Associate Director, Business Process Lead, Manufacturing Site Scheduling

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS’s continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

Job Summary

This job is part of the Supply Chain Capabilities Organization that has been established to manage the rapidly evolving Cell Therapy environment. At the intersection of people, process, and systems is the Global Business Process Owner (BPO). The Global Business Process Lead (BPL) reports to the Global Business Process Owner and works with an expanding network of manufacturing sites to foster cross-site collaboration and deliver a road map for continuous improvement and help drive decision-making for major programs and initiatives in the network.

This job reports in through Bristol Myers Squibb’s Business Process Owner and works closely with Cell Therapy leadership, Cell Therapy subject matter experts, and IT partners. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how BMS’s Cell Therapy manufacturing network operates and be part of a team influencing the overall future of the Cell Therapy network.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a cross-functional matrix organization focused on a manufacturing business processes (note: this excludes manufacturing science and technology, which is managed independently)
• Develop the strategy and business process road map for the Cell Therapy manufacturing network
• Lead, develop and implement policies and procedures based on current regulations and industry standards to ensure readiness for the transition from clinical to commercial
• Partner with leaders in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, IT and others to ensure compliant and scalable processes
• Prioritize the pipeline of requirements for cell therapy systems. Final decision-maker on design.
• Coach and mentor a cross-functional community of professionals
• Work with senior leaders to help establish performance goals and strategic/operational objectives for the Cell Therapy Business organization
• Develop process metrics that can be used to provide performance insights to stakeholders

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences or engineering discipline and a minimum of 10 years of relevant Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical or Cell Therapy industry experience. Scheduling experience is strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of direct experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing processes
• 5+ Experience leading cross-functional matrix teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skilled at presenting complex topics to senior leaders.
• Proven record leading or contributing to projects or programs in support of GXP operations
• Proven experience operating successfully in a complex organizational environment.
• Proven ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities and unexpected events while maintaining a positive work attitude

Competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities, other

• Experience with simulation software (RTMS, SIMIO, etc.) a significant plus.
• Familiarity with BMS applications (including SAP, EMES, etc) a significant plus.
• Ability to quickly gain and apply specific business knowledge.
• Strong creative problem-solving skills to answer key business questions.
• Rapidly draws inferences from limited data, identify and link to implications and provide recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse teams across organizational lines and structures.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated abilit