Launch Manager

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Coordinate cross-functional activities to support manufacturing readiness timelines for assigned commercial and clinical launches .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $107,360 - $143,108 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, particularly in coordinating complex cross-functional launches within the pharmaceutical product lifecycle. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to ensure timely delivery and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management ExperienceCross-Functional CoordinationPharmaceutical Product Lifecycle KnowledgeSmartLaunch ProficiencyAnalytical Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementLaunch CoordinationRisk AssessmentChange ManagementTechnology Transfer

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMeeting FacilitationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

SmartLaunchOnePlan Portfolio ManagementBMS Quality System

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Training or Certification

Industry Keywords

Cell TherapyRegulated EnvironmentLifecycle TransitionsLaunch ProcessesSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate cross-functional activities to support manufacturing readiness timelines for assigned commercial and clinical launches
Develop, maintain, and track launch plans, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and action items using SmartLaunch
Plan and facilitate meetings with agendas, pre-reads, minutes, decisions, and follow-up actions
Prepare and communicate project status, updates, decisions, issues, and risks to stakeholders and leadership
Identify, assess, document, and escalate launch risks and issues; support mitigation planning
Initiate and coordinate global launch change control in the BMS quality system
Apply standard launch processes, tools, templates, and best practices across assigned launches
Support change management and adoption of new launch processes, tools, and systems
Document lessons learned and contribute to improvements for future launches
Provide backup coverage for launch activities and support onboarding and knowledge sharing within the Launch and Lifecycle Management Excellence Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field is required
2–4 years of project or program management experience, preferably supporting complex cross-functional or matrix teams
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, meeting facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects, launches, technology transfers, or lifecycle transitions
Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle and experience operating within a regulated environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to manage priorities, work independently, and take initiative
Proficiency in project management tools
Project management training or certification is preferred
Experience within Cell Therapy is preferred
Experience with OnePlan Portfolio Management and SmartLaunch is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit plans including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
U.S.-based exempt employees eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval
11 paid company holidays each year
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires, subject to manager approval
3 optional holidays for non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico
Additional time-off benefits may include paid sick leave
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available
Supportive environment valuing inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and growth opportunities