Associate Director, Supply Chain Product Lead, Cell Therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

8d • $167,840 - $223,716 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Cell Therapy, supply chain systems, and product lifecycle management highly desired

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level