Associate Director, Supply Chain Product Lead, Cell Therapy
Associate Director, Supply Chain Product Lead, Cell TherapyWorking with Us 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. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.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 ChainDevelop multi-year supply strategyAdvise and influence the implementation strategies for supply-related changes, in collaboration with cross-functional and functional team membersDevelop and implement strategies for managing supply fragmentationGuide the inventory strategy for critical "make" items (i.e. vector, plasmids, RNPs, etc.)Identify and escalate supply risks and propose solutionsAs required, provide and present supply chain updates to Cell Therapy Governance bodiesEnsure alignment of Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Clinical Operations understanding of current program objectives, facilitate escalations, and drive solutionsPromote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and preventionBuild and maintain positive relationships with functions across the Cell Therapy networkPerforms other tasks as assignedUp to 15% travel, domestic and internationalQualifications & Experience:BA/BS degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, or related fields8+ years of related experience in supply chain, GMP manufacturing, or clinical operations in a biopharma environment3+ years of experience leading teamsExperience in Cell Therapy, supply chain systems, and product lifecycle management highly desiredDemonstrated knowledge of operational supply chain execution and matrix team managementEffective oral and written communicationDemonstrated business acumen, with ability to deliver executive level presentations, challenge assumptions, and drive decision-makingAble to evolve with the needs of a dynamic and/or ambiguous environmentExperience with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements (EMA, TGA)If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.Compensation Overview:Devens - MA - US: $179,590 - $217,618Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $167,840 - $203,384Princeton - NJ - US: $167,840 - $203,384Seattle - WA: $184,620 - $223,716The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.Work-life benefits include:Paid Time OffUS Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidaysBased on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through scienceTM ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site ProtocolBMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.Supporting People with Disabilities