Director, Global Process Excellence

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 .Our Process and Digital Excellence (P&DE) group is the central point for excellence in Global Supply Chain operations, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and value creation through Digital programs and process initiatives. Our team leads the portfolio of developing top-level capabilities throughout the Global Supply Chain, working towards our digital-first goal. We do this by coordinating Global Process Owners (GPO’s), who aim for optimal design, ongoing enhancement, operational excellence, and the sustainable management of key supply chain processes. We make sure our processes are smooth, dependable, proactive, and fully connected at a global, enterprise level.The Director, Global Process Excellence sets up and improves business systems to drive strategic planning, business health, project portfolio excellence, operational excellence, process architecture, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and adaptability of our global supply chain. You will collaborate closely with senior executives, Global Process Owners, cross-functional enabling partners, and counterparts across BMS.This position is directly under the Senior Director, GSC Strategic Capabilities and will serve as a partner to drive stakeholder value and process and digital excellence both within and outside of the Global Supply Chain organization. This position has 2-4 direct reports.The ideal candidate will have experience in portfolio, program, and project management, and can balance user needs and technical possibilities, deal with uncertainty, has solid supply chain knowledge, leadership and analytical skills and an ability to work within and across all levels of an organization.Are you skilled at bridging the gap between business challenges, systems, and technology? Can you balance strategic thinking with flawless project execution? Do you love to influence real business decisions with data analytics and machine learning techniques? If so, this role could be for you.If you are comfortable influencing without authority, within ambiguity, to deliver sustainable business outcomes, we would love to hear from you!Key Responsibilities

Define, optimize and maintain end to end business processes; Anticipate and address emerging trends and challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring dynamic and flexible processes for long-term sustainability

Lead the Global Process Owner Model across the entire global supply chain organization; develop and deploy an operating model, governance, process framework, toolkit, and training plan for Global Process Owners

Own the Global Supply Chain Digital innovation strategy, roadmap, and portfolio. Manage the Digital Investment budget, business case and value case development and realization, using data-driven insights to make informed decisions.

Manage and optimize the allocation of resources to support digital initiatives and performance improvement projects

Lead performance management initiatives and establishing KPIs and metrics for monitoring and optimizing supply chain processes

Manage strategic relationships including supplier partnerships, academic collaborations, and alliances, to stay at the forefront of industry developments and emerging technologies.

Build sustainable supply chain capabilities in alignment with operational excellence, continuous improvement & change management excellence, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Build and lead a high-performing team of supply chain professionals, providing training, coaching, and mentoring

Facilitate ideation sessions, innovation programming, strategy and problem solving workshops, using Operational Excellence and project management methodologies (Kaizen, DMAIC, Hoshin Kanri, etc.)

Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams and stakeholders; maintain relationships across the matrix to identify opportunities for synergy, continuous improvement and value creation.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, data science, information systems, engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred.

12+ years of experience in global supply chain management, strategic project management, planning, and distribution; Life sciences or pharmaceutical experience preferred.

5+ years project management experience, developing and executing successful strategic initiatives and leading cross-functional teams; project management certification.

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or equivalent experience required; proven track record of implementing process excellence methodologies.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to stakeholders at all levels of the organization and collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external partners.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building high-performing team culture.

Enthusiasm and energy to help transform organizations, with tenacity/perseverance for leading change; change management certification preferred.

Ability to navigate complex matrixed stakeholder environments and shape strategies in ambiguity.

Strong digital, analytics, and innovation skillset, with the ability to drive a digital-first mindset and implement emerging technologies.

Demonstrated experience in change management, stakeholder management, and training programs.

Familiarity with regulatory compliance and quality assurance principles within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Ability to think strategically and creatively and with an agile mindset, in a fast-paced environment.

VETERAN#LI-HybridIf 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 ProtocolPhysical 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.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/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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.Company: Bristol-Myers SquibbReq Number: R1578511Updated: 2024-02-21 03:36:58.266 UTCLocation: New Brunswick,New JerseyBristol 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, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.