Executive Director, Cell Therapy Operations

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Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us This role will be accountable for the end-to end management for product value stream at a commercial cell therapy manufacturing site located at Summit, NJ. The key responsibilities include managing all phases of production including material planning, scheduling, apheresis receipt, cell processing / manufacturing, testing, release, drug product packaging and distribution for either Abecma or Breyanzi. Accountabilities also include departmental budgets, talent management/succession planning including hiring, training, and developing engagement strategies to retain the best workforce talent for Cell Therapy Drug Product manufacturing. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and implementing policies, procedures, and business strategies to facilitate optimal product performance with a focus on improving quality attributes, site capacity, cycle time, productivity and COGM. The Product Value Stream Leader will be responsible for setting strategic direction for the relevant cell therapy manufacturing departments, in alignment with corporate goals, Global Product Supply/Cell Therapy Operations and objectives, while maintaining highly productive clinical and commercial operations. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and driving a culture of collaboration and alignment between various functions to deliver value to patients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead the Cell Therapy Product Value Stream (direct accountability for approximately 500 manufacturing employees and matrixed leadership of a cross functional supporting / enabling teams) while achieving established goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. Engage and hold accountable site and network resources to ensure critical objectives are met. Implement innovative solutions which sets BMS as the leader of cell therapy manufacturing. Establish critical KPIs, monitor progress and keep critical stakeholders informed of progress. Drive continuous improvement and foster an operational excellence culture to enhance productivity and efficiency of operations across all functions. Sponsor in-house expertise with Lean process improvement and promoting a Lean culture. Coach a matrixed team of direct and indirect professionals and enable their individual growth. Mature functional vision and drive strategy development and deployment to ensure reliable, efficient, and effective supply Develop the Best Team: lead, coach, and mentor a high performing supply chain organization that is adaptable to meet the dynamic needs of the future and integrated with the broader BMS Cell Therapy network Builds positive working relationships across the network, can effectively motivate and influence cross-functional teams, partners, and executive management to resolve issues Education: B.S. in Engineering or Life Sciences / Masters or higher degree in a biology, chemistry, engineering, or other related field e.g., MBA preferred. Experience: 12 + years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Cell Therapy Manufacturing and/or Biologics Manufacturing, manufacturing science and technology, manufacturing systems, and/or quality assurance with at least 3 years in senior management positions. Work effectively with US FDA and other regulatory agencies. Substantial knowledge of QSR, GMP, FDA, GAMP, ISO and other applicable standards. Demonstrated experience in managing commercial manufacturing operations. Demonstrated startup experience or leading organizations through dramatic growth. Ability to lead both direct reports and cross-functional teams; strong situational leadership skills, ability to lead staff at all levels of the organization. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff Ability to distill complex information and tailor verbal and written communications in a concise, logical, and audience appropriate manner Ability to understand and solve complicated supply and demand problems. Proven leadership ability to carry out difficult decisions in a logical, rational manner, and demonstrated ability to work as a site leadership team member and to engage and influence team members in a matrixed environment. Ability to embrace and effectively prioritize implementation of new technologies and other life cycle management activities to support manufacturing improvements. Ability to collaborate cross functionally within site and across the Global Cell Therapy Manufacturing Network to establish harmonization of best practices, processes, systems and engrain values. BMSCART If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. 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 Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture. COVID-19 Information To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. 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