Executive Associate, Drug Development Strategy

Executive Associate, Drug Development Strategy

Princeton - NJ - US

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.

Position Summary

The Executive Associate, Drug Development Strategy provides administrative and operational support to the VP, Drug Development Strategy as well as some support to the ED, Portfolio Implementation & Reporting. This role requires a highly proactive, self-directed individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.

The EA serves as a trusted partner to the DD Strategy leadership and team, optimizing time, ensuring preparedness, and enabling effective execution across a complex and evolving agenda. A high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support & Prioritization
• Proactively manage complex, rapidly evolving calendars; anticipate conflicts and optimize time against key priorities
• Make real-time scheduling decisions with minimal guidance, exercising strong judgment
• Coordinate travel (domestic and international) and manage expense reporting
• Meeting & Operational Execution
• Plan and execute meetings, including logistics, scheduling, and material preparation
• Ensure leadership preparedness through proactive development of agendas, pre-reads, and supporting materials
• Track follow-ups and help drive execution where appropriate
• Administrative & Business Support
• Serve as a resource for Workday, IT requests, and expense/budget-related inquiries
• Maintain proficiency in internal systems (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams)
• Prioritization & Decision-Making
• Anticipate needs and identify issues early; take independent action or escalate with context and solutions
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-change environment
• Stakeholder Engagement & Team Collaboration
• Partner effectively across a matrixed organization, engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Communicate clearly and proactively, providing concise updates and recommendations
• Collaborate closely with the administrative community to ensure alignment and coverage
• Team & Culture
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative environment within DD S&I as well as with other administrative assistants and partners across organizational levels and functions
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support broader team needs

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and take initiative
• Strong judgment and decision-making capability, particularly under time pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information

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:

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $74,630 - $90,434 Princeton - NJ - US: $74,630 - $90,434

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

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