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**Position Summary**:
Partners with the Global Program Lead (GPL) to lead the Global Program Team (GPT) to successfully shape and execute project and drug development strategies, in early and/or late development. Accountable for the cross-functional planning and execution of one or more programs including definition of the operational strategy, management of timelines, budget, risk assessment and mitigation.

**Key Responsibilities**
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General expectations of a Drug Development Project Manager (PM) at BMS**:

- The PM partners closely with the Global Program Lead (GPL) to lead the Global Program Team (GPT)

to drive the development of integrated, efficient and cross-functional program execution plans.
- The PM serves as a counterpart to the GPL function and delegate for the GPL within the team and at governance when required.
- 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 provides an independent voice to shape the overall project strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio value.
- ** Associate Director, PM (Early Development and/or Late Development)**
- At the associate director level, the Project Manager (PM) is accountable for one or more GPTs 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 subteams/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 and accountability, and develop 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.
- Experience in Cell Therapy and/or Hematology is a plus
- Demonstrated competency 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
- 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 incl. senior leaders.
- Guides GPT and manages preparation of high-quality documents and presentations for review at governance