Executive Associate, Drug Development Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb

Executive Associate providing administrative support to VP of Drug Development Strategy at Bristol Myers Squibb. Managing complex schedules, travel coordination, and meeting preparations for leadership.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,630 - $90,434 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills, effectively managing complex calendars and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in communication and collaboration, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and supporting senior leaders with discretion and initiative.

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Calendar ManagementTravel CoordinationExpense ReportingStrong JudgmentExcellent Communication

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Hard Skills

Administrative ExperienceMeeting PlanningLogistics CoordinationAgenda DevelopmentFollow-Up Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInitiativeDiscretionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WorkdaySharePointMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Corporate ExperienceFast-Paced EnvironmentMatrixed Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively manage complex, rapidly evolving calendars; anticipate conflicts and optimize time against key priorities.
Make real-time scheduling decisions with minimal guidance, exercising strong judgment.
Coordinate travel (domestic and international) and manage expense reporting.
Plan and execute meetings, including logistics, scheduling, and material preparation.
Ensure leadership preparedness through proactive development of agendas, pre-reads, and supporting materials.
Track follow-ups and help drive execution where appropriate.
Serve as a resource for Workday, IT requests, and expense/budget-related inquiries.
Maintain proficiency in internal systems (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams).
Anticipate needs and identify issues early; take independent action or escalate with context and solutions.
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-change environment.
Partner effectively across a matrixed organization, engaging stakeholders at all levels.
Communicate clearly and proactively, providing concise updates and recommendations.
Collaborate closely with the administrative community to ensure alignment and coverage.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative environment within DD S&I as well as with other administrative assistants and partners across organizational levels and functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma required; college coursework or a completed degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience required; corporate experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and take initiative.
Strong judgment and decision-making capability, particularly under time pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

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.