Associate Director, Translational Program Manager, Solid Tumor Translational Development

Bristol Myers Squibb

Program Manager managing oncology portfolio assets and biomarker plans in Solid Tumor Translational Development at Bristol Myers Squibb. Collaborating with medical and clinical teams to drive execution of translational strategies.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,890 - $190,117 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management for Solid Tumor Translational Development, including biomarker strategy planning, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

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Project ManagementTranslational DevelopmentBiomarker CoordinationStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTranslational DevelopmentBiomarker Strategy PlanningSample Analysis PlanningData DeliveryBudget PlanningContract ManagementQuality ControlProcess ImprovementClinical Development

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInfluencing SkillsConflict ManagementCollaboration GovernanceProactive Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsCollaboration ToolsVisualization ToolsData Transfer SystemsDocumentation Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyOncology ProgramsClinical DevelopmentMatrixed Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide program management support for Solid Tumor Translational Development teams across asset, disease, and collaboration-focused workstreams, including gastrointestinal/genitourinary, lung, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, and laboratory-enabled translational activities
Partner with Translational Development leaders, disease-area leads, biomarker leads, clinical teams, laboratory teams, data and analytics teams, operations, vendors, and other cross-functional partners to translate scientific priorities into clear project plans, timelines, deliverables, owners, and decision points
Drive execution of translational strategies for priority Solid Tumor assets and studies, including biomarker strategy planning, sample analysis planning, assay/vendor coordination, data delivery, result review, and documentation of decisions and follow-up actions
Support disease-area strategy and research working groups by coordinating agendas, objectives, action items, stakeholder input, timelines, and deliverables for lung, gastrointestinal/colorectal, breast, pancreatic, and related Solid Tumor priorities
Maintain portfolio-level visibility across assigned assets, indications, biomarker deliverables, budgets, contracts, data transfers, governance milestones, publications, and congress submissions using appropriate project management and collaboration tools
Coordinate biomarker budget planning and vendor-facing activities, including sample-volume estimates, assay cost assumptions, statements of work, purchase orders, contract amendments, rate-card alignment, and budget scenario updates
Enable internal and external collaboration execution by coordinating sub-team meetings, sample and data logistics, analysis-plan inputs, shared documentation, contact lists, and cross-functional follow-up
Coordinate biospecimen, informed-consent, and data-use workflows for internal and external studies, including specimen-use requests, sample manifests, shipment and logistics planning, data-transfer requirements, and documentation readiness
Support biomarker data generation and reporting by coordinating dataset readiness, quality-control and review milestones, biomarker study report inputs, clinical study report support, decision-making preparation, and internal communication of key translational findings
Facilitate publication and congress planning by tracking abstracts, authorship, timelines, data-readiness needs, review/approval steps, and alignment with asset, disease-area, and collaboration priorities
Identify and implement process improvements that increase consistency, transparency, and efficiency across the Solid Tumor PM team, including templates, trackers, meeting operating models, budget tools, and portfolio reporting approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. in a scientific discipline; project management certification or equivalent project management experience is desirable
5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industry experience in operational, scientific, translational development, biomarker, or clinical development roles within a highly matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects by translating scientific and operational priorities into clear plans, timelines, deliverables, owners, risks, decisions, and follow-up actions
Experience supporting translational, biomarker, or oncology programs, including coordination of cross-functional partners, vendors, external collaborators, budgets, contracts, data transfers, and deliverable tracking
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, align, and connect scientific, operational, clinical, and external partners at multiple levels
Ability to lead through influence in a virtual or matrixed team environment, building structure from ambiguity and driving progress without direct authority
Skilled in managing complex internal and external relationships, including constructive conflict management, collaboration governance, and third-party coordination
Proficient with project management, visualization, and collaboration tools used to organize timelines, deliverables, meetings, documents, risks, decisions, and portfolio-level reporting
Strategic, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset, with experience using prioritization, scenario planning, governance awareness, and process improvement to support portfolio delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. *Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.