Associate Director, Bms Foundation Program Officer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Mumbai, India
50% onsite
Foundation strategy and grant portfolio
Adult and pediatric cancers programs
External representation and partnership development
Lead and grow the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation’s strategy, partnerships, and grant portfolio in India across Adult Cancers (MLCCP) and Pediatric Cancers and Blood Disorders (HOPE Program)
Job Summary
Lead and grow the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation’s strategy, partnerships, and grant portfolio in India across Adult Cancers (MLCCP) and Pediatric Cancers and Blood Disorders (HOPE Program).
Serve as the Foundation’s primary external representative in India, accountable for high-quality execution, compliance, measurable impact, and alignment with the Foundation’s mission.
Translate global strategy into locally grounded, high-impact programs and steward complex, multi-partner portfolios with delegated decision-making authority.
Matching Summary
Lead and grow the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation’s strategy, partnerships, and grant portfolio in India across Adult Cancers (MLCCP) and Pediatric Cancers and Blood Disorders (HOPE Program).
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Foundation strategy and grant portfolio
Adult and Pediatric Cancers programs
External representation and partnership development
Grant lifecycle management and oversight
Compliance, risk management, and governance
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks
Nice-to-have
Catalytic risk capital grant maker
Systems change and evidence generation
Thought leadership and strategic storytelling
High-achieving teams and professional development
Key Requirements
Advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in philanthropy, global health, public health, or health systems strengthening
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs
Managing multi-year grant portfolios
Strong understanding of oncology and/or pediatric subspecialty care
Proven people leadership and team management experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Experience working within India’s health or research ecosystem