Associate Director, Program Management

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .RayzeBio is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Launched in late 2020 and recently acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as a wholly owned subsidiary, the company is focused on improving the survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio will operate as a standalone entity within the BMS organization, maintaining its biotech culture with the opportunity to leverage the best-in-class oncology capabilities of BMS.The Associate Director, Program Management will be accountable for the cross-functional planning and execution of one or more clinical development programs. This role will work with a cross-functional team to define the clinical development strategy, manage timelines, and identify and manage risk.The ideal candidate will bring clinical-stage program management expertise, a deep understanding of drug development and regulatory processes, and the ability to assess and drive the deployment of tools and best practices to ensure successful product development. The role will report to the Head of Program Management. Responsibilities: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.--- Create and drive timelines to keep program(s) on schedule. Prepare program timelines (Gantt chart) identifying all significant activities, dependencies, resources, and milestones. Conduct continual review and analysis of critical path activities and communicate any perceived risks for budget or timeline in a timely manner.--- Challenge assumptions, timelines, and expenses at the program level; pressure test plans; and create alternative scenarios, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts of strategic decisions.--- Manage team meetings, including developing agendas and documenting decisions and action items.--- Proactively identify risks and ensure mitigation plans are implemented--- Maintain effective communication across the program team through oral and written correspondence.--- Work to foster a high-performing team and monitor its health and operating efficiency.--- As a project management subject matter expert, understand best practices, identify gaps and challenges, implement efficiencies, and improve ways of working within the organization.--- 10% of travel may be required. Knowledge and Skills --- Successful track record in managing clinical development teams and successfully advancing development candidates to global regulatory submissions (INDs/CTAs)--- Ability to execute diverse and novel strategies in a matrix environment; experience managing and influencing complex issues and a variety of key stakeholders.--- Demonstrated skill in driving execution and focusing on deliverables--- Strong organizational skills, persistent attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage timelines and priorities Qualifications: --- BA/BS required, in combination with drug development experience at various stages (pre-IND through NDA approval).--- A minimum of 5+ years of Project Management work experience in Biotech or Pharma--- Experience with commonly used project management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and SmartsheetPreferred Qualifications: --- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA)--- PMP certificationIf you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science--- , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: 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. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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