Sr. Director, Global Data Management (GDM) Process, Systems and Operational Excellence

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Job Title

Sr.Director, Global Data Management (GDM) Process, Systems and Operational Excellence

Division

Research and Development (R&D), Global Drug Development (GDD), Global Development Operations (GDO), Global Data Management (GDM)

Functional Area Description

GDM is responsible for clinical trial data acquisition, data management and review, and medical coding for trials across the BMS R&D portfolio.

Position Summary

Sr.Director, GDM Process ,Systems & Operational Excellence Position is accountable for partnering with the VP, GDM & GDM Leadership Team to manage key strategic and tactical activities including the execution of the strategic vision for the organization, and to enable a highly efficient and engaged organization through operational directives and key initiatives.

Further the role is accountable for the maintenance of a robust Quality Management System (QMS) covering GDM business processes/systems and quality events.
 

This role is a member of the GDM Leadership Team (GDMLT) co-located  with VP,GDM and is expected to be in office 50% of the time over 2 weeks per company policy.

Position Responsibilities

• Facilitating the development of GDM business strategy in partnership with the GDMLT.
• Translating business strategy into divisional objectives with actionable plans, and governance for successful delivery.
• Establishing and running governance for ongoing review of portfolio health successful delivery of portfolio priorities.
• Leading the development and management of a continuous business improvement strategy for GDM, including implementation of and change management for major business initiatives and integration.
• Managing GDM communications and engagements.
• Working closely with IT, ensure clinical systems enable the efficient, effective, and compliant delivery of the GDM processes, including development and execution of automation and innovation strategies. 
• Defining process monitoring methods, including data collection and analysis, metrics, and associated targets, and reporting mechanisms including GDM quality and process effectiveness aspects.
• Providing leadership and oversight to the GDM process and audits ensuring quality readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Leading GDM efforts to scope, plan, and implement process improvements such as process, procedure, systems, and training material changes, and use of appropriate change management and communication principles.
• Providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and career development, including engagement and retention support to staff in order to maximize their potential.  Empower and hold staff to high quality performance and delivery.
• Engaging and energizing employees through communication of goals, priorities and other business critical information as well as focus on employee value proposition, development and retention activities.
• Develop and promote a work place culture that values diversity of thought, promotes integrity, and creates an atmosphere that supports coaching and fosters accountability.
• Develop strong and productive working relationships with key stakeholders throughout BMS, demonstrate the ability to think strategically across R&D, and effectively influence peers and senior management.

Degree Requirements

Bachelors degree required with an advanced degree preferred

Experience Requirements

At least 15 years of relevant industry experience in concentrated disciplines of R&D, Operations, Validation, and/or Quality preferred.

Key Competency Requirements

• Expert understanding of the drug devel