Executive Director, Product Development, Analytical Services & Direct Material

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

ED Product Development, Analytical Services & Direct Material

Reports to:

Vice President, PDS Procurement Team:
Approximately 5 direct reports, with a total team of approximately 25 FTEs.

Location:

New Brunswick, New Jersey;
Princeton, New Jersey Out of scope:
Site Procurement / Site Manufacturing Operations and End-to-End Logistics, which report directly to the Vice President, PDS Procurement.

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is seeking an exceptional leader for the position of Executive Director, Product Development, Analytical Services & Direct Material, within PDS Procurement. The role brings Product Development, Analytical Services and Direct Materials Procurement together under a single leader, spanning market-facing spend of approximately $1B across the end-to-end product lifecycle, from early development through commercial manufacturing. PDS Procurement is a corporate strategic sourcing group dedicated to supporting the company's global business units by developing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies.

Our mission is to maximize contract value while maintaining the highest quality standards through clear specifications and well-planned negotiations. The team continuously collaborates with strategic suppliers to enhance and capture additional value within the supply chain through productivity initiatives and strong partnerships. As the Executive Director, you will lead the integration of Direct Materials Procurement into the existing Product Development & Analytical Services organization, harmonizing category strategies, governance, and ways of working across Product Development, Analytical Services, and Direct Materials.

You will ensure delivery of category value targets, as agreed with finance and business stakeholders and endorsed by the PDS Procurement Leadership Team (SLT), and will be expected to be a credible leader and value-adding business partner to senior stakeholders at the VP and Senior VP levels. In collaboration with the SLT and business stakeholders, the Executive Director will lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of formalized category management structures and methods across all three sub-categories.

This includes ensuring effective supplier relationship management, including with small business suppliers, to drive performance delivery, continuous improvement, and access to innovation. By applying rigorous category management tools, systems, and techniques, the Executive Director will deliver measurable business value, both operational and financial, while ensuring the combined team operates as a single, cohesive function. Additionally, you will take personal ownership of the largest and/or most complex supplier arrangements across the combined portfolio and provide subject matter expertise to your extended team on other supply and commercial conditions.

• Global Procurement Leadership Across Development & Direct Materials:
  Proven track record leading procurement for Product Development, Analytical Services/Quality, and/or Direct Materials categories within the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or medical device industry, and demonstrated ability to work successfully…