Associate Director, Supply Chain Product Lead, Cell Therapy

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The Associate Director, Supply Chain Product Lead (SCPL) represents Global Supply Chain for clinical phase products in the BMS Cell Therapy pipeline. The SCPL is a core member of critical matrix teams for assigned programs (i.e. CMC Team, GO Team, and associated sub-teams) and leads a matrixed supply chain sub-team. This individual may also be a people manager/leader for a small direct team.

The SCPL collaborates with key stakeholders to develop and evolve multi-year supply strategies, translates supply-related program deliverables and risks into the Supply Demand & Operations Planning (SD&OP) process, and drives end-to-end supply solutions in collaboration with functional and cross-functional team members. The SCPL routinely interacts with members of Development CMC, Product Operations, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, Product Quality, Regulatory CMC, internal and external manufacturing, Patient Operations, Global Supply Chain functions, and Clinical Development to develop and drive a holistic strategy for the program supply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive end-to-end supply solutions within Cell Therapy program teams and Global Supply Chain
• Develop multi-year supply strategy
• Advise and influence the implementation strategies for supply-related changes, in collaboration with cross-functional and functional team members
• Develop and implement strategies for managing supply fragmentation
• Guide the inventory strategy for critical “make” items (i.e. vector, plasmids, RNPs, etc.)
• Identify and escalate supply risks and propose solutions
• As required, provide and present supply chain updates to Cell Therapy Governance bodies
• Ensure alignment of Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Clinical Operations understanding of current program objectives, facilitate escalations, and drive solutions
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and prevention
• Build and maintain positive relationships with functions across the Cell Therapy network
• Performs other tasks as assigned
• Up to 15% travel, domestic and international

Qualifications & Experience:

• BA/BS degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, or related fields
• 8+ years of related experience in supply chain, GMP manufacturing, or clinical operations in a biopharma environment
• 3+ years of experience leading teams
• Experience in Cell Therapy, supply chain systems, and product lifecycle management highly desired
• Demonstrated knowledge of operational supply chain execution and matrix team management
• Effective oral and written communication
• Demonstrated business acumen, with ability to deliver executive level presentations, challenge assumptions, and drive decision-making
• Able to evolve with the needs of a dynamic and/or ambiguous environment
• Experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements (EMA, TGA)

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