Associate Director, Supply Chain, Product Introduction in Devens, MA

Overview

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Bristol Myers Squibb offers work that transforms patients’ lives and the careers of its employees. You will have opportunities to grow and thrive alongside high-achieving teams, with work spanning from production optimization to breakthroughs in cell therapy.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in the work environment. We offer a variety of competitive benefits, services and programs to support employees in pursuing goals at work and in their personal lives. Read more at

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

The Associate Director, Supply Chain, New Product Introduction is accountable for leading and overseeing the successful integration of new products and expanded indications/jurisdictions to the supply chain operations for the Devens Cell Therapy manufacturing facility (CAR-T Therapies). This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, ERP and Procurement to ensure seamless product launches and supply chain readiness.

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• Lead major site supply programs
• Lead end-to-end supply chain planning and execution for new product introductions, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business objectives
• Lead procurement, sourcing, qualification and onboarding activities for raw materials, components, and packaging materials, ensuring timely availability and adherence to quality standards
• Develop and implement robust supply chain strategies and processes to support successful launches, including demand planning, inventory management, distribution and logistics
• Collaborate with MSAT and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely availability of materials and finished goods for new product launches
• Work with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to quality standards throughout the NPI process
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication to align objectives across departments involved in NPI
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to the supply chain team, fostering continuous learning
• Serve as point of contact for all supply chain functions for NPI, including demand planning, resourcing, material onboarding, and changes to procedures
• Coordinate all supply chain deliverables and escalate/remove roadblocks
• Understand interdependencies between business and project schedules and operational needs
• Establish escalation pathways for program and project issues
• Lead routine program team meetings and stakeholder communications
• Work creatively and analytically to solve problems, demonstrating teamwork and innovation
• Track and report metrics to monitor objectives and project completion
• Foster a culture of compliance and strong EH&S performance
• Promote continuous improvement and proactive problem solving
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve systems and processes
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• Proven track record of leading complex supply chain projects, including new product launches in pharmaceutical/healthcare
• Experience in biopharmaceutical clinical, supply chain, manufacturing and commercialization; advanced knowledge of cGMP/regulations
• Experience in a Site Supply Chain Organization
• Experience with lean six sigma projects and change management
• Advanced proficiency in Warehouse and Inventory management in ERP systems and analytics tools (preferably SAP)
• Advanced knowledge of materials management and planning
• Ability to communicate problem statements and viable solutions using pro vs. con and cost vs. benefit approaches
• Ability to present data analyses clearly and concisely
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office
• Proficient written and verbal…