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Position Summary

Cell Therapy is one of the most exciting and groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. The potential of this science combined with continued investment by Bristol Myers Squibb creates the need for ongoing growth of infrastructure and capabilities. The Strategy & Business Operations (SBO) team at the Bothell CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing facility employs best practices in project management to implement critical strategic and operational changes at the site. Execution of these projects expands and improves manufacturing operations in support of our patients.

Job Description

This position is responsible for leading the planning and managing the execution of major cross-functional projects, project workstreams, and programs for the manufacturing site. The project manager role contributes to the success of the site by partnering with leads and sponsors to apply an organized approach to project initiation, planning, and execution, driving the delivery of complex changes. This position works with subject matter experts across our manufacturing, quality, supply chain, information technology, manufacturing science & technology, and facilities departments. Typical projects supported by this role include manufacturing site readiness for new product trials or launches, implementation of new technologies and materials, information system updates and migrations, changes to the physical plant layout, and technical and business process changes. Given the dynamic nature of cell therapy, these projects require an individual who can create structure while quickly adapting to change and moving project teams forward. This position reports in through the site’s SBO department, which covers Strategy, PMO, and Operational Excellence, and is actively involved in the maturation of site project management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the planning approach for large, complex, and high visibility projects and programs including project structure, governance structure, planning activities, and planning schedule.

• Identify stakeholders and drive conversations to align on clear project requirements, scope, and deliverables.

• Leverage site and global resources to identify the activities needed to produce the deliverables.

• Identify and secure internal and external resources required to execute the work. Support the capital asset request and budget management process where applicable.

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules. Drive and track execution of project activities to ensure deliverables are completed on time and in alignment with Quality standards.

• Plan and manage project team workshops and meetings. Communicate outcomes via meeting notes, risk and issue logs, and action items logs in alignment with site practices.

• Actively lead the identification, assessment, and management of project risks including development of mitigation and contingency plans to minimize project impact. Drive the escalation and resolution of project issues including leadership communication and collaboration. Ensure appropriate documentation of risks and issues for business continuity and continuous improvement.

• Control changes to scope and timeline in conjunction with project sponsors and governing bodies.

• Prepare and deliver presentations and project status updates to project team members, leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure ongoing visibility to project plans, status, decisions, risks, and issues.

• Effectively capture and share project information with stakeholders including use of online knowledge management tools.

• Lead planning and management of cutovers to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance.

• Lead and manage operational handoff and project closure activities in line with site best practices.

• Promote excellence in project management capabilities through use of PMO best practices, knowledge sharing, innovation, and process improvements.

• Identify and champion opportunities for more efficient or effective planning and execution of future projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, information technology, business, or related field or equivalent years of experience.

• 8 years of relevant business experience including at least 2 years of demonstrated experience managing projects. Preferred 3 years of experience in a biopharma or health science discipline.

• Strong knowledge of financial, operational, and business management principles.

• Experience working in cell therapy, Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA regulated, or other regulated environments is preferred.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficient OneNote and SharePoint user. SharePoint page development and Smartsheet skills helpful.

• High level of knowledge of and competency applying predictive/waterfall, iterative, and hybrid project management processes and methodologies. PMP certification highly desirable.

• Experience driving large complex projects and programs forward with minimal direction and a high level of accountability from initiation to closure.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Can efficiently manage and communicate a high volume of information across a diverse set of stakeholders.

• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills. Skilled in navigating across a global matrix organization and influencing others to achieve results.

• Analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills. Understands detailed relationships and can quickly assess the impact of new information.

• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment. Able to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously and prioritize across competing demands.

• A passion for learning and improvement with demonstrated actions to advance project management proficiency.

• A team player who is skilled at building positive relationships and drives a collaborative project team and PMO work environment.

• Experience working in project management consulting a plus.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $127,000 to $159,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.
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 our BMS Careers Site.

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.

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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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