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Position Summary

The KarXT R&D team is looking for a Director Project Manager (PM) to lead indication focused Sub-GPTs of the KarXT Global Product Team (GPT).

In this role, the candidate is a key strategic partner to the KarXT Global Program Leader (GPL), associated leadership, and cross-functional subject matter experts. In addition to direct project management responsibilities of assigned projects, the Director, PM will work closely with leaders from R&D and Commercial to ensure integrated program plans are aligned across portfolio and disease area strategy ambitions.

The Director PM is accountable for the cross-functional planning and execution of one or more teams including definition of the operational strategy, management of timelines, budget, risk assessment and mitigation.

The Director PM works to ensure that cross-functional teams operate effectively, fostering positive team dynamics and championing BMS's operating model.

Duties/Responsibilities

• General expectations of a Drug Development Project Manager (PM) at BMS:

• The PM partners closely with the Global Program Lead (GPL) and the Senior Project Manager (GPM) to lead sub-GPTs of the Global Program Team (GPT) and drive the development of integrated, efficient, and cross-functional program execution plans.

• 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 will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to advance BMS's portfolio of development programs in the most efficient and effective way. The PM provides an independent voice to shape the overall project strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio value.

• Director, PM (Late Development)

• At the director level, the Project Manager (PM) is accountable for one or more Sub-GPTs of the GPT of moderate to high complexity in the late development space and is highly autonomous in their day-to-day work. In addition, the PM may provide oversight or mentoring to other PMs.

• Accountable for creating and maintaining a cross-function integrated 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 team membership.

• Change Agent for continuous improvement and transformational initiatives within PM function.

• Executive level presentation skills and polished written and oral communication ability.

• Proven leader with an ability to manage multiple complex cross-functional teams and processes in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and decision-making ability, including ability to synthesize complex and diverse inputs to a problem, and recommend solutions/preferred options.

• A high level of problem-solving capability and ability to balance competing priorities and quickly and objectively drive the team towards a path which maximizes value.

• 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.

• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills to operate and motivate a team in a matrix environment at all levels in the organization without authority.

• Demonstrated experience using standard program management tools and software including integrated development plans, timelines, risk management, and budget development and monitoring.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports into Senior Director, Project Management (also known as the PM Group Lead)

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline. In addition, PMP certification is preferred. BS/MS degrees in a scientific discipline in combination with 15+ years of drug development experience will be considered.

• Late Development experience is required.

• The ideal candidate will have significant experience in biotech/pharmaceutical/health care industry, including at least 3-5 years in project/portfolio management or leadership of cross-functional matrix teams managing late development R&D GPTs and associated sub-teams.

• They will need to have experience with operational study start-up into Registrational/Phase 3 trials with a deep understanding of the necessary steps required for NDA/BLA submissions in the US, EU and Japan.

• Demonstrated competency in 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 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 teams and manages preparation of high-quality documents and presentations for review at governance committees.

• Ensures appropriate team 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.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $182,000-257,000 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 BMS Career Site.

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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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1586631

Updated: 2024-11-18 03:50:19.923 UTC

Location: Princeton-NJ

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