Senior Manager, Life Cycle Leader

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Position Summary: The Life Cycle Leader will lead and coordinate Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) brand strategy activities, which may include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring on-time new brand / line extension launches, and implementation/execution of other brand life cycle strategies, i.e., deletions
• Partner closely with GPS and alliance partners (as applicable) to facilitate implementation of key brand objectives including changes to the network, risk mitigation initiatives, multi-site productivity initiatives, and others as required
• Supports or leads the creation and refresh of Annual Product Strategy document, Business Continuity Plan, and Annual Product Review
• In cases where responsibility is transitioned after certain milestones, the LCL will also be responsible for smooth transitions to receiving teams such as the Site to Market teams.
• Initiative chartering, planning, team formation, role clarification, and execution oversight. In addition, the LCL will be responsible for securing initiative endorsements through appropriate governance teams, establishing, and reporting key project metrics, and identifying, reporting, and driving solutions for project risks.
• Lead cross-functional teams and be responsible for the development and execution of cross-functional plans, ensuring the realization of targeted business outcomes from the initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for cross-functional team leadership; project management; development of detailed business cases, plans and timelines; use of project management tools, and ensuring documentation of all decisions according to appropriate decision rights.

Key Competencies:

• BS/BA in Technical Field (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, related life sciences or engineering) with advanced technical degree, MBA, and/or equivalent experiences desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry with exposure to one or more areas within development, operations, supply chain, technology, quality, regulatory, and research. Understanding of pharmaceutical and/or biological product development, new product launch, and lifecycle management processes desirable.
• Capability to build alignment with business partners including research & development, commercial operations, and manufacturing leaders, by understanding connections across the organizations, building strong relationships, being transparent and reliable, and delivering on commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead matrix teams and influence areas not under direct organizational reporting lines to communicate challenging goals and achieve objectives.
• Possesses good financial acumen and skilled in project management and decision analysis.
• External experience (outside BMS and outside pharma/ biopharma industry) and experience with external relationships/ contracts a plus.

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: $138,570 - $167,911

Princeton - NJ - US: $138,570 - $167,911

Summit West - NJ - US: $138,570 - $167,911

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.

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition 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

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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.

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