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Position Summary

The Change Manager, GPS Change & Transformation plays a critical role in building the Change capability for our GPS organization. The Change Manager, GPS C&T executes Change@BMS capability building for leaders, practitioners and colleagues, and drives the Change@BMS approach for key strategic initiatives - incorporating effective change strategies that accelerate and sustain the intended business outcomes of change.

Key Responsibilities

Design functional/initiative-level change plans in partnership with a diverse set of business leaders.Use a structured change management methodology (e.g., process and tools) to guide enterprise level and initiative-level change management activities.Liaise with key partners across GPS to ensure change imperatives are coordinated and reinforced to minimize the business disruption and increase commitment to change.Collaborate with key executives and other leaders across GPS to ensure that Change Management efforts align with the business strategy.Own change management programs for multiple strategic initiatives, while connecting to other ongoing and planned initiatives, to ensure a common and compelling vision for the organization.Diagnose GPS’s readiness for change. Provide hands on expertise and develop change strategies using the Change@BMS levers – Leadership Alignment, Stakeholder Engagement, Communications, Process, Systems and Structures, Metrics and Capability Building.Help support and coordinate the Change community for GPS (PMs, S&BE leads and teams, change practitioners, change agents, communication partners).Manage complex cross functional stakeholder alignment and issue and risk resolution. Create clear and efficient change strategies in collaboration with enterprise/functional/initiative representatives.Design the Change@BMS capability building strategy to boost Change Leadership effectiveness and organizational resilience.Deliver tailored interventions to increase change capability across GPS (e.g. leadership coaching, workshops, change agent training, etc.).

Qualifications & Experience

BA/BS degree required; Master’s (preferred) or other advanced degree in relevant science or engineering discipline with 5+ years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or related cGMP regulated industry5+ years of change management or relevant complex organizational transformation experience requiredDemonstrated track record converting complex challenges into clear plan of action and driving large cross-functional enterprise change initiatives to deliver intended business outcomesTrack record in developing and implementing successful business strategies in complex and global environmentsDeep knowledge and practical application in the area of business strategy implementationExperience working effectively with business/technology/innovation leaders to integrate change to drive resultsDemonstrated ability to collaborate across functions in a highly matrixed organization global settingStrong problem solver and facilitator, especially in highly ambiguous situations

Key skills desired:

Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environmentStrong business acumen and understanding of organizational challengesAbility to make the complex more easily understood through written narrative, visuals representations and clear presentation decksPossess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver executive presentationsExperience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies (PROCSI), and tools.Strong ability to flex and influence across critical stakeholders to drive enterprise agendaExceptional cross-functional / matrix / project leadership skillsOrganized with demonstrated strength in planning strategy and tacticsProven track record of balancing broad enterprise change strategies with pragmatic on the ground solutions that increase adoption and usage of desired change effortsRecognizing and accommodating diverse regional and organizational needs in change strategiesStrong problem solver and facilitator, especially in highly ambiguous situationsStrong developer of effective partnerships and relationships with all levelsCommitment and passion for achieving desired outcomes (i.e., value, quality, speed, cost).

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.

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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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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