Associate Director Life Cycle Leader

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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.

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The Life Cycle Leader (LCL) will have the opportunity to lead and coordinate all Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) activities related to the brand strategy and execution of major projects and initiatives critical to the brand strategy. These initiatives may include, but not be limited to, change implementation, network planning, risk mitigation initiatives, multi-site productivity initiatives, alliance management, and/or new product launch. The LCL will 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. In cases where responsibility is transitioned after certain milestones, the LCL will also be responsible for smooth transitions to receiving teams such as the Site to Market teams.

Role Description: The Life Cycle Leader (LCL) will have the opportunity to lead and coordinate all Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) activities related to the brand and execution of major projects and initiatives critical to the brand strategy. These initiatives may include, but not be limited to, change implementation, network planning, risk mitigation initiatives, multi-site productivity initiatives, alliance management, and/or new product launch. The LCL will 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. In cases where responsibility is transitioned after certain milestones, the LCL will also be responsible for smooth transitions to receiving teams such as the Site to Market teams.

As initiative leader, the LCL will be responsible for initiative chartering, planning, team formation, role clarification, and execution oversight. In addition, the LCL 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.

The LCL will report to a Strategic Product leader (SPL) or a Therapeutic Portfolio Leader who will assign initiatives and other responsibilities to the LCL. The LCL may represent the initiative on the Global Operations team (GO Team) and provide other GO-Team support such as supporting team operations, decision making, issue management, and annual deliverables such as Business Continuity Planning. The initiatives led by LCLs will be cross-functional with team members and resources representing functions across GPS, Commercial, R&D, Corporate functions, and sites.

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.

Key Competencies:

• BS/BA in Technical Field (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, related life sciences or engineering) with advanced technical degree, MBA, and/or equivalent experiences desirable.

• Minimum of 7 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. Understanding of pharmaceutical and/or biological product development, new product launch, and lifecycle management processes desirable.

• 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.

External experience (outside BMS and outside pharma/ biopharma industry) and experience with external relationships/ contracts a plus.

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.

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