Associate Director, Clinical Supply Program Leader

Overview

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Bristol Myers Squibb offers work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. This role provides opportunities to grow and thrive alongside high-achieving teams with a focus on making an impact in the clinical supply chain for R&D programs.

Associate Director, Clinical Supply Program Leader strategizes direction for clinical supply chain planning activities for assigned programs in the R&D Portfolio. Proactively recognizes and addresses technical and regulatory issues to meet the requirements of the clinical development program and Project Team objectives. Serves as a subject matter expert on the global use of investigational material in clinical studies.

• Provides strategic direction for clinical supply chain planning activities for assigned programs in the R&D Portfolio.
• Serve as primary Clinical Supply Services point of contact on Development and Project Teams.
• Lead Clinical Supply Matrix Teams to develop integrated cross-functional strategy and implementation plans to ensure continuous supply of investigational product as outlined by Project Team strategies and objectives.
• Align functional execution plans with approved supply strategies.
• Primary interface with governing bodies and communicate and implement governance decisions.
• Ensure alignment between project strategy and tactical execution of supply plans.
• Maintain coherence between global supply strategy, Project Team objectives and Clinical Supply Chain management objectives.
• Provide overall project leadership to the Clinical Supply Matrix Teams; articulate clear vision and direction aligned with the BMS mission.
• Clarify team roles, establish expectations, and hold team members accountable for commitments and timelines.
• Create an environment of open communication and actively listen to other viewpoints; manage conflicts constructively.
• Establish a framework for decision making empowering team members at the team and governance/executive levels.
• Manage and maintain study supply budgets (including IP and comparators) to align with study timelines and deliverables with functional partners’ support.
• Lead end-to-end program forecasting with accurate projections of clinical supply needs based on enrollment trends, protocol changes, and portfolio priorities.
• Escalate issues in a timely fashion.

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 10+ years clinical supply chain or related operational planning/leadership experience.
• Experience across multiple functional areas (clinical, regulatory, quality, product development) with broad understanding of pharmaceutical development.
• Expert knowledge of all phases of drug development, functions and processes relevant to drug development, and project management principles in the biopharmaceutical environment.
• Extensive planning and execution of investigational materials supply strategies.
• Demonstrated strategic and leadership skills.
• Expert knowledge of PM best practices; PMI PMP certification preferred.
• Proven ability to develop, communicate, and gain support for execution plans with diverse stakeholders.
• Results-oriented with the ability to execute strategy and meet objectives.
• Experience managing change in a dynamic, complex matrix environment.
• Strong background in cGxPs and ICH requirements.
• Excellent cross-functional negotiating skills and ability to coach team members.
• Influences key stakeholders outside the team.

The compensation overview is provided on the careers site and may include additional incentive cash and stock opportunities based on eligibility. Benefits vary by location and role.

On-site, hybrid, and field-based work models may apply depending on site and role requirements. BMS is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing accommodations as needed throughout the recruitment process.

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R1596859 Associate Director, Clinical Supply Program Leader