Director, Project Manager, Global Medical Oncology, Solid Tumor & Thoracic

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Position Summary

We are seeking a leader in project management, strategic planning and operational excellence to partner with cross functional disease area leadership and stakeholders driving the execution of the integrated Global Medical Plan for Solid Tumor/Thoracic teams across all key assets within the portfolio. The role also acts as the Project management leader for key Medical Affairs Alliance activities with key external partners facilitating governance and decision making and driving an integrated plan across the 2 organizations.

 

The role reports to the Senior Director, Strategy and Operations, Solid Tumors and will be a key leader in the overall S&O organization. He/she will facilitate the AIMS (Asset/Indication Medical Strategy team) and ensure alignment with matrix stakeholders in Medical, Commercial, R&D and Global markets. The PM leader will bring a good balance of strategic and operational skill sets translating portfolio strategy into actionable plans, timelines and deliverables. The individual will have oversight and accountability on all budget activities and will partner with the disease area leadership for prioritization and tradeoffs across their assigned portfolio. The role will also advise the Head of Strat and Ops for integrated planning and tradeoffs across the Onc/Hem portfolio. The individual will be expected to lead end-to-end execution of complex, multi-indication initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned to objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Medical Product Lead (MPL) and Disease Area teams to translate AIMS strategy into integrated portfolio plans, including milestones, deliverables, and dependencies and ensure aligned portfolio execution

• Lead AIMS operational planning and execution for the assigned therapeutic area, including meeting management, project tracking, and coordination of deliverables

• Oversee development of detailed project plans and timelines, ensuring cross-functional and external inputs are integrated, ensuring accountability and delivery of key milestones

• Act as a central connector across Medical, Clinical Development, HEOR, Commercial, and external partners

• Drive prioritization across assets and indications, balancing competing timelines, resources, and business needs

• Drive consistency in ways of working across disease teams and projects; provide ongoing visibility into portfolio progress, risks, and resource considerations

• Lead project management for alliance and joint medical teams, ensuring alignment on shared priorities, integrated plans, and coordinated execution across partner organizations

• Drive preparation, coordination, and follow-up for joint governance forums (e.g., JSCs, alliance operating reviews), including development of decision-ready materials, tracking of actions, and ensuring alignment on key outcomes and next steps

• Support strategic planning activities, including scenario planning and prioritization exercises

• Provide project leadership and coordination across key Medical activities, including:

  • Congress planning and tracking (in partnership with Congress Management and EMCoE)

  • Integrated Communication Planning (ICP/CIP) in alignment with Medical Communications

  • Symposia and sponsorship activities, including tracking and coordination

  • Vendor management, including onboarding, project scoping, and external engagement oversight

• Partner with Finance to support budget planning, forecasting, and performance tracking, including facilitating key discussions with MPL

• Ensure alignment and coordination across internal systems and platforms (e.g., engagement tools, tracking systems); Maintain accurate and accessible project documentation, records, and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)

• Help elevate project management capabilities and best practices across the organization

The ideal candidate will embody BMS’s cultural pillars:

• Accountability: Demonstrates ownership and drives results with urgency.

• Execution Excellence: Transforms strategy into action, delivering ambitious goals with precision.

• Diverse Thinking: Leverages global perspectives to create innovative, patient-focused solutions.

• Outcomes Mindset: Demonstrates a relentless focus on achieving impactful and measurable results for patients and the business.

• Patient-Centricity: Ensures that every decision and strategy is grounded in improving outcomes for patients.

  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical sciences or relevant discipline, advanced degrees preferred (MSc, PharmD, MBA)

• Experience Requirements: 10+years of experience in pharmaceutical research, development, medical affairs or commercialization with a focus on cross functional project management and/or strategy/operations

• Oncology/Hematology experience strongly preferred, a solid understanding of drug development and Medical Affairs organization

• Experience in project/program management of complex projects involving cross-functional, multi-site, international teams.

• Highly organized and motivated individual with the ability to work independently/effectively with cross functional teams.

• Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact directly and productively with team members and management, manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities is also required.

• Model strong leadership behaviors, including structured thinking, proactive problem-solving, and clear communication

• Ability to engage in complex scientific discussions to develop /summarize clear follow-up/action plans and execute.

• Strong experience with building relationships, leading strategic initiatives and programs, and collaborating across divisions with people of diverse business backgrounds and cultures.

• Influence without authority to drive alignment, accountability, and execution discipline

• Comfort with ambiguity, driving change and innovation across the team.

• Travel: <10% travel

 

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Princeton - NJ - US: $190,060 - $230,308

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 in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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