Director, Cell Therapy, Medical Program Management – Strategic Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Lead a team of Program Managers supporting Global and US Cell Therapy Medical Affairs .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $190,060 - $230,308 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex cross-functional programs and strategic operations within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with a strong focus on project management, governance, and organizational transformation. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive execution across matrix organizations while managing budgets and performance indicators.

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Project ManagementStrategic OperationsCross-Functional LeadershipGovernance ProcessesOrganizational Transformation

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementPortfolio ManagementBusiness PlanningPerformance IndicatorsData AnalyticsRisk MitigationChange ManagementOperational ExcellenceCell TherapyOncology

Soft Skills

CoachingInfluencingCommunicationFacilitationTeam Development

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHealthcareMedical AffairsConsulting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Program Managers supporting Global and US Cell Therapy Medical Affairs
Drive strategic operations across the medical organization
Translate strategic priorities into coordinated plans, disciplined execution, governance, and measurable outcomes
Coach and develop Program Managers and establish expectations, development plans, and succession strategies
Build project management capability, standard practices, and operational excellence
Partner with Medical Affairs leadership on operational plans, milestones, deliverables, annual planning, goal setting, budget planning, and business reviews
Establish governance processes for prioritization, decision making, resource allocation, and execution
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and develop performance indicators and dashboards
Lead high-impact enterprise initiatives and coordinate complex cross-functional programs
Identify dependencies, risks, and opportunities and develop mitigation plans
Support organizational transformation, change management, and new operating models
Lead strategic initiatives related to portfolio strategy, congress excellence, AI adoption, data and analytics, organizational effectiveness, and business transformation
Manage organization-wide budgets, forecasting, financial tracking, resource allocation, and investment optimization
Build partnerships across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Compliance, Finance, and external stakeholders
Advise senior leaders and align stakeholders across the matrix organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, consulting, or related industries
Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional programs and enterprise initiatives
Experience managing, coaching, and developing teams
Strong business operations, planning, governance, and project management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level presentations and facilitation of cross-functional discussions
Ability to influence senior leaders, build alignment, and drive execution across matrix organizations
Cell therapy, oncology, hematology, or Medical Affairs experience preferred
Experience supporting global organizations preferred
Experience leading organizational transformation or strategic operations functions preferred
PMP certification or equivalent project management experience preferred
Experience with portfolio management, business planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees, without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires, subject to manager approval
3 optional holidays for eligible non-exempt, RayzeBio, and Puerto Rico employees
Paid sick leave, depending on eligibility
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities
Flexible work arrangements under BMS work models