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Title: Associate Director/Director - Technical and Engagement Strategy

Location: Summit, NJ, Devens, MA or Seattle, WA

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy . With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

We are looking for an Associate Director/Director - Technical and Engagement Strategy to join our Process Robustness team within the Cell Therapy Technical Operations Function.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Cell Therapy Technical Operations (CTTO) Leadership Team. He/she will participate in strategic discussions and help build the Technical and Engagement Strategy for the newly formed CTTO organization.

The person will be responsible for working with CTTO functions supporting the Drug Product and Vector operating units to drive strategic technical decisions and also establishing a very strong cultural engagement within the organization. The person will collaborate with Senior Quality, Supply Chain, Site MSAT and operational leaders across both internal and external manufacturing to drive change and establish a New Ways of Working within the broader CTDO that is based on a foundation of Technical Excellence and License to Operate. The person will also be central to build and grow the engagement of technical SME's within CTTO and find new ways of driving a culture of Service to the Customers while providing opportunities for personnel and group development within the broader CTDO.

Key Responsibilities:

The Job duties for this very critical role will include both Technical and Cultural Engagement Strategy.

Technical Strategy:

• Work with Technical staff supporting both Drug Product and Vector operating units to build a foundation of Technical Excellence within the CTTO organization.

• Collaborate with Cell Therapy Development (DPPD/CTAD) and CTTO staff to ensure adequate and timely support to critical technical initiatives like Cellares and GO-Solo.

• Manage the Technical Training program for CTDO - Site MS&T functions to build the investigation program on the basis of First Principles

• Ensure Compliance of CTTO staff with respect to GMP training and work with the License to Operate Team to help collaborate with cross functional teams and deliver On Time closure of critical quality metrics.

Cultural and Engagement Strategy:

• The candidate will have responsibility for the culture and engagement strategy for the Global Cell Therapy Technical Operations (CTTO) team.

• Lead development, implementation, and assessment of strategies and programs to continuously improve engagement among our employees contributing to a high performing organization linked to BMS values.

• Collaborate across multiple initiatives to foster an integrated approach to change-related activities, considering stakeholder groups and addressing dependencies, key risks, and barriers to change.

• Lead leadership and team-based sessions to assess strengths and challenges in embedding a culture of excellence. Design and implement interventions to capitalize on strengths and overcome barriers.

• Develop and integrate culture of excellence plans into the broader change sustainability strategies for CTDO/ CTTO.

• Partner closely with Operational Excellence to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Encourage the regular challenge of existing practices and the identification and implementation of common approaches to excellence.

• Determines communications strategy and execute programs to deliver communications objectives throughout the organization inclusive of delivery of corporate culture and business strategy.

• Oversee ad-hoc projects that further enhance the employee and customer/shareholder experience.

Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement :

• Support CTTO strategic initiatives and operational excellence / continuous improvement projects

• Support business transformation through the effective use of Continuous Improvement methodologies in the execution of strategically important improvement initiatives

• Create value for the organization through developing and embedding effective business performance measurements and management systems.

• This position may require up to 25% of travel

Qualifications & Experience:

• 8 + years of project and/or people management experience, some experience operating in a Culture & Engagement role preferred; Bachelor's Degree

• Proven leadership, independence of thought / action, and the ability to analyze complex problems from multiple perspectives will be critical to the success of the selected candidate

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Strong facilitation skills

• The capacity and desire to partner closely with Executive Leadership is critical. Must be able to manage multiple priorities, produce excellent work results, and follow through on commitments. A sense of urgency is required

• Innovative thinking and external insights seeking

• Pharma industry knowledge and awareness

• Mastery of culture and change management theories

• OPEX/Lean Six Sigma experience preferred

Work Environment:

• Position is primarily office based with occasional work in a classified GMP manufacturing environment

• Position is a team & project-based position that will require occasional shift work, weekends, and holidays

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $156,000 - $195,000 (AD level) and $182,000 - $228,000 (Director level), if based in Summit, NJ, $162,000 - $202,000 (AD level) and $189,000 - $236,000 (Director level), if based in Devens, MA, and $166,000 - $208,000 (AD level) and $194,000 - $242,000 (Director level), if based in Seattle, WA, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1582996

Updated: 2024-06-30 03:46:45.168 UTC

Location: Devens-MA

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