Ability to plan and conduct projects within a multi-disciplinary environment.
 

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Compensation Overview:

Princeton - NJ - US: $224,610 - $272,178

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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On-site Protocol

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