Associate Director, Translational Program Manager (Early Development & Cell Therapy)

Position Summary Supporting Translational Research Leaders in a Thematic Research Center (TRC) to enable the effective and efficient execution of our translational development plans. The Translational Program Manager, as part of the Translational Development team in Research, supports the development and management of integrated program timelines for biomarker activities within clinical studies from Phase 1 through Proof of Concept and/or for cell therapy studies through commercialization. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage the integrated program timeline of translational activities to support the execution of the translational plan for a defined portfolio of assets, including facilitation of assay development/validation, clinical contracting, data transfer, and internal and external collaborations. Provide strong collaboration, coordination, and communication skills to support cross‑functional interactions and prioritization of activities across the Translational Research team, other translational teams, assay teams, outsourcing representatives, vendors, biospecimen leads, data management, biostatistics, operations leads, and specialty testing labs. Establish, manage, and maintain cross‑functional relationships with BMS biomarker leads, supporting teams, and relevant stakeholders/technical experts, conducting meetings, organizing agendas, preparing minutes, and following up on action items. Identify, track, and monitor project risks, confirming mitigation and contingency plans, and escalating risks and deficiencies as required. Ensure timely delivery of project goals across various technologies (genomics, flow cytometry, LC/MS, ligand binding assays, IHC and pathology), overseeing end‑to‑end processes from initiation through data delivery, analysis, and report documentation. Maintain a book of work for relevant assets, creating visibility and transparency into translational activities for stakeholders using visualization tools such as Smartsheet, PowerPoint, or Office Timeline. Monitor contractual progress for assay development/validation—partnering with vendor management, alliance management, finance, global procurement, and outsourcing to drive from initial draft to purchase order issuance. Coordinate review of vendor documents (contracts, amendments, validation plans, reports, data transfer agreements) with biomarker leads and stakeholders, storing final documents in SharePoint or other repositories. Facilitate publication planning and ensure data delivery for internal and external presentations and publications. Provide strategic operational leadership, including oversight of translational budgets and alliances, partner with Translational leadership to establish effective working methods, and lead governance forums for timely, high‑quality decision‑making. Inform senior leadership of key activities, creating periodic dashboards or visualizations summarizing project status, risks, required actions, and associated timelines. Support transition of programs or assays internally from collaborations or due diligence, and/or to late‑stage translational teams. Drive continuous evolution and measurement of processes and tools to enhance business value across TRCs and Translational Development, proactively seeking opportunities to streamline processes and deliver agile, creative solutions. Qualifications & Experience B.S., M.S. (or Ph.D.) in a scientific discipline; PMP or equivalent experience desirable. 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in operational or scientific roles, with at least 5 years as a team leader in a highly matrixed environment. Demonstrated ability to shape strategic approaches to scientific delivery, using negotiation and scenario planning. Experience managing multiple projects with a sense of urgency, building structure from ambiguity, and helping teams develop priorities. IED to design and lead complex global projects with virtual teams, driving successful outcomes without direct management responsibilities. Proficient in contract and fiscal management of project activities; experience developing business cases for option‑based decisions. Strong listener, skilled at managing complex internal and external relationships through constructive conflict management; governance oversight experience desirable. Negotiated enterprise‑level perspective across BMS. Experience implementing agile, creative solutions using both direct and indirect resources to solve business challenges. Effective communicator, capable of influencing and interacting at all levels, including senior scientific, operational, or external thought leaders. Compensation Overview Cambridge Crossing: $180,430 - $218,638 Madison – Giralda – NJ – US: $156,890 - $190,117 Princeton – NJ – US: $156,890 - $190,117 San Diego – CA – US: $167,560 - $203,044 Seattle – WA: $162,990 - $197,503 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. Final individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Benefits Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. Work‑Life Benefits Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) and 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, or Rayzebio). Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, and Rayzebio Exempt, Non‑Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Additional time off may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. Equal Employment Opportunity Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr