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Challenging. 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. 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 .
Job Title: Associate Director, Global Supply Chain Transformation Lead
Department: Business Performance & Transformation, Global Supply Chain
Locations: New Jersey (US), Boudry (CH), Ireland (IRE)
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Global Supply Chain Transformation Lead plays a critical leadership role within the Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization, driving the full portfolio of change the business strategies in alignment with the GSC strategic roadmap. This position leads enterprise-wide projects and initiatives, including business development activities such as acquisitions, divestitures, and alliance partnerships.
As a transformation catalyst and strategic integrator, you will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution, effective stakeholder engagement, and long-term value creation. This role requires strong executive communication, organizational change leadership, and the ability to influence across a matrixed environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor and connector across the GSC leadership team and broader enterprise stakeholders to enable successful transformation and long-term value creation.
You will also support annual business planning, performance analytics, and act as a backup for peers and managers across all GSC pillars-including logistics, customer partnerships, global business units, cell therapy, and clinical supply chains.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Initiatives & Business Development Execution
This position reports to the Senior Director, GSC Business Performance & Transformation.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $156,000 to $195,000 , 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 the geographic location where work is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers Site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed therein may vary based on job and location.
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.
If 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 Careers
With 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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 [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/ 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.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Challenging. 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. 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 .
Job Title: Associate Director, Global Supply Chain Transformation Lead
Department: Business Performance & Transformation, Global Supply Chain
Locations: New Jersey (US), Boudry (CH), Ireland (IRE)
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Global Supply Chain Transformation Lead plays a critical leadership role within the Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization, driving the full portfolio of change the business strategies in alignment with the GSC strategic roadmap. This position leads enterprise-wide projects and initiatives, including business development activities such as acquisitions, divestitures, and alliance partnerships.
As a transformation catalyst and strategic integrator, you will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution, effective stakeholder engagement, and long-term value creation. This role requires strong executive communication, organizational change leadership, and the ability to influence across a matrixed environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor and connector across the GSC leadership team and broader enterprise stakeholders to enable successful transformation and long-term value creation.
You will also support annual business planning, performance analytics, and act as a backup for peers and managers across all GSC pillars-including logistics, customer partnerships, global business units, cell therapy, and clinical supply chains.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Initiatives & Business Development Execution
- Lead the orchestration and execution of GSC strategic projects and global initiatives, ensuring effective governance, budgeting, communications, and performance tracking.
- Manage cross-functional integration efforts for acquisitions, alliances, and divestitures, with a focus on planning, logistics, and risk mitigation.
- Serve as a key liaison to the GSC Leadership Team, delivering clear and timely executive updates.
- Collaborate with enterprise partners (e.g., Finance, Procurement, Quality) to drive business development deal execution.
- Develop and maintain dashboards to track deal progress, performance metrics, and integration milestones.
- Introduce external best practices to enhance supply chain integration and enterprise value.
- Own and evolve GSC Business Development playbooks, incorporating lessons learned and stakeholder feedback.
- Lead a community of practice for integration leaders to foster cross-functional knowledge sharing.
- Champion a culture of operational excellence, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.
- Actively contribute to the GPS Business Development Center of Excellence and lead high-impact, cross-functional projects across global sites.
- Define, prepare, and execute communication plans for GSC (in collaboration with pillar SBO leads) that include newsletters, townhalls, face-to-face event preparations, and other culture engagements.
- Ensure excellent stakeholder management within GSC and with partners such as Finance, BI&A, Demand Planning, Human Resources, IT, etc.
- Lead and facilitate community of practice and hybrid/virtual centers of excellence for change and culture initiatives.
- Organize cultural and team-building events, activities, and workshops to promote collaboration, inclusivity, and a strong sense of belonging among employees.
- Inspire and energize cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and a positive end-user experience.
This position reports to the Senior Director, GSC Business Performance & Transformation.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in operations or supply chain, ideally within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- At least 3 years of experience leading or significantly contributing to strategic initiatives, business development (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, integrations), or enterprise-wide transformation programs.
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects with high organizational impact across global, matrixed environments.
- Strong enterprise mindset with the ability to connect company strategy to actionable outcomes within the Global Supply Chain.
- Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, executive-level communication, and influencing without authority.
- Strong financial and business acumen, including the ability to develop business cases, assess P&L impact, and articulate and track value propositions.
- Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at making data-driven decisions in dynamic environments.
- Skilled in building collaborative relationships across diverse teams and functions.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving progress with agility and resilience.
- Experience fostering a growth mindset and culture of continuous improvement.
- Proficient in leveraging digital tools and systems (e.g., SAP, IBP, Maestro) to enable operational excellence.
- Up to date on emerging technologies and digital trends relevant to supply chain transformation.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
- Energizing team player who cultivates a strong team dynamic and positive end-user experience.
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $156,000 to $195,000 , 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 the geographic location where work is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers Site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed therein may vary based on job and location.
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.
If 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 Careers
With 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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 [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/ 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.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
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