Associate Director Quality Strategy amp Business Operations

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.

The Associate Director, Quality Strategy and Business Operations (AD QSBO) for Global Quality is a motivated, engaged, solutions-driven and adaptable leader who supports the Head of QSBO, SVP of Global Quality and the senior Global Quality Leadership Team (GQLT). The AD QSBO is an operational integrator and implementer to ensure that programs and strategies across GQ and GPS are well defined, streamlined and executed based on the priorities set by GQLT, GPSLT and RDLT. Management of business/operational responsibilities is comprised of the coordination and oversight of periodic (e.g., weekly, quarterly, annual) tasks that include leading staff meetings, annual objectives/results setting, as well as capital and operating finance management.

Supports Global Quality (GQ) Leadership and organization of approximately 2000 employees across quality activities for Manufacturing, Commercial and R&D. Partners on the execution of the new GQ organization and unified strategy. Will contribute and may lead transformational activities related to GQ integration and re-organization, as well as strategic execution of operational activities, in partnership with relevant functions, such as leadership engagement teams, A3 development, and yearly objectives setting. Represents GQ in cross-functional initiatives and projects, managing and coordinating key GQ meetings, as well as any major events that need the direct engagement of the Global Quality Strategy & Business Operations team, including quality and compliance matters.

In fulfilling these responsibilities the AD QSBO will contribute to the long term success of GQ, R&D and GPS and so advance the Company’s performance and commitment to quality and compliance. This individual provides leadership and business operational management of GQ related activities working directly with the Head of QSBO, SVP GQ, the GQLT and other key members of R&D and GPS. There is a close collaboration with Communication and HR Partners on some topics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The high-level scope of the responsibilities of the AD QSBO falls into three broad categories:

Co-ordinates and integrates the execution of the Company Quality strategy (and related portfolio of quality and compliance programs, including the annual quality plan).

Facilitates the Global Quality LT engagement across the team and specifically with the broader Global Quality Extended Leadership Team.

Executes GQ transformation change / culture initiatives and communication plan, through engagement with the Integration Change Champions and the Quality Leadership Network (QLN).

Specifically:

Works with the Head of QSBO to provide business support to managing of GQ.

Coordinates and integrates the strategic portfolio of work to ensure that GPS and R&D is delivering on its quality and compliance objectives to support company, and R&D and GPS business goals and priorities.

Supports the implementation of the new GQ global organization, creation and realization of a GQ value creation roadmap and continued evolution of the GQ organization to its final design aligned with BMS enterprise transformation goals.

Manages the weekly QELT huddle, extended LT meetings, and assists with the QLN.

Supports coordination of global quality town hall meetings, and other employee business briefing forums and preparation of content. Develops and executes feedback mechanisms from a cross-section of GQ employees on global town halls and other engagement forums for insights to the senior quality leadership team.

Leads development and deploying A3 and annual objectives, annual strategic planning across GQ and subsequent period reviews of progress throughout the year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc:

Ability to build strong, trusting relationships, lead large/complex programs, and work across divisions, diverse business backgrounds and cultures.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Strategic thinker who sees the bigger picture and possesses high business acumen; understands how the parts impact the whole (end to end enterprise) and makes the best decisions for the whole.

Excellent influencing and negotiating experience and capabilities in a matrix environment. Must be able to interact with senior leaders from both R&D and GPS in this capacity and as such is seen as a highly regarded and a credible leader with the ability to act on SVP of Global Quality behalf for interface with stakeholders in a matrix environment.

Strong project management and execution skills, and is able to manage multiple projects and prioritize as needed.

Ability to plan and conduct projects within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Prior experience in Operational Excellence and Project Management is a must

Has a proven track record of delivering results and is action oriented.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

Advanced degree in life sciences or related discipline preferred.

Certification in Project Management or Operational Excellence preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of biopharmaceutical and/or quality experience in both R&D and commercial manufacturing environments.

Travel

This position may require travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may be responsible for the management of consulting relationships or matrix teams.

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