Associate Director Supply Chain Product Leader

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

Represent Global Supply Chain on product focused at Global Operations Team (GO-Team) and Regulatory & Supply Team (RST); lead the SC sub-team to drive brand Supply chain performance

Develop annual E2E Product Supply Strategy (including inventory, sourcing strategies, logistics and business continuity)

Own & drive E2E value stream map improvements related to supply chain activities (training and processes)

Maintain regulatory and supply strategy (in partnership with Regulatory Lead) and supporting material control strategy (in partnership with Quality Product Lead)

Support GSR (responsible to escalate brand-level exceptions) and market S&OP (responsible to cascade down brand strategy)

Ensure Alliance Management and business partners aligned to brand strategy

Create strategic ‘what-if’ scenarios to proactively identify risks and opportunities

Engaging with Long-term Planning for sourcing strategies

Endorse product scenario analysis from the Planning Team – confirm manufacturing plan is aligned to supply and demand requirements

Develop strategies to manage supply fragmentation

Lead resolution of escalated global supply risks (through Allocation)

Assess Supply Chain Management impact during Change Management execution for process changes

Professional experience and qualifications

Education

· Undergraduate Degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Life Sciences

· Advanced degree, diploma or certification in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or MBA strongly preferred

Experience / Knowledge Desired

· Required: 10 years of related experience in supply chain or manufacturing in a Pharmaceutical environment. Knowledge of/exposure to world class planning and execution processes and preferably supported by ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (preferably SAP suites). Minimum of 3 years of experience as a leader of cross-functional teams and/or managing staff.

· Highly Preferred: experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain.

· Strongly Preferred: Good understanding and exposure to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory requirements (EMA, TGA).

· Strongly Preferred: Experience in working internationally in a fast-paced, reputed, global pharmaceutical/Bio-Technology or Consumer company organized in a matrix structure

· Preferred: Experience in developing and implementing world class, global supply chain planning processes and managing them through deployment of global advanced planning and scheduling systems

Additional professional and personal requirements include:

· Business Acumen: Has a strong understanding of the key business drivers of the industry/organization. Persuades others with fact-based judgments of the business situation.

· Setting Strategy: Makes decisions that balance a variety of factors (e.g., quality, cost, risk, short-term v. long-term impact, etc.). Sets a clear direction for others in times of uncertainty and change. Constructively challenges the conventional wisdom or accepted ways of doing things.

· Executing for Results: Maintains high standards of performance for himself/herself and others, and follows through on commitments. Demonstrates integrity, and sticks to core values and principles. Takes the long view, and when faced with challenging obstacles, persists over a significant period of time to achieve his/her agenda. Conveys a sense of urgency, and drives issues to closure. Makes timely decisions when a quick response is required and a number of possible alternatives are available.

· Leading Teams: Holds people accountable for agreed-to results. Identifies and keeps others focused on the most important metrics to drive the business. Forges strong, diverse teams of people with multiple perspectives and talents. Includes direct reports and key stakeholders in setting goals, developing plans and making decisions to build commitment and create alignment. Is a strong mentor and builds organizations of effective leaders.

· Building Relationships and Using Influence: Establishes credibility and earns respect with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders including senior executives, manufacturing and other functional leaders, regulatory professionals, contractors and other partners. Is highly articulate, and makes arguments in a clear and compelling manner. Is able to “get things done” without compromising principles. Has excellent negotiating skills, and achieves win-win outcomes in difficult situations.

Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com