Senior Launch Manager

Senior Launch Manager

Challenging. 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. 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.

The Senior Launch Manager is part of the Cell Therapy Launch and Lifecycle Management Excellence Team which enables operational and system readiness by coordinating commercial and clinical cell therapy launches to expand patient access and advance the BMS pipeline. This position is responsible for leading a global cross-functional team to ensure manufacturing launch readiness by developing and managing comprehensive launch plans, milestones, and deliverables, while driving effective meeting management and clear communication to stakeholders and leadership. Given the dynamic nature of cell therapy, these launches require an individual who can provide structure while quickly adapting to change and moving the cross-functional launch team forward. The position reports to the Director, Cell Therapy Launch and Lifecycle Management and will not have direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to ensure manufacturing launch readiness timelines are met for multiple commercial and clinical launches
• Develop and manage detailed project launch plans, milestones, and deliverables utilizing SmartLaunch
• Plan, schedule, and manage effective meetings with clear agendas, pre-reads, and subsequent meeting minutes and follow up actions
• Communicate project status, updates, and risks clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate launch risks while ensuring compliance with schedules and quality / regulatory standards
• Open and manage the global launch change control in BMS quality system
• Drive operational excellence and foster a collaborative environment that encourages best practices and continuous improvement
• Facilitate change management and adoption of new launch processes or systems
• Ensure documentation of lessons learned and capture best practices for future launches
• Assist with onboarding and training new launch managers and providing backup coverage

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field is required; advanced degree preferred. 3-5 years of project and program management experience, including leading complex matrix teams. Excellent organization, communication, and relationship-building skills. Successful track record of managing complex projects, launches and / or lifecycle transitions, preferably within Cell Therapy. Proficiency in project management software, OnePlan Portfolio Management and SmartLaunch a plus. Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle and operating within a regulated environment. Strong analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills with ability to work independently and take initiative. PMP certification strongly preferred.

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Compensation Overview

Devens - MA - US : $131,050 - $158,805 Madison - Giralda - NJ - US : $122,480 - $148,413 New Brunswick - NJ - US : $122,480 - $148,413 Seattle - WA : $134,730 - $163,255 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.

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. Visit careers.bms.com / eeo-accessibility 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 this position, please visit this page for important additional information : https : / / careers.bms.com / california-residents / Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

Company : Bristol-Myers Squibb Req Number : R1595587 Updated : 2025-11-18 01 : 08 : 44.240 UTC Location : Madison-NJ 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.