Director Program Management

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RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes.

RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors.

Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals .

The Director of Program Management will be accountable for the cross-functional planning and execution of one or more development programs with moderate to high complexity.

This role will work with a cross-functional team to define and drive the execution of the development strategy with urgency, manage timelines, identify and manage risk.

The ideal candidate will bring clinical-stage program management expertise, deep understanding of drug development and regulatory processes across different geographies, and the ability to assess and drive deployment of tools and best practices to ensure successful product development.

The role will report to the Executive Director, Program Team Leader.

**Job Responsibilities**

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

+ Partners with Program Team Lead to drive cross-functional program teams
+ Partner with functional leaders (Research, Regulatory, CMC, Clinical Development, etc.) to align on program strategy and drive execution in line with corporate objectives.
+ Develop, refine, and manage complex program timelines; pressure-test plans and create alternative scenarios to address risks and dependencies.
+ Proactively identify risks and challenges; implement effective mitigation strategies, and communicate risks and solutions to program and leadership.
+ Facilitate productive team meetings, develop agendas, and document decisions and action items to ensure accountability and progress.
+ Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, fostering an environment of collaboration, transparency, and high performance.
+ Challenge assumptions, timelines and expenses at the program level; pressure test plans; and create alternative scenarios, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts of strategic decisions.
+ Provide leadership to team members, challenging conventional thinking to approach problems differently, with faster execution and elevated outcomes.
+ As a program management subject matter expert, understand best practices, identify gaps and challenges, implement efficiencies and improved ways of working within the organization.
+ Contributes to the development of junior program managers.

**Education and Experience**

+ Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MBA) in Life Sciences, Medicine, or related discipline
+ Minimum 10 years' experience in drug development and program management within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, including direct leadership of cross-functional teams and complex R&D programs.
+ Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering early-stage programs through regulatory submissions across different geographies.
+ Experience with commonly used program management tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Smartsheet.

**Skills and Qualifications**

+ Ability to execute diverse and novel strategies in a matrix environment; experience managing and influencing complex issues and a variety of key stakeholders.
+ Demonstrated skill in driving execution and focusing on deliverables.
+ Ability to manage complex situations and adapt to changing business needs.
+ Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to contribute to overall business strategy.
+ In-depth understanding of drug development processes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
+ Exceptional written and oral communication skills; proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership, team members, and external stakeholders.
+ Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving program goals within specified timelines and budgets.
+ Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities across time zones.
+ Ability to work independently, take initiative, and support the team in meeting deadlines.
+ Displays a high level of professionalism and integrity.

**Physical Demands**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

**Work** **Environment**

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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**Compensation Overview:**

San Diego - RayzeBio - CA: $207,633 - $251,602

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis.

Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available.

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience.

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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

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.

**Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers**
With 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com .

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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.

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**Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb
**Req Number:** R1595861
**Updated:** 2025-10-23 05:58:28.283 UTC
**Location:** San Diego-CA
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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