Job Description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

The Portfolio Operations and Reporting role is part of the CMO office, reporting to the Executive Director, GDD Operations to provide operational and planning support to the GDD Leadership Team. 

Core responsibilities of this role include, managing the Portfolio Development Leadership Team (PDLT), a core portfolio governance body responsible for approval of Ph 1 and 2 life cycle management studies.  Additionally, this role will continue to partner effectively across GDD functions, RDSP, BIA and Corporate Affairs to collate, shape & disseminate significant portfolio developments both internally and externally.

This role will partner closely with several enterprise business partners (Finance, HR, IT, Corporate Affairs, others) and it is critical that the candidate effectively collaborate with and engage a matrixed team of global professionals.

Core responsibilities of this role are:

• Leads facilitation of Portfolio Development Leadership Team (PDLT), a core portfolio governance body responsible for approval of Ph 1 and 2 life cycle management studies
• PDLT management accountabilities include
  • Develops agendas aligned with key business topics, and engages with development teams to ensure successful delivery of these presentations
  • Effective preparation to ensure the appropriate strategic dialogue and decision making occurs on the right portfolio topics in a timely manner
  • Work with development teams and project managers for effective PDLT preparation, pre-read materials and meeting dialog to facilitate robust decision-making
  • Develops and maintains metrics related to meeting effectiveness, and communicates these
  • Document and communicate implications of meeting outcomes liaising with enterprise stakeholders
  • Evaluate PDLT effectiveness and opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Partners with Project Management and Enterprise Governance on agenda planning and communication
  • Represents PDLT on stakeholder training/feedback regarding portfolio governance forums
• Leading pipeline information and reporting (e.g., earnings releases, 10Q/10K, etc.), Board of Directors updates
• Leading reporting of significant R&D pipeline events bi-weekly for board updates, quarterly for financial disclosure (e.g., earnings releases, 10Q/10K, etc.) for Board of Directors meetings and investor briefings
• Supporting development of corporate-level pipeline goals (included in the annual enterprise bonus plan).  Engages with enterprise stakeholders (BIA, R&ED, HR, Finance) to ensure visibility to progress and risks in achievement of pipeline goals
• Participating in GDD-wide initiatives (e.g., definition of GDD yearly objectives), bringing a holistic portfolio view
• Partnering with enterprise business partners, representing the GDD point-of-view to plan and implement key internal and external engagement opportunities – inclusive of supporting Investor events, Global Leadership Team meetings, GDD senior leader interactions etc.

Requirements:

• Advanced scientific degree or MBA preferred
• 10 years of professional experience in the life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry; prior experience in management consulting and investment banking a plus
• Business operations experience and familiarity with divisional management preferred
• Demonstrated strength in partnering with business leaders to assess critical needs and performance, developing and effectively managing plans and initiatives, and delivering business outcomes
• Comfort in agile work environment and capable of bringing structure to vaguely defined problems while using creative yet pragmatic problem-solving approaches
• Proactive, organized, and promoter of diversity and inclusivity
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; strong change & stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence, and drive organizational engagement across functions and sites

About BMS R&D

Bristol-Myers Squibb R&D is a science-driven, passionate organization determined to discover, develop and deliver medicines that have the potential to transform the lives of patients and establish new standards of care in areas of high unmet need. Patients’ needs and scientific discovery are our driving force.  

We have a history of scientific excellence. We dramatically changed outcomes in HIV; we helped discover a cure for HCV; and we developed a novel medicine with proven benefit for atrial fibrillation. We also pioneered targeting the immune system in cancer research, breaking new ground in the science of immuno-oncology.

Today, we are transforming the way certain cancers are treated and focusing our research efforts on areas of high unmet need in cardiovascular disease, immunoscience and fibrosis. Our goal is to leave an enduring positive impact on society by making a meaningful difference in the lives of even more patients.

Our people are our greatest asset. Our R&D organization is made up of industry-leading researchers and drug developers who have a passion for science, a curiosity for discovery and a commitment to translating these advances into medicines that make a difference for patients. Our teams are part of a unique global ecosystem that is set up to be agile, interactive and conducive to translating a nascent idea into a powerful treatment. 

We follow the science. Our pipeline of promising molecules and medicines is deliberately built through a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach. We are deepening our understanding of disease biology and uncovering biomarker insights to help predict how patients will respond to treatment with the ultimate goal of making precision medicine a reality for more patients.

We believe partnership and collaboration are essential. Academic research centers, laboratories, clinicians, clinical trials organizations, government, advocates and industry – all of these organizations contribute to a vibrant healthcare ecosystem that is critical to continued scientific advancement. From the global research networks we’ve created to our creative approach to business development, we complement internal innovation with external innovation – identifying new scientific hypotheses to better understand how to translate research findings into improved patient outcomes. 

We believe digital health and data connectivity is transforming our industry. Over the past few years, there has been an explosion of available electronic medical records, genomics and claims data. This, combined with our own data, biomedical and health informatics partnerships, and new analytical tools, is changing how we interact with payers, suppliers and patients. By leveraging the collective power of data & analytics, we are accelerating the pipeline, enhancing the speed of clinical trials, demonstrating the value of our medicines and helping to inform clinical decisions.

We are constantly anticipating what’s coming next, navigating and discovering new technologies, enabling our understanding of new ways to use them and applying them to advance drug discovery, development and delivery to patients as quickly as possible. 

Our mission is clear: to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines to patients with serious diseases.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. 

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation.  Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment.  This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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