• Job Description

  Req#: R1572941

  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 rich in diversity. 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 .

  Associate Director Project Management Office (PMO) Lead Leiden

  At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

  PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

  The Associate Director PMO Lead Leiden will be responsible for leading a team of project managers that ensure execution of the prioritized strategic and operational projects and programs that are required to achieve the goals for the site.

  This role will own project/program/portfolio management methodology, standards, and all associated processes and training for the site, and drive their continuous improvement to continuously mature the project/program/portfolio capability for the overall site.

  The role will work closely with the site leadership team to prioritize and execute the site’s project portfolio, and to set up and own the associated governance to keep oversight and drive execution.

  The role is next to strategic, also tactical since the Associate Director PMO Lead Leiden will be responsible for program management of 1 or more of the most complex and strategic programs in the site portfolio.

  Finally, the role will be positioned as a key linking pin with the other global PMO teams in the company to execute the global processes locally and to ensure the local portfolio is linked to the global one.

  EDUCATION:

  Required

  • Bachelors degree
  • PMP or Prince2 certification

  Preferred

  • Masters degree
  • MBA or equivalent work experience
  • Training and/or certifications in: program management, portfolio management, agile/scrum and lean six sigma green- or blackbelt

  EXPERIENCE:

  Required

  • 10+ years of experience managing projects, of which 5 years in portfolio- and/or program management
  • 5 years in leadership role in a strategic, cross-functional environment
  • Proven high degree of executive presence
  • Cross-functional role in the biotech or pharma drug industry
  • Management of change in a growth-oriented work environment
  • Leading and influencing teams without direct managerial authority

  Preferred

  • Having set up a PMO organization with associated portfolio management, with all it’s associated procedures, processes and training
  • Having worked in GxP environment for several years

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • In-depth understanding of project management tools, lifecycles, processes, standards and techniques (e.g., PMI, Prince2, IPMA, or equivalent)
  • Proven skills in project and program management, facilitation and change management plus project portfolio management
  • High degree of executive presence with ability to connect, influence and deliver at executive level
  • Able to prioritize and balance work across multiple objectives simultaneously, for self and team
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate across organizational structures and constructively interface with and influence others
  • Results oriented with drive to move work forward
  • Able to build a high performing team, and motivate and develop individual team members in support of overall team performance
  • Ability to effectively manage conflicts and negotiations
  • Strong track record of delivering results through effective team and peer leadership
  • Enthusiastic team player with a desire to promote a positive and motivating work environment
  • Passion for process improvement
  • Expert in Microsoft Office programs
  • Expert with MS Project, Smartsheet or equivalent project management software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  Key Responsibilities

  Site Portfolio & PM maturity:

  • Serve as the leader of the site project governance structure, and work closely with site leadership team and the global PPM organization to obtain insight in the site’s project/program portfolio
  • Identify and manage KPI reporting for performance of the site project portfolio and the PMO team.
  • Own effective site portfolio governance, collect progress data and provide reports to management on the status of the site project portfolio from business case to project closure.
  • Maintain effective oversight of the interdependencies between all key projects and programs of the prioritized site portfolio
  • Work with project sponsors to develop the business case for additional resources as needed, and assign the PM capacity in effective way to the projects/programs most in need
  • Program management of 1 or more of the most complex and strategic programs in the site portfolio

  Lead of PM team:

  • Lead a team of project managers, including management of their performance and development process.
  • Ensure clear team member roles and responsibilities.
  • Promote team cohesiveness and mediate conflict resolution to optimize performance.
  • Work with the PMO team to create annual, tactical PMO goals and cascade into individual goals.
  • Work with project managers and project teams to identify roadblocks, identify solutions, and escalate for resolution.

  Ownership of PM capability:

  • Establish and communicate a PMO vision to the broader organization.
  • Own project/program/portfolio management methodology, standards, and all associated processes and training for the site, and drive their continuous improvement to continuously mature the project/program/portfolio capability for the overall site.
  • Lead trainer of the site’s project management trainings like PM foundation and awareness (plus sponsor training)
  • Partner with relevant functions (including leadership team and global PPM organization) to develop effective working relationships

  Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

  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.

  Worker Sub-Type: Permanent

  Location: Leiden – NL

  Time Type: Full time

  Supervisory Organization: Leiden Cell Therapy Facility (Korien Schreuder)

  Org Chart:

  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.

  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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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
  Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

  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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

  BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

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

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

• About the company

  BMS' primary R&D sites are located in Lawrence, New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Redwood City, California; with other sites in Devens and Cambridge, Massachusetts, East Syracuse, New York, Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium, Tokyo, Japan, Bangalore, In...

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