Senior Director, Devens Digital Plant and Site IT Lead

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Summary:

At BMS, digital innovation and information technology are central to our vision of transforming patients’ lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology.  We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision-making, and enhanced patient care.   
If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team! 

Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Insights and Technology (BI&T)- BioPharma Operating Units, the Sr. Director, BI&T, Devens Digital Plant and Site BI&T Lead will be directly accountable to the US Biologics Leader and Devens Campus Leader and will be accountable for the Manufacturing Digital Operations and support operations of the site – to include Commercial and Clinical biologics drug substance manufacturing, site Product Development, and laboratory operations. Member of the Devens Site Leadership team and the BioPharma BI&T Leadership team. The incumbent will also be a standing member of the Devens Campus leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a matrixed organization composed of both site direct reports and groups of indirect reports to deliver effective, innovative, and foundational solutions that realized of the site’s next generation digital vision of a Smart Factory.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing information technology team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Strong contributor to the Biologics Operations Leadership and Devens Campus Leadership Teams and develops strategic and collaborative partnerships with them. Is a trusted partner and advisor to all stakeholders on site, demonstrating deep domain knowledge of shop floor operations.

• Responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of digital capabilities for Devens Commercial and Clinical Manufacturing, Devens site Product Development (automation), and Laboratory Operations that ensure maximal use of the site manufacturing capacity. The role will also provide automation hardware and IT infrastructure support for the Devens Cell Therapy facility.

• Responsible for 24x7 operational support across all capabilities with a primary focus on automation (control systems), information technology, site infrastructure and computer system validation used in manufacturing and laboratories operations.

• Responsible to strategically adapt digital capabilities required to prosecute the BMS biologics pipeline with agility and urgency.

• Responsible to strategically align site digital QC Lab operations with business applications teams across all commercial sites. 

• Oversee the development and management of the IT budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals. Negotiate and manage contracts with IT vendors, service providers, and consultants.

• People leadership responsibilities for a team of 40+ IT and automation professionals plus many more consultants and contractors. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.

• Demonstrate matrix leadership of IT resources in other IT functions: responsible for ensuring that all IT functions are successful in their delivery of services to the Devens site.  Key matrix IT partner functions include internal and strategic external partners.

• Promote a safe and compliant environment and mindset.

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