Associate Director, Portfolio Insights and Decision Partner

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Overview

Within Product Development (PD), Asset Leadership and Portfolio Sciences (ALPS) is responsible for delivering the portfolio of PD assets by aligning strategies, enabling decisions, and working together. One of the key goals of ALPS is to drive the development and execution of integrated CMC strategies to enable the BMS portfolio.

The Early Asset and Portfolio Integration team within ALPS brings together project planning and execution, portfolio management, business analytics, and strategic insights with the vision of simplifying how Product Development runs the business.

The Portfolio Insights and Decision Partner will partner with CMC Leaders, Asset Integration Leads, Therapeutic Area teams, and stakeholders across Product Development, PDS, and R&D to transform portfolio data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate the PD-SCOPE 5 Governance, a senior level PDS governance committee supporting the pre-launch development portfolio. Collaborate across the ALPS organization, and cross-functional partners, to build the agenda, report decisions and drive enterprise alignment.
• Optimize PD-SCOPE governance performance through collaboration with teams and partners, guiding presentation content, story-telling, decision-making frameworks, data and scenario/options assessment. Monitor aggregate portfolio performance for eNPV and value creation derived from strategic investment decisions.
• Synthesize complex portfolio data, trends, risks, opportunities, and strategic scenarios into executive-level insights and recommendations. Exploring diverse data, modality evolution, clinical recruitment data and trending information to inform PDS investment decisions in the pre-launch pipeline.
• Develop presentations, visualizations, dashboards, and reports that communicate portfolio performance, strategy, and key business decisions to executive level leadership.
• Leverage AI to optimize and simplify access to contextualized information. Drive continuous improvement in portfolio reporting and communication practices to enhance transparency and decision quality.
• Collaborate with Asset Integration Leads, CMC Leaders, Development Teams, and analytics organizations to align portfolio data priorities and analysis goals.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners across the enterprise to understand business needs and proactively identify opportunities to improve portfolio visibility and decision support.
• Engage with strategic therapeutic area teams represented within the BMS portfolio and apply knowledge to identify trends and opportunities in the CMC development space.
• Manage portfolio data and systems using SharePoint, PowerApps, and related portfolio management platforms.

Experience / Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master's degree with 10-12 years of relevant experience or a PhD with 8-10 years of relevant scientific and technical experience.
• Experience working in portfolio management, business analytics, strategic planning, or related functions within the biopharmaceutical industry preferred. Familiarity with end-to-end CMC drug development.
• Preferred proficiency in: SharePoint, React.js, Power BI, Microsoft PowerApps, Microsoft Office Suite, Python, R, SQL, Domino, Data visualization and analytics tools

Leadership & Professional Skills

• An energetic, empathetic, and thoughtful professional who gets things done.
• Highly motivated self-starter who works effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Expert in storytelling with data.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish results and meet deadlines and commitments.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with a focus on fact-based decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and navigate competing viewpoints.
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership presence and confidence when engaging with senior stakeholders and governance bodies.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview

New Brunswick - NJ - US: $162,860 - $197,348

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. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit

Benefit Offerings Are Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of The Applicable Plans In Effect At The Time And May Require Enrollment. Our Benefits Include:

• 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 Include

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• 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

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees 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.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS Has An Occupancy Structure That Determines Where An Employee Is Required To Conduct Their Work. This Structure Includes Site-essential, Site-by-design, Field-based And Remote-by-design Jobs. The Occupancy Type That You Are Assigned Is Determined By The Nature And Responsibilities Of Your Role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People With Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to View email address on us.fitly.work. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information:

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at ***email_hidden***. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.

R1604514 : Associate Director, Portfolio Insights and Decision Partner

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate the PD-SCOPE 5 Governance, a senior level PDS governance committee supporting the pre-launch development portfolio. Collaborate across the ALPS organization, and cross-functional partners, to build the agenda, report decisions and drive enterprise alignment.
• Optimize PD-SCOPE governance performance through collaboration with teams and partners, guiding presentation content, story-telling, decision-making frameworks, data and scenario/options assessment. Monitor aggregate portfolio performance for eNPV and value creation derived from strategic investment decisions.
• Synthesize complex portfolio data, trends, risks, opportunities, and strategic scenarios into executive-level insights and recommendations. Exploring diverse data, modality evolution, clinical recruitment data and trending information to inform PDS investment decisions in the pre-launch pipeline.
• Develop presentations, visualizations, dashboards, and reports that communicate portfolio performance, strategy, and key business decisions to executive level leadership.
• Leverage AI to optimize and simplify access to contextualized information. Drive continuous improvement in portfolio reporting and communication practices to enhance transparency and decision quality.
• Collaborate with Asset Integration Leads, CMC Leaders, Development Teams, and analytics organizations to align portfolio data priorities and analysis goals.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners across the enterprise to understand business needs and proactively identify opportunities to improve portfolio visibility and decision support.
• Engage with strategic therapeutic area teams represented within the BMS portfolio and apply knowledge to identify trends and opportunities in the CMC development space.
• Manage portfolio data and systems using SharePoint, PowerApps, and related portfolio management platforms.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree with 10-12 years of relevant experience or a PhD with 8-10 years of relevant scientific and technical experience.
• Experience working in portfolio management, business analytics, strategic planning, or related functions within the biopharmaceutical industry preferred. Familiarity with end-to-end CMC drug development.
• Preferred proficiency in: SharePoint, React.js, Power BI, Microsoft PowerApps, Microsoft Office Suite, Python, R, SQL, Domino, Data visualization and analytics tools

Leadership & Professional Skills

• An energetic, empathetic, and thoughtful professional who gets things done.
• Highly motivated self-starter who works effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Expert in storytelling with data.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish results and meet deadlines and commitments.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with a focus on fact-based decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and navigate competing viewpoints.
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership presence and confidence when engaging with senior stakeholders and governance bodies.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Benefit Offerings Are Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of The Applicable Plans In Effect At The Time And May Require Enrollment. Our Benefits Include:

• 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 Include

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• 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

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees 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.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

Supporting People With Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to View email address on us.fitly.work. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information:

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at ***email_hidden***. Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.

R1604514 : Associate Director, Portfolio Insights and Decision Partner