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Position:  Director, China R&D Portfolio and Strategic Operations

Location: Shanghai, China

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular disease – one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Summary

This role provides critical support to China R&D head to: 1) drive and enable end-to-end China portfolio strategy execution for China R&D organization, with the intension to increase our agility, focus, and seamless coordination across our functional teams; 2) to provide or monitor key stakeholders’ status in China pharma ecosystem to support the strategy of pursuing and maintaining BMS China R&D with competitive advantage. This role also can lead transformative initiatives and high impact engagement events with senior leadership team through the collective support from other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Execution

• Engages functional area stakeholders to maintain the governance of China portfolio strategy execution, ex, CPRC (China Portfolio Review Committee),  China R&D portfolio review; other portfolio review meeting with global relevant stakeholders. Adaptation of governance mechanism as appropriate according to business needs.
• Track China R&D performance according to both internal company goal commitment and external industry benchmark.
• Organize China R&D key management meetings; global drug development senior leadership team visits, etc.
• Interactions with headquarter key counterparts to ensue the connectivity and alignment in drug development strategy, governance, execution, etc. Appreciates the criticalness of assurance of China participation in global development programs to enable simultaneous development.
• Manage and interact with external and internal cross function teams to build positive image of China R&D within company and in China ecosystem.
• Understands necessary commercial inputs needed to inform the end-to-end development process.

Leadership and Matrix Alignment

• Inclusively Collaborates Across the BMS Matrix with an Enterprise Mindset: Effectively collaborates with matrix functions both at China level and global level by building trust and driving toward the collective success of the program.
• Demonstrates Enterprise Mindset Problem-Solving and Decision Making: Gathers diverse perspectives assess alternate resolutions and makes thoughtful, informed Enterprise decisions.
• Holds Oneself and Others Accountable: Takes initiative to address challenges, removes barriers, holds others accountable for the collective success of the project outcomes and team collaboration.
• Demonstrates Character: Leads with integrity & the values of self-awareness & humility and seeks feedback

Key competency requirements

• In depth understanding of portfolio governance mechanism
• Understands the drug development process, from early to late stage, including lifecycle management.
• Deep knowledge of portfolio governance including monitoring methodologies, systems, regulations/compliance, budget and resource management and site facing engagements etc.
• Knowledge of the external pharma industry environment and stakeholders therein.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills and independent decision-making ability.
• Highly organized and motivated possessing excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Passionate, accountable and innovative critical thinker who balances risk/speed for maximum results;
•  Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to influence, inform or guide others.
• Results oriented with proven track record in building strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to manage the China R&D book of work.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (both in English and local language).
• Software that must be used independently and without assistance

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in innovative drug development pharma industry setting.
• At least 8-10 years solid expertise in project/portfolio management in the drug development process with in-depth know how and experience.
• Strong understanding of drug development environment in China pharma ecosystem, including regulatory, clinical operations, etc.
• Demonstrated business acumen and integrate critical observations in R&D business.
• Working knowledge of all relevant functional areas of drug development, including clinical development, regulatory, BDS, clin ops, etc., and demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively cooperate, collaborate and work across functions.
• Demonstrated ability to objectively assess complex based on limited information, make informed decisions and take action in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to effectively and seamlessly multi-task, and prioritize across multiple business needs.

Why You Should Apply

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. We have clear vision of China 2030 strategy, with strong commitment to bring global pipelines to Chinese patients simultaneously with global major markets.

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.

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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