Senior Manager, Value Chain Leader

Bristol Myers Squibb • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

The Value Chain Leader (VCL) will lead and coordinate Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) brand strategy activities, which may include, but are not limited to: Ensuring on-time new brand / line extension launches, and implementation/execution of other brand value chain strategies, i.e., deletions Partner closely with GPS and alliance partners (as applicable) to facilitate implementation of key brand objectives including changes to the network, risk mitigation initiatives, multi-site productivity initiatives, and others as required Supports or leads the creation and refresh of Annual Product Strategy document, Business Continuity Plan, and Annual Product Review In cases where responsibility is transitioned after certain milestones, the VCL will also be responsible for smooth transitions to receiving teams such as the Site to Market teams. Initiative chartering, planning, team formation, role clarification, and execution oversight. In addition, the VCL will be responsible for securing initiative endorsements through appropriate governance teams, establishing and reporting key project metrics, and identifying, reporting, and driving solutions for project risks. Lead cross-functional teams and be responsible for the development and execution of cross-functional plans, ensuring the realization of targeted business outcomes from the initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for cross-functional team leadership; project management; development of detailed business cases, plans and timelines; use of project management tools, and ensuring documentation of all decisions according to appropriate decision rights.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Technical Field (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, related life sciences or engineering)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry with exposure to one or more areas within development, operations, supply chain, technology, quality, regulatory, and research
• Capability to build alignment with business partners including research & development, commercial operations, and manufacturing leaders, by understanding connections across the organizations, building strong relationships, being transparent and reliable, and delivering on commitments
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead matrix teams and influence areas not under direct organizational reporting lines to communicate challenging goals and achieve objectives
• Possesses good financial acumen and skilled in project management and decision analysis

Nice To Haves

• Advanced technical degree, MBA, and/or equivalent experiences desirable
• Understanding of pharmaceutical and/or biological product development, new product launch, and lifecycle management processes desirable
• External experience (outside BMS and outside pharma/ biopharma industry) and experience with external relationships/ contracts a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) brand strategy activities
• Ensuring on-time new brand / line extension launches, and implementation/execution of other brand value chain strategies
• Partner closely with GPS and alliance partners to facilitate implementation of key brand objectives including changes to the network, risk mitigation initiatives, multi-site productivity initiatives
• Supports or leads the creation and refresh of Annual Product Strategy document, Business Continuity Plan, and Annual Product Review
• Responsible for smooth transitions to receiving teams such as the Site to Market teams
• Initiative chartering, planning, team formation, role clarification, and execution oversight
• Securing initiative endorsements through appropriate governance teams, establishing and reporting key project metrics, and identifying, reporting, and driving solutions for project risks
• Lead cross-functional teams and be responsible for the development and execution of cross-functional plans, ensuring the realization of targeted business outcomes from the initiatives
• Cross-functional team leadership
• Project management
• Development of detailed business cases, plans and timelines
• Use of project management tools
• Ensuring documentation of all decisions according to appropriate decision rights

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees