Associate Director

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Position Summary

We are currently searching for a candidate who can drive project management, strategic planning, and excellence within the WW Medical Cardiovascular & Immunology (WWM CV&I) organization. In addition, the candidate will drive the execution of the Early Asset/Indication Medical Strategy team (AIMS). Early AIMS drives the medical strategy and execution for a specific asset and/or disease area (indication), ensuring its deliverables address critical unmet needs of patients and healthcare systems worldwide.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join our team. The AD MPM will work with the WWM CV&I Lead(s) to manage AIMS operational excellence. The AD MPM plays an important role in organizing, managing, and communicating the core deliverables aligned to the Early AIMS goals and objectives for specific assets/indications in scope. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for handling complex multi-indication projects, where they will need to prioritize tasks effectively. The candidate must excel in balancing competing priorities and deadlines, ensuring that all projects move forward smoothly and are completed on time, to plan and within budget. This person plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient operations, strategic alignment, and effective knowledge exchange within the Medical team. Additionally, the role requires providing comprehensive support and project management for the organization, driving key projects to successful completion.

The successful candidate will be a demonstrated leader with the breadth of professional experience and the drive to work with both internal and external partners to define and implement effective project management solutions.

Key Responsibilities

AIMS – multi-indications.

• Lead planning and execution of the Early AIMS team operations, including effective meeting management, project management, and budget oversight for the TA area of responsibility.

• Supervise and support working groups (where applicable) with deliverables and other requirements, to ensure they remain on track, meet deadlines, stay under budget and develop as planned.

• Develops detailed project timelines ensuring cross-functional and third-party input is captured and projects are delivered on time and on budget.

• Navigate the intricate dynamics of multiple assets and indications, ensuring projects are completed successfully and on time.

• Oversees projects, ensuring compliance, alignment with the organization's strategic goals, and consistency across various initiatives.

• Ensure organized and up-to-date records for easy access and retrieval. Store and maintain SharePoint (SP) sites and other relevant documentation.

Other Regular Activities:

• S&O and LT support (LT meetings, QBR, WWM Exchange/ Interchange, budget reduction scenario plans).

• Support Department initiatives: Medical planning, Newsletter, Lunch and Learn, Dept meetings, Offsites.

• Partner with finance PM including budget, forecasting, performance against targets, facilitate key budget discussions in partnership with the MPL. 

• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including Development Teams, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Commercial and Medical team members, to influence strategic alignment on key Medical objectives.

• Distribution List Management (adding / removing members, setting permissions)

• Vendor Management, new vendor setup and onboarding on Ariba. Create and manage project briefs for external consultant engagement.

• Coordination with the Congress Management team and EMCoE.

• Adapt to flexible working conditions and support remote and in-office activities. Address ad hoc requests as they arise, ensuring prompt and effective resolutions.

• Perform other regular activities to support team operations and objectives.

The ideal candidate will embody BMS’s cultural pillars:

• Accountability: Demonstrates ownership and drives results with urgency.

• Execution Excellence: Transforms strategy into action, delivering ambitious goals with precision.

• Diverse Thinking: Leverages global perspectives to create innovative, patient-focused solutions.

• Outcomes Mindset: Demonstrates a relentless focus on achieving impactful and measurable results for patients and the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical sciences or relevant discipline, advanced degrees preferred (MSc, PharmD, MBA)

• Experience Requirements: 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical research, development, medical affairs or commercialization. A solid foundation in science is indispensable.

• Highly organized and motivated individual with the ability to work independently/effectively with cross functional teams.

• This position requires a solid understanding of Medical Affairs organization

• Experience in project/program management of complex projects involving cross-functional, multi-site, international teams.

• Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact directly and productively with team members and management and to manage and prioritize multiple competing priorities is also required.

• Ability to engage in complex scientific discussions to develop /summarize clear follow-up/action plans and execute.

• Strong experience with building relationships, leading strategic initiatives and programs, and collaborating across divisions with people of diverse business backgrounds and cultures.

• Comfort with ambiguity, driving change and innovation across the team.

• Travel: <10% travel

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