Associate Director, Drug Development Project Management (Neuroscience)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
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.Position SummaryPartners with the Global Program Lead (GPL) and
Global Project Manager (GPM) to co-lead the strategic and
operational planning and decision-making process with a BMS Global
Program Team (GPT) in early and/or late development. The Associate
Director PM will provide content expertise to the timing, costs,
and resources required for development programs and be able to
successfully deliver their program(s) milestones and goals. As the
strategic partner and operational lead for development and
lifecycle management programs, the Associate Director GPM works to
ensure that cross-functional teams operate effectively, fostering
positive team dynamics and championing BMS' operating model.Key
Responsibilities
- General expectations of a Drug Development Project Manager (PM)
at BMS:
- The PM partners closely with the Global Program Lead (GPL) and
Global Project Manager (GPM) to lead sub-teams of the Global
Program Team (GPT) to drive the development of integrated,
efficient, and cross-functional program execution plans.
- Coordinates and plans the activities for the GPT, including
milestone setting, budget forecasting, resource planning, scenario
planning, and developing an integrated program plan based on
cross-functional inputs and assumptions.
- Facilitates team goal setting and tracking to ensure adherence
to plan and strategy and in preparation for end of year team
evaluation process.
- Manages all associated GPT sub-teams and tracking integrated
deliverables and preparing the GPT for governance interactions at
program inflection points.
- The PM is accountable for integrated cross-functional planning
bringing together diverse functional plans and strategies,
definition of the program operational strategy, management of
timelines, budget, quality, and risk assessment and
mitigation.
- The PM works independently to provide best in class operations
and project management expertise to drive the GPT and sub-teams
toward execution excellence. The PM provides an independent voice
to shape the overall project strategy and drive optimal decisions
for the broader portfolio value.
- Associate Director, PM (Early Development/Late Development)
- At the associate director level, the Project Manager (PM) is
accountable for one or more GPTs and associates sub-teams of
moderate complexity in the early/late development space and is
expected to be autonomous in their day-to-day work. The Project
Manager may also serve as part of a PM team supporting workstreams
of a large, highly complex late stage GPTs with oversight of a
Senior PM.
- Accountable for creating and maintaining a cross-function
development plan, timeline and budget for each program and ensuring
progress vs. plan.
- Facilitates effective, science-based business decisions
including the generation of multiple development scenarios/options
as needed, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts
(including but not limited to timelines and budget) of strategic
decisions.
- Proactively identifies risks and ensures mitigation plans are
implemented.
- Accountable for communication to team and stakeholders in a
transparent and timely manner
- With the GPL, works to foster a high performing team and
monitor the health and operating efficiency of the team as a unit.
Leads creation of team norms and operating principles with a focus
on cross-functional input and accountability.
- Develops and coordinates resource and budget planning across
functions to assure adequate resources are applied to the project
and any changes are highlighted appropriately.
- Advises on governance expectations and prepares for key
decision point discussions with focus on cross-functional input and
rigorous debate.
- For projects that are being jointly developed, works closely
with a key strategic alliance partner.
- Coaches project team members and PM colleagues to drive
excellence, accountability, and develops talent pipeline for GPT
membership.
- Change Agent for continuous improvement and transformational
initiatives within PM function.Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced degree (Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical
Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline. In
addition, PMP certification is desirable. BS/MS degrees in a
scientific discipline in combination with 8+ years of drug
development experience will be considered.
- The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in
biotech/pharmaceutical/health care industry; experience in
project/portfolio management or leadership of cross-functional
matrix teams is a plus.
- Proven track record of planning and managing complex programs
in early and/or late phase drug development with solid
understanding of disease area and drug development pathway with the
ability to facilitate and contribute to strategic discussions.
- Expert understanding of the end-to-end processes in drug
development and product value assessment.
- Leadership skills including situational leadership, ability to
lead a team of experts and influence without authority.
- Demonstrated ability to lead matrix teams, knows how to work at
the strategic level with the GPL and when to delve deeper to
resolve issues and challenges.
- Experience with commonly used project management tools
including but not limited to Microsoft project.
- Strong communicator able to integrate and succinctly summarize
the various parts of a project and effectively tailor messages to
audience including senior leaders.
- Guides GPT and manages preparation of high-quality documents
and presentations for review at governance committees.
- Ensures appropriate GPT membership during the progression of
the program.
- Ability to resolve complex problems and manage difficult
stakeholder situations.
- Ability to lead the development of critical path analyses and
scenario planning.
- Excellent Project Management Skills - drives execution while
balancing speed, quality, and cost.
- Excellent written and verbal skills, (including full
professional English proficiency).
- Must be well-organized and have strong attention to detail with
an ability to deal with competing priorities; high level of
problem-solving capability and business acumen, ability to balance
competing priorities and quickly and objectively drive the team
towards a path which maximizes value, while maintaining the
end-to-end cross-functional view. The starting compensation for
this job is a range from $169,000 - $211,000 , plus incentive cash
and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay
rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as
required skills and where the job is performed. 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 our 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. If 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 . Visit 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.If
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