Director, Senior Operations Portfolio Lead
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 2, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. 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:
.Position Summary:The Operations Portfolio Lead drives operational
strategy and planning for a complex and/or large-scale portfolio of
work within the Neuroscience Portfolio. Successful performance
requires relevant indication experience, thorough knowledge of
clinical drug development and an ability collaborate effectively
within GDO, across R&D, Commercial, and other stakeholders to
consistently foster innovation, maximize clinical operations
execution, and drive corporate growth strategy.Position
Responsibilities Responsibilities involve a combination of
execution and oversight, dependent on the sourcing model, to ensure
deliverables and may include, but are not limited to, the
following:Study Planning and Conduct
- Drives business strategy from an operational perspective with
minimal supervision.
- Holds high-level accountability for study execution.
- Acts as an escalation point for all program work.
- Participates in necessary governing forums.
- Leads the shift in mindset and behavior to identify improvement
opportunities and bring forward best practices to support study
execution within the portfolio and across the broader
organization.
- Proactively partners with cross-functional counterparts and
external vendors to address issues/concerns.
- Accountable for financial stewardship of programs, while
working in close partnership with Finance.Operational Leadership /
Decision Making
- Develops project standards and ensures consistency and
efficiency across the program.
- Consistently makes operational decisions in a timely manner
with accountability for issues follow through where issues are
escalated.
- Uses expert judgment to make sound decisions based on a
balanced evaluation of available information within a complex
environment of competing project priorities.
- Acts decisively to address team challenges with a high degree
of autonomy.Communication
- Has strong oral and written communication skills to influence,
inform, and guide large scale global operational teams.
- Fosters partnerships across projects and multidisciplinary
teams with the ability to work on complex diverse opportunities
effectively.
- Sets expectations for positive team behaviors and manages team
against BMS behaviors and best practices.
- Drives issues to resolution and communicates to ensure that
issues have been worked through to resolution.
- Drives the development of change management principles to
support communication and implementation of integrated change.
- Frequently communicates program status to internal and external
stakeholders, including Sr. Leadership.Stakeholder Management
- Advanced leadership competencies and influencing skills with
senior leaders and cross-functional leaders.
- Proven teambuilding skills and the ability to lead partnerships
across projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrates diplomacy and/or acts as primary point of
escalation when interfacing with other functional areas, clinical
research organizations (CROs) and other outside
vendors.Qualifications
- BA/BS or equivalent; Advanced degree preferred
- Minimum 10 years of direct experience in global clinical drug
development setting and prior management/supervisory experience
preferred.
- Expertise in the oversight of clinical trials/ portfolios with
demonstrated focus on enterprise performance to bring value and
efficiency to an organization.Technical Competencies
- Expert knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and FDA regulations and
clinical operations development processes.
- Experience in leading global clinical research activities.
- Neuroscience knowledge preferred.
- Ability to manage teams and/or direct reports.
- Advanced project management skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Demonstrated financial acumenManagement Skills:
- Communicates strategy and decision making in an inclusive
manner and fosters collaboration and partnerships across a matrix
team.
- Builds high performing teams through ongoing development of
performance management and coaching for direct reports, as
applicable.
- Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and
implements plans consistent with the long-term interest of the
organization in a global environment, capitalizes on opportunities
and manages risks.
- Enterprise Mindset: The ability to make decisions, set
priorities and share resources based on what will benefit the whole
organization. Capable of building and maintaining networks within
and outside of the organization to both strengthen the
understanding of the big picture and leverage diverse perspectives,
experiences, and expertise to maximize performance.
- Change Agility: Capable of constantly thinking ahead and
scanning the environment for opportunities. The ability to navigate
ambiguity for themselves by demonstrating smart risk taking and
personal resilience. Lead others through change by continuously
creating the context and engaging individuals.
- Authentic Leadership: Capable of building legitimacy through
cultivating honest relationships. Ability to generate trust by
demonstrating the highest level of consistency between their words
and their actions and maintaining integrity, especially under
pressure. They are role models and promote an environment of
openness.
- Talent Development: Capable of maintaining a current and
strategic view of talent management, aligned with the
organization's priorities. This includes an understanding of the
needs and diversity of the organization's current and future
talent.
- Ability to proactively develop talent across the organization
and engage external talent.
- Domestic and International travel may be required. The starting
compensation for this job is a range from $194,000-$244,000 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 Career 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 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 CareersWith 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 BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines
where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure
includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and
remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is
determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
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. 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 . Visit 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.If
you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for
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