Patient Planning Manager, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

53d • Onsite

About The Position

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team. The Patient Planning Manager, Planning & Scheduling, Cell Therapy is accountable to manage supply chain and logistics planning duties for the BMS Cell Therapy Facility. Key responsibilities include managing product and patient scheduling, patient product shipping/receiving, and cold chain logistics of personalized cell therapies produced at the cell therapy manufacturing site. Co-ordinate with key stakeholders to ensure patient slots and requirements are supported through manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or similar
• 5+ years relevant work experience required
• 3+ years of experience supporting ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Experience in a Site Supply Chain Organization
• Experience in biopharmaceutical clinical, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercialization
• Experience with lean six sigma projects and change execution management
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may substitute.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD
• Advanced proficiency in Site Scheduling / planning / ERP systems and analytics tools
• Advanced knowledge of fundamental concepts of materials management, planning, and site production scheduling
• Ability to effectively communicate problem statements and viable solution options using pro vs. con and cost vs. benefit approaches
• Ability to present data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time
• Ability to work as a team and mentor peers and direct reports
• Ability to understand and solve complicated supply and demand problems
• Intermediate knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations

Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact for Supply chain and the finite Scheduling team
• Manage short term master production scheduling and manufacturing needs
• Manage and communicate patient schedule changes and impact to approved production plan
• Act as the point of contact for Cell Therapy Global Patient Scheduling (incoming & outgoing)
• Manage the in-coming flow following patient apheresis material; partner with Cell Therapy Material Operations, Manufacturing, & Quality to ensure readiness for prompt receipt, inspection, and start of processing
• Conduct investigation and root cause analyses on any supply disruptions or material quality issues and report on corrective actions
• Manage secondary packaging of final drug product and return shipment to patients
• Manage Site Supply Chain Standard Operating procedures
• Own and manage deviations and corrective/preventive actions
• Own and manage change controls
• Foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement and problem solving and prevention
• Track and report metrics
• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams to improve systems, processes, or internal/external performance
• Limited global travel up to 10% of time may be required

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees