Senior Program Manager, SOE Portfolio Strategy and Management

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Position Summary

The Senior Program Manager, SOE Portfolio Strategy and Management, reports to the SOE Portfolio Strategy and Management Lead and is based either in Princeton NJ or Madison NJ.

This role is responsible for providing program and project planning for assigned assets for Global Risk Management (GRM) Strategy Product Leads and other teams across Safety Evidence and Sciences (SES), as applicable.

The Senior Program Manager will bring together a collaborative team with a forward-thinking mind-set to support the planning and execution for developing, implementing, and operating worldwide risk management activities across the lifecycle for assigned assets. The candidate must be able to independently navigate and synthesize complex scientific and risk management operational discussions and translate key takeaways into actionable plans with urgency in order to drive and execute on-time submissions and launches of assigned BMS. The Senior Program Manager will lean on prior experience and actively listen to cross-functional subject matter experts to develop comprehensive project plans and supporting materials that will enable teams to efficiently reach project milestones. The candidate must advise teams on key program/project risks and the need for requisite governance approvals for project deliverables.

The Senior Program Manager will take accountability of ensuring project success across-functions and hold team members accountable to deliver on the agreed upon program and business objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide day-to-day program management support for assigned pre-and post-approval BMS asset to support the development of core strategies, submissions to Health Authorities and implementation of risk minimization measures worldwide while meeting business goals with a strategic and cross-functional mindset throughout the product's lifecycle and ensuring key deliverables are met.

• Provide efficient coordination of sub-team activities, deliverables and support to the GRM Strategy Product Leads and other teams in Safety Evidence and Sciences, as appropriate, in driving cross-functional alignment within sub-teams by structuring sub-team meetings and discussions.

• Provide effective management of sub-team meetings including scheduling, agendas, minutes, action item follow-up based on RAIDS tracking.

• Partners with GRM Strategy Product Leads or other stakeholders in SES to frontload preparation of key messages and deliverables to navigate the governance process effectively and appropriate use of each forum/committee/team or council.

• Develop program/project plans and drive aligned execution for functional components in partnership with the GRM Strategy Product Leads and other stakeholders in SES or Worldwide Patient Safety (WWPS) as appropriate.

• Drive development of (and participates in) creation of sub-team plans and deliverables to inform asset risk management strategy, and to translate asset risk management strategy into execution by the GRM Strategy Product Leads and associated functions.

• Serves as a strategic partner for the GRM Strategy Product Leads on risk minimization strategies from phase 3 to end of product lifecycle by analyzing and synthesizing complex risk minimization scenarios and proposing directional consideration for the GRM Strategy team alignment; maintain awareness of upcoming deliverables as a part of the asset development lifecycle and overall product's lifecycle to ensure GRM Strategy Team preparedness.

• Proactively identify challenges or potential issues for execution, both within GRM and partnering with asset PM cross-functionally, managing, communicating, or escalating asset level risks as appropriate

• Ensures accurate and timely tracking and reporting of GRM Team's deliverables and identification, communication and management of GRM Team risks

• Develop comprehensive timelines of different detailed views to ensure oversight of tracking and reporting of team deliverable timelines

• Maintains operational awareness of the GRM Strategy Team deliverables across assigned assets and therapeutic area and upcoming needs by the asset team

• Ensures appropriate document management practices and cleanliness upkeep of document repository for key program information

• Actively participates in the advancement of Program Management and asset development at BMS and proactively seek learnings from other teams and share best practices

• Supports in the development of standardized templates for utilization other asset Program Managers in PSM and identify reliable source of information collectively for robust and accurate insight of information

• Actively champions the BMS drug development process for assigned GRM Teams and seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness

• Establish and maintains reporting cadence of key program deliverables for various audiences across the organization and upon request

• Actively listens to lead program management activities while demonstrating strong project management skills through proactive management of individual project responsibilities and workload to ensure objectives, milestones, and timelines are met efficiently and effectively.

• Must be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities to achieve goals and targets.

• Assist with ad hoc projects and additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• BS/BA required, advanced degree in healthcare science, public health, or applicable fields, a plus

• 5-7 years in a cross-functional project / program management experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 3 years of previous experience in Pharmaceutical Industry (Risk Minimization Operations, EU-RMPs, Medical Communications, Regulatory, or Safety/Pharmacovigilance or relevant disciplines)

• Risk Management Plan, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) and Operational preparation experience, are highly desired

• EU-Risk Management Plan knowledge and experience, highly desired

• Experience in late-stage drug development, including being a part of a launch team

• Experience with both global, regional, and local teams in the pharmaceutical industry

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Demonstrated ability working in and leading cross-functional teams, work independently and drive decisions that involve multiple constituencies and constraints

• Ability to turn planning data into meaningful visuals to drive strategic discussions

• Have advanced skills in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, MS Project Management

• High-quality and well-developed communication skills - both written and oral

• Strategic thinking and problem solving

• Excellent active-listening, analytical skills, and interpersonal communication skills

• Thorough understanding of Risk Management regulations for EU and FDA (GVP Module V: Risk Management Systems and REMS)

• Acute attention to detail and capability of working in a fast-pace environment with urgency and high-quality

• Adaptive, resilient, and nimble character, yet firm and sturdy in conviction and ethics

• Flexible, team member with positive attitude, ability to prioritize projects and balance competing priorities.

• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively in a matrixed organization structure requiring effective influencing skills to achieve team objectives

• Flexible, adaptable, and hands-on approach necessary

• Minimal travel required

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1586962

Updated: 2024-11-08 05:10:33.936 UTC

Location: Madison-NJ

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