Director, Program Management – Neuroscience

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Serve as a strategic partner and thought partner to the Global Program Lead (GPL), Global Program Team (GPT), and core team .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $193,980 - $263,258 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drug development program management, including risk management, integrated development strategy execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Possesses strong leadership abilities and a proven track record in delivering complex programs with high visibility in the life sciences sector.

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Drug Development Program ManagementRisk ManagementPMP CertificationGlobal Regulatory SubmissionsMatrix Leadership

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Hard Skills

Integrated Development StrategyTarget Product ProfileLifecycle ManagementProgram Management MethodologiesStakeholder Management

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencing SkillsCross-Functional ThinkingChange Agent

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsGovernance Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesDrug DevelopmentGlobal Regulatory SubmissionsTherapy AreasResearch Phases

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic partner and thought partner to the Global Program Lead (GPL), Global Program Team (GPT), and core team
Shape and deliver the Target Product Profile (TPP) and Integrated Development Strategy (IDP) for assigned early- and/or late-development assets and indications
Execute the IDP in partnership with sub-teams and their leadership
Lead matrixed Program Management team members
Create and maintain integrated cross-functional timelines in approved systems
Develop scenario plans to manage risk, evaluate alternative development strategies, and identify acceleration or cost-saving opportunities
Lead risk management activities at the GPT and ensure timely escalation of high-probability, high-impact risks
Deliver risk mitigation strategies and the overall risk management plan
Monitor direct budgets and resource health for assigned assets and indications
Advocate for resources required to deliver the IDP under governance approval
Participate as a Program Management subject-matter expert in leadership discussions and governance stage gates
Support annual objectives, budget planning, and annual and long-term portfolio processes
Potentially serve as a matrix manager or direct line manager for Program Management resources
Support DD PM Portfolio Leads with asset or portfolio content
Foster cross-functional thinking and drive program strategy and optimal portfolio decisions
Act as a change agent and representative of the DD PM department vision and ways of working
Potentially serve as a trusted deputy to the GPL

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (MS/MBA or Ph.D. desirable) in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or another relevant discipline
PMP certification is desirable
12+ years of industry experience
At least 10 years of direct experience in drug development program/project management
Experience in various therapy areas is ideal
Experience in nearly all phases of research and drug development
Experience with global regulatory submissions, including IND/CTA through NDA/BLA/MAA/JNDA/NDA China
Experience with lifecycle management
Proven success delivering complex programs with high enterprise visibility
Strong matrix leadership abilities
Strong executive presence and ability to present, influence, and gain alignment at senior governance and executive leadership levels
Ability to manage interdependencies within therapeutic areas, disease areas, functions, and geographies
Expertise in program management methodologies and tools, especially planning and control, risk management, and stakeholder management
Ability to resolve critical technical/business problems and shape long-term development strategy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays annually
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays for eligible non-exempt, RayzeBio, and Puerto Rico employees
Paid sick leave
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities
Workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support for people with disabilities