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Position Summary:

As Associate Director, Strategic Projects (m/f/d) you will play a crucial role in driving the success and growth of our organization. You will be part of the Strategy & Operations Team and report directly into the Head of Strategy & Operations Germany. The core of this role encompasses the lead of Management Team - endorsed, strategic projects/ programmes for BMS Germany. You will closely collaborate with various teams, including business units, enabling functions, medical & access to ensure the successful execution and sustainable implementation of strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead of BMS Germany strategic/ transformation/ priority projects/ programmes

• Setup and reinforcement of project/ programme governance
• Lead of cross-functional teams to effectively execute strategic projects
• Definition of KPIs to monitor project progress and success; performance monitoring and reporting
• Sustainable embedment of projects/ programmes to ensure long-term success and continuous improvement; includes change mgmt.
• Risk management & quality assurance for project deliverables; initiation of corrective measures if required
• Budget & resource management

Project and initiative portfolio management & steering

• Create and maintain transparency on BMS Germany´s portfolio of strategic projects & initiatives
• Enable project & initiative portfolio prioritization

Central hub for project management excellence and continuous evolution

• Manage central project management excellence hub and resources
• Systematically enhance project management capabilities and ways of working within the organization, e.g. via sharing best practices, tools & templates
• Serve as sparring partner for teams on project management excellence standards

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master degree or equivalent higher education
• At least 5 years of experience related to advanced project management and project portfolio management; Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects and programs
• Multi year work experience within the pharmaceutical industry or broader Health Care environment; in-depth understanding of pharma commercial and competitive environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Persuasiveness at Executive Stakeholder level
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset
• Proficiency in project management tools and software

Success metrics:

• Successful delivery of strategic/ transformation projects/ programs within defined timelines and budgets
• Achievement of project/ program objectives and goals
• Positive feedback from stakeholders on program performance and impact
• Improvement in key metrics, such as business impact, customer satisfaction, revenue growth, or cost savings

Your role as Associate Director, Strategic Project (m/f/d) will be instrumental in driving BMS’ growth, development, and achievement of strategic objectives. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization and contribute to our overall success.

For more information about our people, benefits and working environment at Bristol Myers Squibb please refer to https://careers.bms.com/de-en/

Based on your function, department or individual position, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your Manager the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time, over a two-week period, with the flexibility to choose the days that align with your collaboration needs.

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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.

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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

BMS has a diverse 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.

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