Associate Director, Medical Project Manager

Job Description

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. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Position Summary We are currently searching for a candidate who can drive project management, strategic planning, and excellence in the execution of the International Medical Operations supporting and reporting to the Head of Strategy and Operations who drives the medical strategy and execution across the three international regions: EU, APAC and Intercon, ensuring its deliverables address critical unmet needs of patients and healthcare systems worldwide. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join our team. The AD MPM will work with the Head of Strategy & Operations, International to manage operational excellence. The AD MPM plays an important role in organizing, managing, and communicating the core deliverables aligned to the International Medical goals and objectives. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for handling complex international projects/ meetings, where they will need to prioritize tasks effectively. The candidate must excel in balancing competing priorities and deadlines, ensuring that all projects move forward smoothly and are completed on time, to plan and within budget. This person plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient operations within the organization. Additionally, the role requires providing comprehensive support and project management for the organization, driving key projects to successful completion. The successful candidate will be a demonstrated leader with the breadth of professional experience and the drive to work with both internal and external partners to define and implement effective project management solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead planning and execution of the International Medical team operations, including effective meeting management, project management, and budget oversight responsibility. Support the Start & Ops Head to ensure medical team members are fully represented in the decision-making process with the right context and knowledge. Support working groups with deliverables and other requirements. Prioritize tasks and projects effectively, balancing the diverse needs and deadlines of multiple regions and indications within the scope of International Markets Navigate the intricate dynamics of multiple countries, ensuring projects are completed successfully and on time. Develops detailed project timelines and oversee working groups ensuring cross-functional and third-party input is captured and projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget. Ensure organized and up-to-date records for easy access and retrieval. Store and maintain relevant documentation on SharePoint (SP), and Teams sites, etc. Other Regular Activities: S&O and LT support (LT meetings, QBR, WWM Exchange/ Interchange, budget reduction scenario plans). Act with flexibility to support the International Medical as needed in working as a team with the other S&Os to assist where needed Support Department initiatives: Country visits, Forums, Dept meetings, Offsites. Partner with finance PM including budget, forecasting, performance against targets, facilitate key budget discussions in partnership with the S&O. Build relationships with key stakeholders, including Medical Country Heads, Commercial and MAx team members, to influence strategic alignment on key medical objectives. Distribution List Management (adding / removing members, setting permissions) Vendor Management, new vendor setup and onboarding on Ariba. Create and manage project briefs for external consultant engagement. Adapt to flexible working conditions and support remote and in-office activities. Address ad hoc requests as they arise, ensuring prompt and effective resolutions. Perform other regular activities to support team operations and objectives. The ideal candidate will embody BMS s cultural pillars: Accountability: Demonstrates ownership and drives results with urgency. Execution Excellence: Transforms strategy into action, delivering ambitious goals with precision. Diverse Thinking: Leverages global perspectives to create innovative, patient-focused solutions. Outcomes Mindset: Demonstrates a relentless focus on achieving impactful and measurable results for patients and the business. Patient-Centricity: Ensures that every decision and strategy is grounded in improving outcomes for patients. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor s degree in Life Sciences, Physical sciences or relevant discipline, advanced degrees preferred (MSc, PharmD, MBA) Experience Requirements: 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical research, development, medical affairs or commercialization. A solid foundation in science is indispensable. Highly organized and motivated individual with the ability to work independently/effectively with cross functional teams. This position requires a solid understanding of Medical Affairs organization Experience in project/program management of complex projects involving cross-functional, multi-site, international teams. Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact directly and productively with team members and management and to manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities is also required. Ability to engage in complex scientific discussions to develop /summarize clear follow-up/action plans and execute. Strong experience with building relationships, leading strategic initiatives and programs, and collaborating across divisions with people of diverse business backgrounds and cultures. Comfort with ambiguity, driving change and innovation across the team. Travel: 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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. BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: