Director, Project Management (Late Development, Neuroscience)

$182,000 - $257,000/Yr

Bristol-Myers Squibb - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Senior

Cambridge, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Project Management (Late Development, Neuroscience) at Bristol-Myers Squibb is responsible for leading indication-focused Sub-GPTs of the KarXT Global Product Team. This role involves strategic partnership with the Global Program Leader and cross-functional teams to ensure integrated program plans align with portfolio and disease area strategies. The Director will manage project timelines, budgets, and risk assessments while fostering effective team dynamics and championing the company's operating model.

Responsibilities

• Lead indication-focused Sub-GPTs of the KarXT Global Product Team.
• Collaborate with the Global Program Leader and Senior Project Manager to drive integrated program execution plans.
• Manage timelines, budgets, quality, and risk assessments for assigned projects.
• Facilitate effective, science-based business decisions and generate multiple development scenarios.
• Communicate transparently with team and stakeholders regarding project progress and challenges.
• Develop and maintain cross-functional integrated development plans and budgets.
• Coach project team members and PM colleagues to drive excellence and accountability.
• Monitor team health and operating efficiency, fostering a high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant discipline.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 15+ years of drug development experience, including late development experience.
• Significant experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical/health care industry, with at least 3-5 years in project/portfolio management.
• Experience with operational study start-up into Registrational/Phase 3 trials.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability, including synthesizing complex inputs to recommend solutions.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage multiple complex cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with commonly used project management tools including Microsoft Project.
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills to operate in a matrix environment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Military leave
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance