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Bristol Myers Squibb Senior Manager, Project Management in Otemachi, Japan
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The Project Manager partners with Program Leads (PLs) to lead Program Teams (PTs) to successfully shape and execute the project and drug development strategies, as well as lifecycle plan. The Project Manager is accountable for the cross-functional execution of one or more integrated development plans including management of timelines, cost, quality, and risk mitigation. The Project Manager provides an independent voice to shape the project strategy and drive optimal decisions for the broader portfolio value. This position can be assigned to any therapeutic area and work on projects at any stage of development.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
The Project Manager may support one or more PTs of moderate or more complexity
Partners with PLs to foster a high performing team and monitor the health and operating efficiency of the team as a unit
Leads creation of team norms and operating principles with a focus on cross-functional input and accountability, and robust analysis of vetted options
Acts as an integrator within PTs and across the enterprise to ensure alignment and connect best practices
Facilitates effective, science-based business decisions including development of scenarios as needed. Ensures all decisions are assessed as to their impacts and communicated to stakeholders in a transparent and timely manner
Highlights interdependencies and downstream impacts of strategic decisions
Proactively identifies risks and ensures mitigation plans are implemented
Develops and coordinates resource planning across functions to assure adequate resources are applied to programs
Communicates with global project managers to drive and operate excellent regional development plans
Advise on governance expectations with focus on cross-functional input and rigorous debate
Coaches project team members and others to drive excellence and accountability, and develop talent pipeline for PT membership
For projects that are being jointly developed, works closely with a key strategic alliance partner.
Required Capability:
Familiarity of drug development with understanding of project strategy and disease content
Exhibits good judgement and coach ability to build situational leadership and ability to influence without authority
Strong written and oral communication skills in Japanese and English
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment
Strong communicator able to integrate and succinctly summarize the various parts of a project and effectively tailor messages to audience incl. senior leaders
Ability to resolve complex problems and manage difficult stakeholder situations
Ability to lead the development of critical path analyses and support scenario planning
Excellent Project Management Skills - drives execution while balancing speed, quality, and cost, PMP certification desirable preferred.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Physical sciences or relevant discipline, advanced degree preferred
Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1585785
Updated: 2024-12-17 05:25:16.266 UTC
Location: Otemachi-JP
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