• Job Description

  Req#: R1575871

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  Position Summary:
  The Associate Director, Strategy & Operations, will drive the definition and execution of strategy for the U.S. Commercial Hematology organization. They will ensure matrix collaboration, communication, and prioritization for projects, initiatives, and operations. As a key stakeholder in the organization, this position closely partners with Commercial Leadership and a requires a high-level of coordination across the matrix organization to deliver on core capabilities and business insights.
  

  Key Responsibilities:

  Ensure the definition and execution of strategic initiatives for the U.S. Commercial Hematology Organization by:

  • Effectively partnering with matrix stakeholders across BMS to deliver on project and operational activities

  • Managing operational processes related to the development and execution of division leadership meetings:

    • Supporting agenda development

    • Coordinating the development and delivery meeting materials

    • Performing quality assurance reviews and implementing feedback needed (e.g., with Leadership/ Legal/Finance) for meeting materials

    • Sharing action items and following up on time sensitive requests

  • Leading the operational pull through of the annual Commercial Choice Framework process and supporting strategic Brand Planning and Tactical Planning development across the organization

  • Proactively managing project risks, escalating challenges appropriately and follow through to resolution

  • Partnering with U.S. Hematology Strategy & Operations ADs to prioritize topics for executive leadership presentations

  • Collaborating with Director, U.S. U.S. Hematology Strategy & Operations to outline, prioritize and scope key franchise initiatives during annual planning

  • Leading the planning and execution of key division events such as: quarterly U.S. Hematology Townhalls, LLS Light The Night Campaign and Events, Commercial Manager’s Meeting, Brand Planning Processes and Congress Coordination – key responsibilities include:

    • Collaborate with U.S. Hematology Strategy & Operations lead to set goals and objectives at project initiation

    • Organize, facilitate, and develop materials for stakeholder collaboration meetings

    • Drive the development of project deliverables as the sole content creator or project manager

    • Effectively and frequently communicate project updates to entire project team

    • Simultaneously lead multiple workstreams, across parallel projects to ensure deliverables are successfully completed on time, on budget and within project scope

    • Monitor and perform quality assurance activities for each individual project

    • Solicit feedback across various stakeholder groups and lead the workstream discussions to implement solutions to maximize efficiencies and accelerate opportunities for improvement

    • Lead the overall strategic execution of each project

    • Manage multiple project budgets

    • Collaborate with multiple internal BMS and external stakeholders

  • Leading the development and execution of a comprehensive Engagement Strategy for US Hematology:

  • Objectives will focus on establishing engagement plan, execution of activities, and coordinating efforts across multiple teams

  • Leading special projects across the U.S. Hematology Strategy & Operations team as business demands

  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

  • The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, solutions-oriented and proactively collaborative partner with demonstrated experiences in project management and commercialization operations. We value someone who has exceptional communication skills and can adapt to changing stakeholder needs to successfully support the business.

  • Bachelor's degree required

  • 5+ years of experience in the Healthcare industry, with Marketing, Medical, and/or Field experience required

  • Strong project and process management skills, along with the ability to work on multiple tasks, and to effectively prioritize

  • Strong influence/negotiation skills and relationship management capabilities; experience working in a highly matrixed organization

  • Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to perform complex quantitative and qualitative analysis - ability to bring strategy and analysis to a tactical, executable level; results-oriented

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively collaborate and build strong relationships across Matrix partners

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

  • Strong commitment to personal and professional growth

  • Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines

  • Expert listening skills and ability to probe for undisclosed information

  • Capable of engaging senior leadership and external agency/vendor partners

  • Strong facilitation and communication skills in management internal and external stakeholder collaboration

  • Willingness to support project needs outside of your immediate role at the discretion of the Director, U.S. Commercial Hematology as business demands
    
    

  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.

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• 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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