Nida Khawaja
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Associate Director at BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, adept in leveraging Agile methodologies and exceptional communication skills to drive the successful deployment of digital solutions in Medical Affairs. Demonstrated expertise in project management and problem-solving, significantly enhancing organizational efficiency. Proven track record in fostering robust stakeholder relationships and delivering innovative digital platforms.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Medical Affairs
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
Princeton, NJ
07.2022 - Current
- Work as the primary liaison between IT Plan and/or Business teams and other matrix IT Delivery teams to analyze & validate published requirements to deliver technical solutions
- Created JIRA dashboards for stakeholders and end users
- Partner with engagement, capability leads and project management office to develop a capability specific roadmap, that caters project portfolio and includes budget and resource requirements
- Led the Special Treatment Scenario Application for CAR T (STACT) deployment to US, Europe and Japan
- Continued to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and ensure active engagement with key business leadership teams, forums and activities
- Accountable for the effective delivery, adoption, supporting service & analytics, Medical launch readiness, and overall Roadmap ownership for external facing capabilities
- Ensure technical solutions are compliant with BMS policies, procedures and regulations
- Collaborated with teams to identify key areas of focus to develop scalable digital solutions that support transformation of medical activities for HCPs
- Assessed and drive innovative digital tools and platforms to further develop the digital competencies and strategy within Scientific Communications and Medical Affairs
- Work closely with the Congress team to ensure the success of congress
- Ensuring metrics-driven approach to understanding value of channels and content, driving creation and rationalizing any that are not valuable
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Project Manager
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
Princeton, NJ
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Lead the cross-functional project team, manage the day-to-day operations, and served as the primary internal point of contact for the project
- Managed project/program activities including kickoff meetings, recurring status meetings, executive sponsor meetings, reporting, risk tracking, and conflict resolution
- Tracking progress of contract requests and coordinating with the Procurement, Grants and Contracts and Legal department
- Managing project financials including, creating project budgets, forecasting and Budget vs actual analysis
- Preparing government contractual related reports for contract Project Officer/Contracting Officer
- Creating, editing, complex, integrated project Gantts using MS Project
- Learned disease knowledge and product knowledge
- Creating and implementing project plans and overseeing their successful execution
- Proactively identified, assessed, and managed project risks
- Communicated project status, issues, and successes to senior management
- Developed and managed project timelines, budgets, and financial forecasts
- Applied project management best practices in the development, initiation, planning, execution, control and closing of projects
- Migrated SharePoint sites and co-lead admin for multiple SharePoint sites (Hematology, Oncology, Immunology, Fibrotic, Solid Tumors, Cardiovascular and Neuroscience)
Sr. Operations Analyst
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
Princeton, NJ
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed daily interactions and coordination of key operational activities for the Director of Digital Investment Governance
- Collaborated and worked with Portfolio Managers to understand and implement planning and operation process
- Designed, developed, and migrated an old non-user-friendly SharePoint team site to a new minimalistic SharePoint team site with easy-to-understand taxonomy
- Which allowed IT Business Partners and other matrix teams who referenced digital investment materials for their roadmaps and other processes in seconds vs
- Minutes and hours it took them on the older site
- Created, reviewed, and disseminated communications for Digital Investment Governance with the Director, partnering teams, and VP of Digital Investment Governance team to ensure messaging and articulation of ask was clear and actionable
- Created presentations with Director of Digital Investment Governance to articulate data-driven recommendations on financial progress and challenges faced at the enterprise investment portfolio level
Purchase Order Analyst
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
Princeton, NJ
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Identified the root causes of PO issues submitted by the Country market contacts across the globe by analysing patterns and trends by performing software request, purchase request and contracting activities including contract processing and compliance, purchasing list management, requisition, purchase order, and invoice processing
- Prepared SAP reports to determine the actuals vs
- Pending transactions and communicated with cross functional partners on purchase order changes
- Worked closely with the ITBPs (globally) in submitting the purchase order and ensuring the amount is within the budget
Project Manager
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
Princeton, NJ
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Engaged project sponsors and facilitated discussions with stakeholders to make complex decisions
- Prepared and presented written and oral presentations to senior executives on project status, as well as managing other project communications including 1) status reports to stakeholders, business units, vendors, project team and 2) metrics / assumptions on budget, time, and risk
- Manage all aspects of a project, including project delivery, PMO, project administration that will include progress reporting, and stakeholder engagement
- Organized work group meetings and progress meetings with project team, key stakeholders and with senior management where applicable
- Assessed situations requiring new or creative solutions, and provided recommendations that consider process and business needs
- Prepared steering committee presentations
- Proactively and effectively communicated with all project stakeholders including project steering committee, core team members and project owners
- Effectively planned, organized, and conducted all project related meetings, including steering committee, stakeholder and core team meetings
Project Manager
TIA-CREFF
Edison, NJ
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Lead an offshore team to direct the strategic integration of a new internal website in conjunction with senior executives to ensure that project goals remain aligned with high-level corporate objectives
- Utilized various project management methodologies to plan, implement, and test programs focused on internal communications, business costs, and operating procedures
- Foster exceptional working relationships with colleagues across the business and attend key internal and external meetings during the project planning phase
- Conceptualized process flowcharts for the entire team using Vision and PowerPoint and worked with the CEO of Digital Communications to create slide decks
- Facilitated program and project meetings; maintain Statement of Work and Resource Allocation Trackers
Project Manager/Business System Analyst
WELLS FARGO
New Brunswick, NJ
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted in the successful Oracle migration to the newly designed Exadata platform with input into the planning, information gathering, and testing phases as requested by the senior executive team
- Developed close working relationships with SQL and Sybase database administrators to maintain the highest levels of compliance in line with legal and regulatory requirements
- Managed the administration of project objectives including scheduling, documentation, meeting agendas, and minutes
- Prepared detailed reports for the senior management team to define, validate, and justify specific projects and their forecasted impact on business efficiency and profitability
JR. Project Manager
DARDEN
Burnsville, MN
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Tracked and analysed project performance to develop complex progress reports to assist in the long-term planning process
- Attended key meetings and published minutes on the project SharePoint site to ensure the accurate documentation of ongoing project metrics
- Provided an analysis of projects costs and carried out an account reconciliation to reimburse out of pocket expenses
JR. Project Coordinator
TARGET
Minneapolis, MN
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Analysed detailed project reports to identify and resolve discrepancies to ensure effective and timely project delivery
- Liaised with numerous internal and external stakeholders as a key point of contact to facilitate progress from planning through to project completion
- Coordinated clients, colleagues, and vendors to plan and implement activities, provisioning, environment setup, installation, and integration testing
Education
Product Management Certificate -
ONEMONTH CORP
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
New Brunswick, NJ11.2014
Skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- SAP
- Jira
- Medical Affairs
- PMO
- Interpersonal
- SharePoint
- KPI
- Analytical
- Agile
- Project Management
- Product Management
- MS Office
- Technical Support
Websites
Additionalprofessionalexperience
- McGraw Hill Federal Credit Union, Financial Services Consultant, 09/01/13, 03/01/14
- JP Morgan Chase, Relationship Officer, 12/01/11, 08/01/13
- PNC Bank, Financial Sales Consultant, 05/01/08, 11/01/11
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Director, Medical Affairs
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
07.2022 - Current
Project Manager
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
06.2021 - 07.2022
Sr. Operations Analyst
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
02.2019 - 06.2021
Purchase Order Analyst
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
11.2018 - 02.2019
Project Manager
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
01.2018 - 12.2018
Project Manager
TIA-CREFF
03.2017 - 12.2017
Project Manager/Business System Analyst
WELLS FARGO
02.2016 - 02.2017
JR. Project Manager
DARDEN
06.2015 - 02.2016
JR. Project Coordinator
TARGET
05.2014 - 05.2015
Product Management Certificate -
ONEMONTH CORP
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
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