Associate Director, Clinical Supply Lead (CSL)

Bristol Myers Squibb • Princeton, NJ

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Working 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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Lead (CSL) provides, and is accountable for, strategic direction and oversight for forecasting, planning, and end-to-end (E2E) clinical supply chain activities across assigned programs within assigned Therapeutic Area (TA). This role leads the development of supply strategies, manages data inputs, and provides guidance for TA staffing allocations to support clinical studies. The CSL role also supports decision-making for global clinical studies, supporting alignment with study priorities, protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational goals. As a subject matter expert in the global use of investigational material, the Associate Director proactively recognizes and addresses technical and regulatory issues that may impact clinical development objectives. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, partners, stakeholders, and clinical leadership to deliver seamless supply solutions, drive analysis, efficiency, and innovation, and enable operational excellence throughout the clinical trial lifecycle. This role assists the CSC leadership team in the effective collaboration, coordination, performance, and execution of CSC support to assigned programs as well as the creation and sustainment of a data-enabled CSL ecosystem integrated with common systems, tools, and emerging technologies (including, but not limited to, AI).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• 10+ years clinical supply chain or related operational planning/ leadership experience.
• Experience in multiple functional areas (clinical, regulatory, quality) demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmaceutical development.
• Knowledge of all phases of drug development, the functions and processes relevant to drug development, and project management principles.
• Extensive knowledge in planning, forecasting, and execution of investigational materials supply strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with, and influence, cross-functional people/teams to accomplish clinical supply goals and objectives within established timelines using approved processes.
• Experience leading and managing change in a dynamic, complex environment.
• Proven record of high level of analytical and problem-solving skills and using those skills to monitor key milestones in the global clinical supply process.
• Strong background in cGxPs and ICH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute the strategic vision and direction for clinical asset planning activities and ensure alignment of program plans with established strategy, making recommendations for improvement, as needed.
• Provide oversight of clinical supply planning activities within assigned programs and support continuous improvement of team execution.
• Contribute observations to TA leadership regarding team functioning and opportunities to strengthen communication, decision-making, and role clarity.
• Provide support and guidance to matrix team members within assigned programs and contribute to strengthening clinical supply planning capabilities.
• Support CSC leadership in preparing materials for governing bodies and other key stakeholders and provide subject-matter expertise to inform asset-related decisions.
• Execute CSL processes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including analysis of KPIs and recommendations for enhancements.
• Resolve issues within program scope and escalate higher‑impact risks to leadership in a timely manner.
• Serve as the primary Clinical Supply Chain point of contact for assigned compounds and associated studies, leading communications regarding global supply strategy with study team as appropriate.
• Lead matrix teams to develop integrated cross-functional strategies, resourcing, and implementation plans, ensuring continuous supply of investigational product in alignment with Project Team strategies, priorities, and objectives, and ensure timely delivery of quality clinical supplies to support clinical programs.
• Oversee development of supply forecasts for complex studies through the evaluation, assessment, and refinement of the clinical development plan and protocol analysis.
• Ensures monitoring of inventory and drug utilization versus the forecast considering country requirements and logistical timelines.
• Partners with Global Development Operations (GDO) and Finance to operationalize the Clinical Development & Operations Planning (CD&OP) process attending the Demand Alignment meetings and running the Supply Review meetings for the products that they have responsibility for.
• Assists with the adoption and sustainment of a data-enabled ecosystem integrated with AI technologies.
• Appropriately and proactively manages risks and escalations to resolve issues with portfolio-wide implications; when issues occur, champion root cause analysis and issue remediation.
• Oversee budget tool updates and purchase justification requests.

Benefits

• 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 Off US 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 holidays Based 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees