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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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At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, Cell Therapy Cross Functional Capabilities (Senior Project Manager) is responsible for planning and delivery of Cell Therapy operations projects, programs, and/or business system releases as assigned.  The Senior Project Manager will work with cross-functional business units including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commerical and IT to develop project charters, define and secure resources, support the budgeting process, build detailed project schedules, and manage and mitigate risks and issues. 

The Senior Project Manager contributes to the success of the PPM team by applying a structured project management approach to complex projects that optimizes planning and delivery of the portfolio of projects, as well as contributes to maturing project management processes, tools, and methodologies to support execution of the portfolio of projects and enhancements to enable CTDO (Cell Therapy Development & Operations) late stage clinical and commercial operations.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within business and IT to support Cell Therapy
• Author project charters including definition of high-level timelines and budget needs by consulting with project team, SMEs, and other stakeholders as necessary
• Define, secure, and communicate resource plan
• Define and manage detailed project schedule including routine communication of progress, risks, and issues
• Understand interdependencies between business and technology delivery schedules as well as operational needs
• Manage risks and issues, including leading creation of mitigation plan and/or escalation as required
• Manage project change control for changes in scope and timeline
• Lead routine project team meetings
• Collaborate with change management resources as assigned to develop stakeholder engagement and communication plan; develop and deliver stakeholder communications as required
• Work creatively and analytically to solve problems demonstrating teamwork and innovation
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, presentations, and risk assessments
• Lead process improvements within the PPM team applying lessons learned, best practices, and innovations to mature project management processes, tools, and methodologies
• Represent CTDO PPM to vendors, maintain appropriate vendor relationships, and manage vendor contracting process as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Information Systems, Business, Engineering or similar area.
• Manager Level: 3+ years of project management experience in supply chain or manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical industry preferred).  
• Senior Manager Level: 6+ years of project management experience in supply chain or manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of and competency in project management processes, including planning, resource planning and allocation, risk and issue management
• Experience successfully leading large projects or programs, with impacts to multiple business units and systems
• High level of experience successfully leading large projects that have multiple system and functional impacts
• Experience in a range of project management methodologies (Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall, SDLC)
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to work and drive issues to resolution independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
• Demonstrates high degree of executive presence with ability to deliver executive level presentations, challenge assumptions and drive decision making
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project management certification or designation desired
• Knowledge of applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project or similar project management software, etc.
• Support diverse and inclusive work environment
• Ability to travel 20%

The starting compensation for this job based in Washington state for the Manager level is a range from $97,000 - $121,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). 

The starting compensation for this job based in Washington state for the Senior Manager level is a range from $127,000 - $159,000, 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. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Career Site. 

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. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. 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, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick 
time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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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