Executive Director Program Lead- MyHOPE

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

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POSITION

Program Leader - MyHOPE

SUPERVISOR

Head of US Medical Affairs

DEPARTMENT

US Medical Affairs – (Hematology Franchise)

PREREQUISITES

MD, PhD, MBA or relevant advanced degree in a discipline with15 years of relevant pharmaceutical, device or biotechnology experience; regulatory filing and/or launch of medical device would be an advantage.

Summary:

The MyHOPE Program Leader performs a critical role in the organization with significant impact on the development and life cycle of digital therapeutics encompassing product usability testing, clinical feasibility & proof of concept, research validation and product launch. The Program Leader is accountable to governance committees for the establishment and execution of a global integrated development strategy for the product platform which includes scientific rationale, clinical development, regulatory and technical strategy, and a franchise plan that optimizes program value and is aligned with corporate business objectives. The Program Leader provides strategic leadership to the Project Team (PT), and partners with functional area leaders to ensure that the team has necessary resources and capabilities to execute on the approved product strategy.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Serve as the leader of the cross-functional Project Team with accountability for platform strategy and leadership throughout the platform’s lifecycle, for both Celgene/BMS-sponsored development programs and for development projects with external collaborators.

Lead and facilitate the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) process resulting in deliverables of articulated strategies and plans that align with Franchise digital strategies and portfolio priorities

Leverage input from all critical functions and disease teams to identify and evaluate integrated development plans that maximize the value of the platform through optimal balance of risk, timelines, cost and commercial potential, including software as medical device

Mobilize and align the organization, including driving decision making at governance, to execute on the approved platform strategy

Drive to a high performing team by establishing and communicating program vision and ensuring clear team member roles and responsibilities, promoting team cohesiveness to optimize performance, and mediating conflict resolution

Provide performance review input for key positions on the PT

Work with his/her PT to devise project goals and objectives

Partner with relevant functions to develop effective working relationships both internally and with external key stakeholders (e.g., Development partners, Regulatory, Precision Medicine, IT, external thought leaders, etc)

Manage Project Managers working on his/her projects

Along with the project manager, monitor project progress, cost, resource allocation, timelines and develop corrective actions if deviations occur

Participate in ongoing development and enhancement of cross-functional team structures, processes, systems, other tools and resources

Identify of ways to maximize the value of platform by evaluating different development scenarios and selecting proposals for consideration

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies Required:

PhD, MD, MBA or relevant advanced degree in a scientific discipline with 10 years of multi-disciplinary experience in pharma or biotech research and development

Experience leading in a cross-functional biotech or pharma drug, device and/or software development setting

Experience as core member of Global Project Teams (or equivalent cross-functional team) for a sufficient amount of time to have contributed to a significant milestone (i.e. major regulatory submission)

Superior cross-functional and cross-company collaboration skills

Highly effective influencing skills and the ability to operate across multiple geographies

Strong track record of delivering results through effective team and peer leadership

Proven experience as a successful, decisive leader in a strategic multi-functional environment

Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with alliances and partners

Ability to manage complex projects with ambitious milestones in high pressure circumstances

Extensive knowledge of drug development and/or experience in more than one functional area such as non-clinical development, translational development, regulatory, commercial, medical affairs, digital health or clinical R&D to assure broad understanding of the pharmaceutical, device and software development

Demonstrates in depth knowledge in relevant therapeutic areas

Able to motivate and develop individual team members and overall team performance

Ability to influence members of the team without direct managerial authority

Ability to effectively manage conflicts and negotiations while providing impact and influence

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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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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, disability or protected veteran status.

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