Director, Project Management (Late Development, Neuroscience)

$182,000 - $257,000/Yr

Bristol-Myers Squibb - Madison, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Madison, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Director Project Manager (PM) for the KarXT R&D team 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 PM is accountable for the planning and execution of projects, managing timelines, budgets, and risks, 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 Lead and Senior Project Manager to drive integrated program execution plans.
• Manage timelines, budgets, quality, and risk assessment for projects.
• Facilitate effective, science-based business decisions and generate development scenarios/options.
• Communicate transparently with team and stakeholders regarding project progress and challenges.
• Foster a high-performing team environment and monitor team health and efficiency.
• Develop and coordinate resource and budget planning across functions.
• Advise on governance expectations and prepare for key decision discussions.
• Coach project team members and PM colleagues to drive excellence and accountability.
• Act as a change agent for continuous improvement within the PM function.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or relevant discipline.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 15+ years of drug development experience, with significant experience in biotech/pharmaceutical/health care industry.
• 3-5 years in project/portfolio management or leadership of cross-functional matrix teams managing late development R&D GPTs.
• Experience with operational study start-up into Registrational/Phase 3 trials and NDA/BLA submissions in the US, EU, and Japan.
• Demonstrated competency in late phase drug development and understanding of drug development pathways.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability, with experience using standard program management tools.

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

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support programs.
• Financial well-being resources including a 401(K).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health insurance.
• Paid national holidays and optional holidays.
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation and up to two paid days to volunteer.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services including adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement and recognition programs.