Associate Director, Bms Foundation Program Officer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Mumbai, India
50% onsite
Foundation strategy and grant portfolio management
Adult and pediatric cancers programs
External stakeholder relationship management
The Program Director will lead and grow the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation’s strategy, partnerships, and grant portfolio in India across two signature pillars: Adult Cancers and Pediatric Cancers and Blood Disorders
Job Summary
The Program Director will lead and grow the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation’s strategy, partnerships, and grant portfolio in India across two signature pillars: Adult Cancers and Pediatric Cancers and Blood Disorders.
This senior leadership role is accountable for ensuring high-quality execution, compliance, measurable impact, and alignment with the Foundation’s mission as a catalytic, risk-capital grant maker.
Key responsibilities include leading program strategy, overseeing the grant lifecycle, managing senior-level relationships with key institutions, and leading, mentoring, and developing in-country program staff.
Matching Summary
The Program Director will lead and grow the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation’s strategy, partnerships, and grant portfolio in India across two signature pillars: Adult Cancers and Pediatric Cancers and Blood Disorders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Foundation strategy and grant portfolio management
Adult and Pediatric Cancers programs
External stakeholder relationship management
Grant lifecycle oversight
Risk management and compliance
Nice-to-have
Catalytic risk capital grant maker
Systems change and evidence generation
Thought leadership and communications
High-achieving team culture
Key Requirements
10+ years of experience in philanthropy, global health, or health systems strengthening
Advanced degree in Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences, or related field
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs
Proven people leadership and team management experience
Experience working within India’s health or research ecosystem