Senior Manager, Agile Strategic Learning Partner

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 149,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Wellbeing programs

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Agile Strategic Learning Partner to lead agile delivery of skills-based learning across Commercialization, Medical, Market Access, and IT. This role partners with global portfolio leaders, LEAP and MyLearning teams, and external vendors to design, develop, and deploy learning solutions that accelerate capability building and adoption across markets.

The position requires at least 3 years in pharma learning and development, strong project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; Master’s degree or Project Management certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ learning and development in pharma; global program experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools for Learning content development (authoring, generation, workflow automation).
• Data‑driven with learner analytics to drive program decisions and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills; able to operate across functions and levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a complex global matrix; travel ~5% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Agile project delivery and prioritization within a dynamic, project-based model.
• Lead and support portfolio governance, reporting, and risk management.
• Design and deploy high-impact, skills-based learning solutions across markets.
• Collaborate with global/local teams to ensure rapid, cost-effective execution.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional partnership to align with business goals.

Skills

AI in learning

Learner analytics

Agile mindset

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Multistakeholder collab

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or PM cert preferred

Tools

LEAP platform

MyLearning platform

AI tools for Learning content

Job description

Working with Us. 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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

The Skills Development Team within the Worldwide Commercialization Learning Centre of Excellence (WWCL CoE) is the driving force behind empowering our Commercialization colleagues across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Field, and Head Office functions globally with the functional and specialized skills needed to optimize long-term success for the BMS portfolio. Working in an agile, project-based model, the team delivers best-in-class, scalable learning solutions that keep pace with the evolving needs of the business, powered by LEAP (Learning Excellence & Advancement Partner, Enterprise Learning’s Global Capability Centre) and AI-enabled ways of working.

What We Are Looking For

The WWCL CoE is seeking a talented learning professional to join a flexible, pooled team of Senior Managers, Agile Strategic Learning Partners, allocated dynamically to the CoE\'s highest-priority work across the full Commercialization learning portfolio: Field Skills (Commercial and Medical), Commercialization AI Strategy & Analytics (CASA), Home Office 3M (Medical, Marketing, Market Access) Skills, Platforms & AI Adoption, and First Line Manager (FLM)/Leadership Development.

Rather than owning a single fixed functional remit, the Senior Manager, Agile Strategic Learning Partner is assigned to projects, in collaboration with the functional Associate Directors who own each portfolio area (Field AI Transformation Learning; Platforms Skills Development; CASA & 3M Skills Development; Medical Skills). Assignments flex by business priority, project phase, and individual skill fit, in line with the CoE\'s tiered operating model.

You Will Also Partner Closely With

• Fellow Senior Managers across the pooled Agile Strategic Learning team and the wider WWCL Skills organization
• Functional Associate Directors (Field AI Transformation Learning; Platforms Skills Development; CASA & 3M Skills Development; Medical Skills), for direction on assigned projects within their portfolio area
• LEAP as a Learning Partner: an execution interlock for content development, production, and learning logistics on assigned projects
• US and International Commercialization, Medical, and CASA/3M teams: to evaluate skills-based learning requirements and ensure successful deployment
• Local market trainers and medical learning teams: to enable efficient localization and implementation of WW learning material
• Enterprise Learning, IT, MyLearning platform teams, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) capability leads, where project-relevant
• LEAP, external vendors and supplier partners, within approved governance parameters
• HR, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance matrix partners, as required

Primary Responsibilities

• Agile Project Delivery & Prioritization
• Work within a dynamic, project-based operating model, accepting project assignments in line with CoE business priorities
• Deliver against clearly scoped project briefs with defined outcomes, timelines, and quality standards, flexing focus across Commercialization functional areas as assigned
• Maintain operational awareness of the active demand pipeline; proactively raise risks, flag capacity conflicts, and escalate prioritization issues with structured recommendations
• Contribute to portfolio-level reporting and governance, ensuring transparency on progress, blockers, and delivery readiness at fortnightly portfolio reviews
• Learning Needs Assessment & Strategy
• Collaborate with the relevant Associate Director to contribute to annual and ongoing learning needs assessments across assigned functional areas
• Utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods to identify functional skills gaps and define learning requirements
• Consult with US and International Commercialization, Medical, CASA, and 3M stakeholders to agree and prioritize recommendations for new skills-based training solutions
• Support project intake, ensuring stakeholder/sponsor, audience, business objective, timeline, and enterprise-priority linkage are clearly defined before work is tiered and resourced
• Global Learning Pathways Design & Deployment
• Lead and support the design and development of high-impact, skills-based learning solutions incorporating adult learning principles and sustainability plans that reinforce desired skills and behaviors deployed at a global and local level
• Collaborate with global and local teams to create and implement tailored learning solutions, ensuring rapid and efficient execution across markets
• Develop and sustain role-appropriate learning pathways for assigned populations across Commercialization learning portfolio, aligned to the WW Skills Framework
• Maintain a strategy-to-creation ratio in line with CoE guardrails (target 70% strategy / 30% creation)
• Partner with local market trainers where relevant to enable efficient and cost-effective localization and implementation of WW learning material
• Leverage AI-enabled tools for content authoring, rapid prototyping, and intelligent automation to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and compliance standards
• Develop measurement strategies using the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model (or equivalent) to assess acquisition of knowledge, skills, and behavior change
• LEAP Execution Interlock & Governance
• Serve as LEAP Learning Partner, an execution interlock with LEAP on assigned projects, providing business requirements, SME nominations, design inputs, review cycles, and delivery readiness confirmations in line with LEAP governance standards
• Translate project priorities into clear, actionable briefs for LEAP and vendor partners
• Monitor delivery progress and vendor management; proactively identify risks and escalate prioritization conflicts with structured context and recommended options
• Platform & Technology Integration (where applicable)
• Champion MyLearning and enterprise platforms within assigned projects, driving adoption, engagement, and a consistently high-quality learner experience
• Partner with Enterprise Learning, partnering closely with the Digital Learning Solution Partners (DLSPs) and MyLearning platform teams, to ensure learning content meets platform standards and fully leverages available functionality
• Support the integration of CASA-aligned AI tools, CRM platforms, and adaptive learning technologies within field or Head Office capability programs as required
• Track and analyze platform adoption metrics and learner data to drive continuous improvement
• Stakeholder Management & Cross-functional Partnership
• Build and maintain productive relationships with business stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, CASA, IT, and In-Market / BU teams to ensure learning integrates effectively with business objectives
• Operate effectively within a complex global cross-matrix environment, connecting and collaborating with key matrix partners including HR, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance
• Act as a trusted partner and subject matter connector, ensuring content accuracy and timely stakeholder review cycles
• Play a central role in driving cross-market collaboration, sharing of resources, minimizing duplication, and maximizing efficiencies
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Critically assess existing skills-based programs and employ a continuous improvement mindset to ensure programs remain current, relevant, and aligned to organizational goals
• Assess program effectiveness and evaluate whether programs should start, stop, or continue, in line with organizational goals and objectives
• Stay abreast of external trends in learning innovation, AI, and skill needs to ensure future readiness of the WW Commercialization Skills Team
• Leverage AI and alternative modalities to optimize learning experiences and drive efficiency without increasing cost base

(Disclaimer: The responsibilities listed above are only a summary; other responsibilities will be required as assigned.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; Master’s degree or Project Management certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ learning and development within the pharmaceutical industry experience required; experience launching global programs preferred
• Intermediate to expert training experience: training needs analysis, adult learning principles, learning design, development, execution, and evaluation
• Hands-on experience with AI tools for Learning content development (authoring, generation, workflow automation)
• Data-literate with experience using learner analytics to drive program decisions and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated strategic, forward-thinking, agile, enterprise mindset; comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to shifting project priorities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams effectively and simultaneously
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and influencing skills; able to operate credibly across functions and levels in a complex global cross-matrix environment
• Proven ability to influence without authority and present to senior leaders
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse internal stakeholders at global, regional, and country level
• Demonstrated track record of developing self and others to drive and enhance team performance
• Clear escalation discipline: able to distinguish between decisions within own remit and those requiring Associate Director input or governance resolution

Ability to travel for multiple meeting engagements (~5% internationally)

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn\'t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview

Princeton - NJ - US: $148,750 - $180,250

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/.

Benefits

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• 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.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the 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

Responsibilities

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.

Supporting People With Disabilities

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 [e-mail]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

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/

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