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Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.\nPosition Summary:\nPartners 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.\nDuties/Responsibilities\nThe PM partners closely with the Global Program Lead (GPL) and Global Project Manager (GPMT) to lead sub-teams of the Global Program Team (GPT) to drive the development of integrated, efficient, and cross-functional program execution plans. \nCoordinates 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. \nFacilitates team goal setting and tracking to ensure adherence to plan and strategy and in preparation for end of year team evaluation process. \nManages all associated GPT sub-teams and tracking integrated deliverables and preparing the GPT for governance interactions at program inflection points. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nAt 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. \nAccountable for creating and maintaining a cross-function development plan, timeline and budget for each program and ensuring progress vs. plan. \nFacilitates 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. \nProactively identifies risks and ensures mitigation plans are implemented. \nAccountable for communication to team and stakeholders in a transparent and timely manner \nWith 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. \nDevelops and coordinates resource and budget planning across functions to assure adequate resources are applied to the project and any changes are highlighted appropriately. \nAdvises on governance expectations and prepares for key decision point discussions with focus on cross-functional input and rigorous debate. \nFor projects that are being jointly developed, works closely with a key strategic alliance partner. \nCoaches project team members and PM colleagues to drive excellence, accountability, and develops talent pipeline for GPT membership. \nChange Agent for continuous improvement and transformational initiatives within PM function. \nReporting Relationship: Reports into a PM Portfolio Lead (Group Lead) or Director, Program Management\nQualifications\nAdvanced 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. \nThe 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. \nProven 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. \nExpert understanding of the end-to-end processes in drug development and product value assessment. \nLeadership skills including situational leadership, ability to lead a team of experts and influence without authority. \nDemonstrated 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. \nExperience with commonly used project management tools including but not limited to Microsoft project. \nStrong communicator able to integrate and succinctly summarize the various parts of a project and effectively tailor messages to audience including senior leaders. \nGuides GPT and manages preparation of high-quality documents and presentations for review at governance committees. \nEnsures appropriate GPT membership during the progression of the program. \nAbility to resolve complex problems and manage difficult stakeholder situations. \nAbility to lead the development of critical path analyses and scenario planning. \nExcellent Project Management Skills - drives execution while balancing speed, quality, and cost. \nExcellent written and verbal skills, (including full professional English proficiency). \nMust 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. \nWe hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials - if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.\nCompensation Overview:\nWarsaw - PL: zł471,750 - zł571,650\nThe 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 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. The final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience and in accordance with pay equity principles and applicable employment laws.\nHow We Work\nWhere you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.\nSupporting People with Disabilities\nBMS 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 careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.\nCandidate Rights\nBMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.\nFor roles based in Los Angeles County only: If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/\nData Protection\nWe will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.\nAny data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.\nIf this posting is missing required information required by local law or incorrect, contact BMS at  with the Job Title and Requisition number. 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