Associate Director, Cell Therapy Sales, Operations, & Mid/Long-Term Supply Planning

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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 rich in diversity.

Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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.

Position Summary

The Associate Director- Cell Therapy Sales, Operations, & Mid / Long-Term Supply Planning is a key contributor to a GSC organization that leads and drives business critical business processes of Sales, & Operations Planning (monthly), detailed monthly drug product planning / scheduling activities (monthly), and Long-Term Supply & Capacity Planning (semi-annually).

Scope of role includes both Commercial & Clinical phase assets and / or priorities.The Associate Director will collaborate heavily with inter-department colleagues as well as a large set of cross-functional stakeholders inclusive of Manufacturing Operations, External Manufacturing, Product Operations, Network Strategy, Manufacturing Sciences & Technology, Product Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Operations, Global Supply Chain functions, and Clinical Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end bottoms up assumptions gathering process to enable Long-Term Supply Planning
• Own, optimize, and execute Long-Term Supply models
• Collate clear & concise conclusions, narratives, and supporting data sets to report out Long-Term Supply Plan to executive stakeholders.
• Key contributor to efforts to digitize planning across 1-10 year planning horizon.
• As required, provide and present supply chain updates to Cell Therapy Governance bodies
• Contribute content and insights to numerous forums / meetings within monthly S&OP cycle.
• Provide oversight and key contributions to monthly turn of 1-3 year monthly capacity planning business process as necessary.
• Provide oversight and key contributions to monthly turn of 1-3 year drug product manufacturing schedule as necessary.
• Advise, influence, & coach intra-department colleagues as necessary.
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and proactivity
• Build and maintain positive relationships with functions across the Cell Therapy network
• Performs other tasks as assigned
• Up to 15% travel, domestic and international

Qualifications & Experience

• BA / BS degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, or related fields
• 8+ years of related experience in supply chain, supply planning, GMP manufacturing, or clinical operations in a biopharma environment
• 5+ years of experience leading teams within a matrixed working environment
• 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
• Experience in Cell Therapy, supply chain systems, and product lifecycle management highly desired
• 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)
• Location : This position, candidate can sit in Summit West, Princeton Pike, New Brunswick, or Seattle offices.

The starting compensation for this job based in Washington state is a range from

$166,000 - $208,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following : 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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients’ lives through science™ , 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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 Protocol

BMS has a diverse 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.

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