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Thematic Research Center Integrative Sciences (IS) has an external focus within the Research division at BMS. The IS group has three principal responsibilities: (i) creating Discovery Stage collaborations within the Biotech Ecosystem, (ii) facilitating conversion of academic concepts to industry workable ideas via incubator constructs, and (iii) supporting BMS scientists' collaborations with academic investigators.

Team Overview:

The Research Alliance Development team within the Integrative Sciences department has an exciting opportunity to join the Global Research organization at BMS. Our mission is to accelerate pre-clinical alliances and collaborations, through alignment of external research agendas with our corporate objectives. By partnering with leading scientists and clinicians worldwide, we support BMS discovery and development teams, enabling collaborations with academic and non-profit research institutes globally.

Additionally, Research Alliance Development supports and collaborates with various internal functions, including Drug Discovery, Translational Development, Clinical Research and Medical Affairs, Commercial, Legal, Project Leadership, Business Development, and Corporate Alliance Management.

Summary:

The Specialist will support the Research Alliance Development group through daily operational efforts (including project management, financial operations, database maintenance, and records collection and retention) that are critical to the development and management of academic licenses and research alliances. Your contributions will support the execution of our collaborative efforts to advance drug discovery and translational medicine.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

+ **Data Management** : Maintain and update databases to ensure accurate and efficient team operations through administrative and data entry support. Ensure workflow integrity and accuracy and completeness of data.

+ **Contract Support** : Provide administrative support for contract management, such as assisting with contract drafting, filing and version control.

+ **Communication** : Act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, collecting and maintaining records and documentation. Triage incoming requests and queries to appropriate team members and/or internal BMS stakeholders.

+ **Financial Operations** : Liaise with external parties and internal stakeholders for vendor creation and PO generation, track and validate financial milestones and invoices, troubleshoot payment issues

+ **Reporting** : Prepare reports on alliance status and obligations to inform internal and external stakeholders and senior management.

+ **Training Development** : Assist in the creation of training materials pertaining to collaborations and operational best practices.

+ **Process Improvement** : Collaborate with management and department to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

+ B.Sc. (completed or in progress) or equivalent experience with at least 2 years of industry or relevant experience in a highly matrixed environment.

+ Experience with document management and legal terminology; project management skills are a plus.

+ Ability to work independently and escalate issues as necessary

+ Strong communication skills, respecting confidentiality across all interactions.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Office applications, and SharePoint; experience with Ariba and SAP preferred.

+ Capacity to learn and adapt to new applications.

Other Attributes

+ Highly motivated with a drive to increase skills and knowledge independently.

+ Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

+ Adaptable, self-starting, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $65,080 - $78,900 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 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 our BMS Career Site.

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.

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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.

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**Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb

**Req Number:** R1591695

**Updated:** 2025-05-21 05:35:58.171 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.