Executive Associate, Early Clinical Development

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

The Early Clinical Development (ECD-HOCT) team at BMS is responsible for hematology, oncology and cell therapy pipeline assets and sits at the interface between discovery and translational science and clinical drug development. Composed of physician-scientists and clinical-scientists, this group oversees the early development of both internal and partnered assets covering all platforms of therapies, including small molecules, traditional and complex biologics and next gen cell therapies. Therapeutic areas span the full range of hematologic and solid tumor indications. The ECD-HOCT team interacts hand-in-glove with discovery and translational scientists, project leadership, late development, commercial colleagues and other key functions to optimize biomarker, patient enrichment, dosing and combination strategies to enable faster and more effective drug development informed by core scientific principals and data.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Executive Assistant to join BMS. The position provides comprehensive administrative support to two leaders: VP, Early Clinical Development Oncogenesis & VP, Early Clinical Development Immuno-Oncology and Cell Therapy within the R&ED organization located in Brisbane, CA. The successful candidate must be detail oriented, have strong organizational and coordination skills, and excellent communication skills. They will have demonstrated ability to prioritize, work independently, and be able to learn new tools and systems in an ever-evolving environment. The successful candidate will be highly collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Perform highly diverse and complex administrative functions, including but not limited to proactive calendar management, travel arrangements, ensuring manager’s meeting preparedness (e.g., assemble meeting materials & pre-reads) & preparing expense reports

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy in all levels of management.

• Work with minimal supervision, have strong initiative and follow-up with focus on details

• Phone and calendar management as well as timely scheduling to ensure meetings are prioritized and occur within appropriate timelines.

• Support specific operations through scheduling Town Halls, site, and department level event planning, etc.

• Organize meetings and events including scheduling, coordinating room schedules, AV assistance and catering

• Provide coordination with other groups, CROs, vendors, equipment, maintenance, service contracts, collaborators etc.

• Create purchase orders and assist in reconciling open purchase requisitions

• Maintain and organize office operations and procedures such as expense reports, requisition of supplies, and other administration services.

• Serve as a key point of contact to help resolve payment/invoicing/ordering issues.

• Support various projects as needed for team leads & external collaborations including basic project management.

• Welcome new hires to the site but completing i-9 verifications and assisting with any HR tasks including submitting job requisitions.

• Partner with other site Executive Assistants as needed

Qualifications:

• High School degree, some college, or degree desirable.

• Minimum of 8 years of executive level administrative or comparable experience in a scientific research environment. Pharmaceutical, biotech start-ups, and venture capital companies preferred.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of the following applications is highly preferred: Concur, Ariba/SAP, SharePoint, Room Scheduler, Workday, Microsoft Teams.

• Excellent communication skills

• Proven ability to handle Confidential matters

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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.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

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