Senior Manager, Research Project Management
Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
Location: Brisbane
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are
usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb
is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens
every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line
to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that
transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do
it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities
uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in
diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of
competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our
employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work
and in their personal lives. Read more:
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Senior Manager, Research Project Management
The Research Project Manager (PM) partners with the research
project core team and leaders to develop the integrated project
plan and -is accountable for proactive cross-functional planning
and execution of the plan.
The research PM is responsible for of the operational strategy,
management of timelines/cost/quality, risk assessment and
mitigation, facilitation of science-based and
business/portfolio-oriented discussions, and management of
enterprise reporting and governance/stage gate transitions.
The Research PM provides an independent voice to shape the overall
project strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader
portfolio value, and is accountable for fostering development of
high performing teams, actively monitoring the health and operating
efficiency of teams and guiding teams toward entry into the early
development.
The Research PM will manage up to four research projects in
Oncology and/or Cardiovascular Disease.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Accountable for consistent development of integrated
cross-functional project timelines, risk assessment and mitigation
plans for their assigned programs and managing progress versus
plan.
Facilitates effective, science-based business decisions including
development of scenarios (base-case, buy-ups, buy-downs) as needed,
highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts (including
but not limited to timelines and budget) of strategic
decisions.
Ensures all decisions are assessed as to their risks and impacts
and ensures mitigation plans are implemented.
Accountable for communication to team and stakeholders in a
transparent and timely manner.
Acts as an integrator across the enterprise to ensure alignment and
connect best practices
Develops and coordinates resource and budget planning across
functions to assure adequate resources are applied to the project
and any changes are highlighted appropriately
Maintain and assess the effectiveness of the team operating model
within their assigned teams
Coach research teams to drive excellence and accountability,
governance expectations and preparation for key decision point
discussions with focus on cross-functional input and rigorous
debate
For projects that are being jointly developed, works closely with a
key strategic alliance partner
Change agent for continuous improvement and transformational
initiatives within R&ED, PM and RDSP
Requirements:
Advanced degree in Science or other relevant discipline.
5-10 years of experience in commercial R&D.
Experience managing and/or leading cross-functional matrix
teams.
Demonstrated competency in early phase drug development.
Experience in cardiovascular and oncology preferred but not
required.
Leadership skills including situational leadership, ability to lead
a team of experts and influence without authority, and lead
matrixed teams.
Experience with commonly used project management tools.
Strong communicator able to integrate and succinctly summarize the
various parts of a project and effectively tailor messages to
audience including senior leaders.
Ability to resolve complex problems and manage difficult
stakeholder situations.
Ability to lead the development of critical path analyses and
scenario planning.
Excellent Project Management Skills - drives execution while
balancing speed, quality, and cost.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly
line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You
could be one step away from work that will transform your life and
career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives
through science--- ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in
work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to
apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an
inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while
our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability,
inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of
our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the
field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company
deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee
well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
COVID-19 Information
To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and
communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and
workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an
approved request for a medical or religious reasonable
accommodation. -Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role
located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have
already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19
vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and
condition of employment. -This requirement is subject to state and
local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees
working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement
is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining
representatives in the U.S.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can
perform complex functions through a transparent recruitment
process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in
their roles. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to
accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in
completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment
process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com .
Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete
Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your
area.
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regulations.
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