Manager, Third Party Oversight and Strategy

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. Position Summary The Manager, Third Party Strategy and Oversight (TPSO) supports the operational execution of third‑party oversight activities within Patient Safety (PS). This role is responsible for monitoring performance, maintaining oversight metrics, supporting compliance activities, and contributing to continuous improvement of outsourced pharmacovigilance (PV) activities. The role works closely with TPSO leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure third parties operate in compliance with global PV regulations, GVP requirements, BMS quality standards, and contractual obligations. The role is primarily execution‑focused, providing data, analysis, documentation, and recommendations to support effective governance and decision‑making. Duties/Responsibilities Third‑Party Oversight & Monitoring * Perform day‑to‑day management and oversight activities for assigned third‑party vendors, distributors, or business partners performing PV‑related activities. * Collect, track, and maintain third‑party performance data, KPIs, and quality metrics in accordance with established oversight processes. * Review metrics and reports for completeness, accuracy, and trends; flag potential risks or compliance concerns for escalation and proactively recommend mitigation and improvement/corrective actions to PS teams. * Support investigation and documentation of compliance issues, including deviations, root cause analysis inputs, and CAPA tracking. Compliance, Quality & Inspection Readiness * Support audit and inspection readiness activities related to third‑party oversight, including document preparation, evidence collection, and response tracking. * Assist in the review of safety agreements (e.g., PVAs, SOWs) to ensure oversight requirements are addressed and understood. * Maintain accurate and inspection‑ready records supporting third‑party oversight activities. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication * Work collaboratively with BMS stakeholders to resolve third‑party issues in a timely manner. * Prepare oversight inputs, summaries, and data for governance forums and management reviews. * Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and external partners within defined role scope. * Support projects that build strategic third-party oversight capabilities, processes and standards to ensure delivery of PS objectives. * Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and training relating to core responsibilities as needed. Culture & Ways of Working * Demonstrate a strong quality mindset and promote a culture of quality and compliance, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. * Contribute positively to a collaborative and inclusive team environment. * Support broader SQM initiatives and book of work, as assigned. Reporting Relationship This role reports to: Head of Third-Party Oversight and Strategy Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, or a related...