Executive Director, Internal Site & ExM Supply Chain, Cell Therapy Supply Chain

Executive Director, Internal Site & ExM Supply Chain, Cell Therapy Supply Chain

Reporting to the Vice President, Cell Therapy Supply Chain, the Executive Director will be accountable for the strategic development and operational execution of the Cell Therapy Supply Chain across BMS’s global internal drug product manufacturing sites and external manufacturing partners. The role provides end‑to‑end supply chain execution—planning, scheduling, inventory, and materials management—while serving as the key representative across site and operations leadership forums.

• Provide leadership and strategic direction across planning, scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics for all CT internal sites and ExM CMOs.
• Own supply chain performance management, including service levels, cycle time, inventory effectiveness, and responsiveness to demand variability.
• Ensure predictable delivery, issue escalation, and plan vs. actual performance management.
• Continuously monitor, revise, and update strategies to optimize short‑ and long‑term results.
• Serve as single point of contact for internal sites and ExM CMOs within the CT Drug Product Operations and ExM extended leadership team.
• Ensure site and ExM planning inputs are presented in critical site management forums, including S&OP and business reviews.
• Assure daily warehouse operations, kitting, staging, and shipping are managed in compliance with GDP, GMP, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Actively participate and provide input into the Global Supply Review process to incorporate major supply issues into the Network plan and address deviations to the budget or previous plan.
• Communicate decisions and supply impacts to all stakeholders, escalating and prioritizing supply responses.
• Contribute to the Supply Chain Network Plan and S&OP integration.
• Manage capacity, staffing, and contingency planning to meet external customer commitments for commercial and clinical products.
• Prepare and monitor annual budget and quarterly projections, ensuring departmental commitment to volumes, inventories, and spending.
• Develop site‑specific and ExM CMO supply chain goals/KPIs aligned with other key functions.
• Manage assets, inventory, space, and resources to improve customer service while optimizing BMS end‑to‑end supply chains.
• Partner with CTSC LT to align on mid‑ and long‑term planning views for the Cell Therapy Network.
• Support Integrated Planning Process teams, ensuring appropriate assumptions and inputs, including inventory planning, budget volume planning, and escalated issue management.
• Interact with site customers and suppliers on non‑routine situations and with regulatory agencies (FDA, Customs) during inspections.
• Collaborate continuously with CT internal and external functions (ExM, CTDPO, MSAT, QC/QA, Manufacturing, Finance) to ensure successful onboarding, succession planning, and capability enhancements.
• Ensure master data maintenance processes are properly performed across sites and ExM partners.
• Maintain compliance with all policies, procedures, and directives on supply chain management, transportation, safety, environmental, and trade compliance.
• Develop the functional organization structure and staffing plan to meet GPS, CTDO, and BMS objectives of cost, service, and quality.
• Ensure training, policies, and procedures are in place and meet compliance requirements.
• Create a culture of performance, collaboration, and accountability aligned with BMS Mission & GPS, CTDO strategy.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and understanding of global business practices.

• B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering (biotechnology, engineering, or related sciences).
• M.B.A. or advanced degree, diploma, or certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS or CSCP) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of supply chain management and planning experience in a global or multi‑plant biotech, pharmaceutical, or consumer product company.
• Proven experience in site operations and supply chain management.
• Experience managing and influencing senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and develop…