Translational Program Manager – Solid Tumor Translational Development

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Provide program management support for Translational Development teams across assigned studies, assets, and disease-area workstreams .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMadison • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,030 - $144,241 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management for Translational Development, including coordination of biomarker and clinical activities, project timelines, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and external collaborations to ensure successful project execution and operational efficiency.

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Project Management CertificationTranslational Development ExperienceCross-Functional Team CoordinationBiomarker OversightStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData ManagementRisk ManagementTimeline DevelopmentSample ManagementVendor CoordinationDeliverable TrackingBudget TrackingAssay DevelopmentClinical Development

Soft Skills

FacilitationStakeholder EngagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SharePointCollaboration ToolsVisualization ToolsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyTranslational DevelopmentClinical DevelopmentBiospecimen Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide program management support for Translational Development teams across assigned studies, assets, and disease-area workstreams
Partner with Translational Development Leads, biomarker scientists, clinical teams, laboratory teams, data and analytics teams, operations partners, and vendors to translate project objectives into actionable plans, timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions
Coordinate biomarker and translational activities, including assay testing, vendor coordination, data delivery, and documentation of key decisions and outcomes
Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated timelines for translational activities, including sample logistics, assay development and testing, data transfers, analyses, reporting milestones, and study deliverables
Facilitate cross-functional meetings by preparing agendas, tracking action items, documenting decisions, and ensuring timely completion of commitments
Coordinate biospecimen, informed-consent, data-use, and data-transfer activities required to support translational studies and collaborations
Support management of external laboratories, vendors, and CROs by tracking contracts, statements of work, deliverables, budgets, invoices, timelines, and issue resolution
Monitor project risks, dependencies, and critical-path activities; develop mitigation plans and escalate issues when appropriate
Support biomarker budget tracking, forecasting activities, contract management, and purchase-order processes
Maintain project documentation and collaborative tools, including SharePoint sites, dashboards, trackers, meeting repositories, contact lists, and reporting tools
Support publication and congress planning activities through tracking abstracts, timelines, authorship coordination, review milestones, and data-readiness requirements
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, consistency, transparency, and communication across translational project activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. in a scientific discipline
Project management certification or equivalent project management experience is desirable
5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry experience in operational, scientific, translational development, biomarker, or clinical development roles within a matrixed environment
Experience coordinating multiple projects involving cross-functional teams, external collaborators, vendors, laboratories, and operational stakeholders
Experience supporting translational, biomarker, clinical development, or research programs, including sample management, data generation, vendor oversight, and deliverable tracking
Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, priorities, risks, dependencies, and communications across multiple concurrent projects
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working with project management, collaboration, visualization, and reporting tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for growth
Supportive environment valuing inclusion, wellbeing, and flexibility
Comprehensive benefit plans
Wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays for eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees in Puerto Rico
Paid sick leave, depending on eligibility
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
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support for people with disabilities