Associate Director, Companion Diagnostics Program Management Precision Medicine

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Key Responsibilities:

In the role as Associate Director, Companion Diagnostics Program Management within Precision Medicine and Translational Science, the ideal candidate:

• Responsibilities may vary based on project and stages of development (early, late, and lifecycle)
• Manage the implementation of Biomarker Strategies and Companion Diagnostic projects to support global Development Teams
• 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 activities, assure alignment with global Development Teams 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, Business Development, and the Precision Medicine Lead to develop contracts for development partners, service providers, and research collaborators
• Identify project risks with the project team, develop mitigations and 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 DT Program Leader and Program 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 DT strategy recommendations requiring endorsement by governance committees incorporate Precision Medicine team advice, and thoroughly coordinate governance committee planning with the DT
• Partner with other BMS project management groups and resources to implement project management best practices which facilitate internal efficiencies and information sharing
• Lead the establishment and harmonization of Precision Medicine related processes, identify needs for process improvements, and lead change management initiatives
• Assure that BMS values are demonstrated in all aspects of individual actions and team interactions

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  • 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Master’s Degree
  • 10+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences
  • 8+ years of academic and / or industry experience

• 4+ years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of pharma or medical device experience, 2-3 years project management experience or equivalent; PMP certification desirable.
• Strong understanding of the global drug development, medical device, and/or translational development processes, with ability to lead supportive project management processes
• Strong project management skills, outcomes oriented, and results driven
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a cross-cultural awareness
• Works with independence to effectively lead global, cross-functional matrixed teams.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicts and negotiations, and influence outcomes without direct authority
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• 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, Teams, Project, Excel, SharePoint, Visio, Spotfire, etc
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Compensation Overview:

Cambridge Crossing: $180,430 - $218,638 
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $156,890 - $190,117


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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