Senior Manager, Project Manager, Franchise Strategy – Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Partner with the Medical Lead and team to identify, plan, mitigate risks, and deliver portfolio priorities and workstreams .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $122,910 - $148,938 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and strategic planning within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on drug development and commercialization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and facilitate effective communication across diverse stakeholders.

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Project ManagementDrug DevelopmentBudget ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Initiative Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementDrug DevelopmentCommercializationBudget ManagementMetrics AnalysisMatrix ManagementHealthcare KnowledgeClinical Trial Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

SharePoint

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ResearchTherapeutic-Area PortfolioMedical PlansHealth EconomicsOutcomes Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Medical Lead and team to identify, plan, mitigate risks, and deliver portfolio priorities and workstreams
Facilitate development, execution, and strategic reviews of Medical Plans
Align Medical Plans with therapeutic-area portfolio objectives
Support multidisciplinary groups in meeting medical plan objectives and milestones
Oversee Asset Indication Medical Team meetings, including agendas, content, presenters, materials, minutes, action items, decisions, and next steps
Organize, manage, and communicate the portfolio of projects aligned with Asset Indication Medical goals and objectives
Monitor and track key projects to ensure successful completion
Maintain SharePoint documentation and ensure appropriate cross-functional representation in decision-making
Support strategy and operations and leadership-team meetings, quarterly business reviews, and budget reduction scenario plans
Maintain Medical Plans, manage cross-functional dependencies, and provide transparency to medical leads and senior leaders
Facilitate project plans and progress reports for team leads, senior management, and stakeholders
Track performance, provide updates, identify risks and barriers, and help resolve issues
Partner with Finance and Medical leads on annual budgets, monthly projections, accruals, variance analysis, trade-offs, and future-year planning
Partner with Congress Management, EMCoE, and Corporate Giving
Provide project-management expertise for cross-functional strategic initiatives, including tasks, resources, timelines, and objectives
Develop and implement processes to improve Operations function efficiency
Build relationships with Development Teams, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Commercial, and Medical team members
Ensure Medical Team representation in decision-making and facilitate knowledge exchange
Manage distribution lists
Capture and disseminate key communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical research, development, or commercialization
Science background strongly recommended
Solid understanding of drug development and commercialization
Project management foundation and relevant experience in matrix management, budget management, metrics and leadership communication
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to interact directly and productively with team members and management
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities
Ability to lead and engage in complex scientific discussions
Ability to develop and summarize clear follow-up/action plans and execute
Strong experience building relationships, leading strategic initiatives and programs, and collaborating across divisions with people with a range of business backgrounds and cultural experiences
Highly organized and motivated; able to work independently/effectively with cross-functional matrixed teams
Comfort with ambiguity, driving change and innovation across a matrix
Experience with drug development, commercialization, healthcare, or clinical trial management is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays
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
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities