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Position Summary
The Precision Medicine Program Manager works directly with the Precision Medicine teams to lead internal and external Biomarker Strategy and Companion Diagnostic development activities for multiple therapeutic areas including Solid Tumor, Hematology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Fibrosis, as well as Digital solutions. The team integrates scientific and business insights from multiple stakeholder functions to deliver innovative diagnostic strategies and solutions that will make precision medicine a reality for the patients and health care providers we serve.
The Precision Medicine Program Manager (Companion Diagnostics, CDx) is accountable, with the Precision Medicine Lead to support BMS therapeutic product Development Teams (DT) to successfully shape and execute the various translational and diagnostic strategies, projects, and lifecycle plans.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may vary based on project and stages of development (early, late, and lifecycle)
Manage the implementation of Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic development projects of high complexity to support global Development Teams, above-asset teams, or industry initiatives
May supervise Program Managers, contract, or other temporary staff in a direct reporting relationship
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/Companion Diagnostic development activities, assure alignment with global Development Team 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 Development Team Project Leader and Development Team 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 Development Team strategy recommendations requiring endorsement by governance committees incorporate Precision Medicine advice, and thoroughly coordinate governance committee planning with the Development Team
Lead the establishment and harmonization of Precision Medicine and Translational Medicine related processes, identify needs for process improvements and propose solutions
Lead complex, cross-functional change management initiatives having a high business impact and priority
Represent Precision Medicine on special project teams, and as member or presenter at internal committees
Qualification & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 12+ years of pharma (preferred Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic) or Diagnostic Medical Device experience with 7 years Project Management experience or equivalent, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 10+ years of pharma(preferred Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic) or Diagnostic medical device experience with 5 years Project Management experience or equivalent, or Ph.D with 6+ years of pharma (preferred Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic) or Diagnostic medical device experience with 3 years Project Management experience or equivalent
PMP certification desirable
Project management experience specifically in drug development or Precision Medicine/Companion Diagnostic or medical devices, outcomes oriented and results driven
Works with a high level of independence exhibiting a highly strategic mindset for all assignments and responsibilities
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a cross-cultural awareness
Ability to effectively manage conflicts and negotiations, and influence outcomes without direct authority
Ability to manage external partner relationships, influence performance, and establish and maintain alignment of objectives
Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation, and planning skills
Ability to influence project team decisions, respectfully challenge decisions and recommendations, and anticipate conflict or resistance
Holds self and others accountable for commitments in a productive and assertive, positive manner
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.
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Compensation Overview:
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 in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
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On-site Protocol
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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.
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R1599719 : Director, Program Management Precision Medicine (Companion Diagnostics, CDx)