Director, Project Management (Late Development, Neuroscience)

$182,000 - $257,000/Yr

Bristol-Myers Squibb - Princeton, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Princeton, NJ

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 Lead and Senior Project Manager to drive integrated program execution plans.
• Manage timelines, budgets, quality, and risk assessments for projects.
• Facilitate effective, science-based business decisions and highlight interdependencies.
• Communicate transparently with team and stakeholders.
• Foster a high-performing team 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, including problem-solving capabilities.

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 and a 401(K).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health insurance.
• Paid national holidays and optional holidays.
• Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year's holiday.
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation and sick time off.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility benefits, and support for traveling mothers.
• Tuition reimbursement and recognition programs.