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. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and 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: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . RayzeBio is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Launched in late 2020 and recently acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as a wholly owned subsidiary, the company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio will operate as a standalone entity within the BMS organization, maintaining its biotech culture with the opportunity to leverage the best-in-class oncology capabilities of BMS. **Summary:** The Associate Director of Program Management will be accountable for the cross-functional planning and execution of one or more development programs. This role will work with a cross-functional team to define and drive the execution of the development strategy with urgency, manage timelines, identify and manage risk. The ideal candidate will bring clinical-stage program management expertise, deep understanding of drug development and regulatory processes, and the ability to assess and drive deployment of tools and best practices to ensure successful product development. The role will report to the Executive Director, Program Team Leader. **Job Responsibilities:** Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. + Create and drive timelines to keep program(s) on schedule. Prepare program timelines identifying all significant activities, dependencies, resources, and milestones. Conduct continual review and analysis of critical path activities and communicate any perceived risks for budget or timeline in a timely manner. + Challenge assumptions, timelines and expenses at the program level; pressure test plans; and create alternative scenarios, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts of strategic decisions. + Manage team meetings including developing agendas and documenting decisions and action items. + Proactively identify risks and ensure mitigation plans are implemented. + Maintain effective communication across the program team through oral and written correspondence. + As a program management subject matter expert, understand best practices, identify gaps and challenges, implement efficiencies and improved ways of working within the organization. **Education and Experience:** + Advanced degree (Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or other relevant disciplines. In addition, PMP certification is desirable. BS/MS degrees in a scientific discipline in combination with 8+ years of drug development experience. + The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical/health care industry; experience in program management or leadership of cross-functional matrix teams is a plus. + Experience with commonly used program management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet. **Skills and Qualifications:** + Successful track record in managing clinical development teams and successfully advancing development candidates to global regulatory submissions (e.g. INDs/NDAs). + Ability to execute diverse and novel strategies in a matrix environment; experience managing and influencing complex issues and a variety of key stakeholders. + Demonstrated skill in driving execution and focusing on deliverables. + Strong organizational skills, persistent attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage timelines and priorities. + Ability to manage complex situations and adapt to changing business needs. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with individual program leads/teams and scientific leadership. **Physical Demands:** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. **Work** **Environment:** The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. \#RayzeBio 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 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. **On-site Protocol** 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: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments 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 cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. **Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb **Req Number:** R1589711 **Updated:** 2025-05-10 02:41:00.089 UTC **Location:** San Diego-CA Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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