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RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

The Associate Director of Program Management will be accountable for the cross-functional planning and execution of one or more clinical development programs. This role will work with a cross-functional team to define the clinical development strategy, manage timelines, and 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 Head of Program Management.

*This is an onsite position located in San Diego, CA

Job Responsibilities

• Create and drive timelines to keep program(s) on schedule. Prepare program timelines (Gantt chart) 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.

• Work to foster a high performing team and monitor the health and operating efficiency of the team.

• As a project management subject matter expert, understand best practices, identify gaps and challenges, implement efficiencies and improved ways of working within the organization.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS required, in combination with drug development experience at various stages (pre-IND thru NDA approval). Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) and PMP certification also preferred.

• Minimum of at least 5+ years work experience in Biotech or Pharma; prior experience in project management required.

• Experience with commonly used project 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 (INDs/CTAs)

• 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 project leads/teams and scientific leadership

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $175,000 to $205,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Employee assistance programs (EAP) and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance and supplemental health insurance. Work-life programs include 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. Other perks like tuition reimbursement.

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

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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