Associate Director, Business Process Optimization & Systems, Cell Therapy External Manufacturing
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those
aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at
Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely
interesting work happens every day, in every department. From
optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell
therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and
the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and
thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside
high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther
than you thought possible.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 with the resources to pursue their
goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more:
careers.bms.com/working-with-us .Position SummaryThe Associate
Director Business Process Optimization & Systems is part of the
Cell Therapy External Manufacturing (ExM) organization and reports
to the Sr. Director Global Business Process & Supplier Digital
Strategy.This role is responsible for driving business process
improvement initiatives via global cross-functional teams, with a
strong focus on business process automation. Responsible for
executing priority projects as part of the External Supply Systems
Roadmap, to establish system driven operations, improve data
tracking & reporting, and to enable advanced data exchange across
the global ExM network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations
(CMOs) and Contract Testing Labs (CTLs). A key objective of this
role is to support establishment of data connections between BMS
and CMOs/CTLs focusing on operational transactions and process
monitoring. This role works with the Supplier Relationship Managers
and Virtual Matrix Teams to identify areas for improvement with a
focus on business process scalability, reliability, and cost
effectiveness. The role ensures that business processes & systems
for External Manufacturing integrate well with the end-to-end
manufacturing and supply chain processes & systems for Cell
Therapy, and partners with key stakeholders to drive improvements
(e.g. Supply Chain, Quality, Patient Operations, Manufacturing
Sciences & Technology, Finance, IT, BI&A). This is a highly
flexible role working with BMS stakeholders across multiple
time-zones and supporting the global ExM network.Key
Responsibilities
- Execute prioritized systems projects as part of the External
Supply Systems Roadmap. Key focus areas will be, establishing
system-driven operations, improve data tracking & reporting, and
enablement of advanced data exchange with CMOs and CTLs across the
global ExM network.
- Work with the Supplier Relationship Managers and Virtual Matrix
Teams to identify areas for improvement with a focus on business
process scalability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
- Lead business process improvement projects for External
Manufacturing via global cross-functional matrix teams. Facilitate
alignment and decision making for ongoing projects with key
stakeholders (e.g. Supply Chain, Quality, MS&T, Finance). High
flexibility is required, working with BMS stakeholders across
multiple time-zones and supporting the global ExM network.
- Facilitate business requirements gathering for CMO and CTL
network expansion and scale-up. Provide input to the External
Supply digital strategy.
- Lead network integration by establishing data interfaces
between BMS and CMOs/CTLs, focusing on ERP (e.g. batches, POs),
production scheduling, demand & capacity management, production
process monitoring (critical parameter monitoring).
- Act as External Manufacturing business systems process SME and
project member on cross-functional projects owned by other groups
within Cell Therapy Operations.
- Act as business systems SME for process automation, and partner
with IT to translate business requirements into user
specifications.
- Increase process visibility & control by creating dashboards &
exception reports using business analytical tools. Partner with
BI&A and IT for advanced reporting capabilities.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training
(following regulations and industry standards)
- Support development and implementation of business process
metrics to measure effectiveness & robustness of business
processes.Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, supply chain,
or other relevant area. MBA is a plus.
- > 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry,
with proven experience in business process automation and external
partner systems connectivity. Data analytical experience in
external manufacturing and/or supply chain is preferred.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and easily
works in cross-functional matrix teams. Ability to build strong
working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of ERP (e.g. Oracle, SAP), business analytical tools
(e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, Excel VBA), and related IT systems, with
the ability to translate business requirements into user
specifications. Experience in automating manual business
processes.
- Strong process management foundation (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma,
Value Stream Mapping), and demonstrated ability to mobilize these
skills.
- Understanding of business operations within a GxP / regulated
environment.BMSCARTVETERANIf 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 CareersWith 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 BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines
where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure
includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and
remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is
determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned
facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work
model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these
roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and
is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a
positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design
roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients
or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as
directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring
that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent
recruitment process, reasonable workplace
accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles.
Applicants can request a reasonable workplace
accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you
require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this
application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your
inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/
eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment
Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the
well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a
result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully
vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest
and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your
area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will
be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and
regulations.
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