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Bristol Myers Squibb

Vice President, Operational Excellence Lead, Global Product Supply

Bristol Myers Squibb, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933


Vice President, Operational Excellence Lead, Global Product Supply Apply locations: Princeton LVL - NJ, Princeton Pike - NJ, Dublin - IE, Boudry Summit West - NJ

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 12 Days Ago

Working with Us 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 rich in diversity. 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.

Position Summary

This leader will report to the SVP, Global Technical Services and will architect the ongoing development and deployment of “Compass” – the Global Product Supply (GPS) organization’s continuous improvement program.

The program is expected to deliver standardization where it matters, promote a culture of problem solving at all levels of the organization, and create the capabilities necessary to achieve and sustain year over year business impact.

Key Responsibilities

In partnership with operating and functional leaders, define the program’s end-state ambition (the “to”) relative to both performance and health

Create a maturity model to operationalize the path between current state and future state

Assess and quantify the expected impact of the program through the maturity curve

Drive change management to promote culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

Define fit-for-purpose manufacturing ‘production system’ with high emphasis on digital enablement for continuous improvement appropriately linked to GPS digital roadmap and overall strategy

Establish an agile operational excellence team which can be deployed based on business-critical programs or projects to transform areas within GPS

Create scalable capabilities (training, coaching, tools, etc.) which can be pulled through within OpU/ Functions to ensure focus on execution

Qualifications & Experience

At least 15 years’ experience in Operations and related functions

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering. A master’s degree is highly valued and preferred.

Strategic agility - Strong and demonstrated strategic thinking capability with proven success & discipline to focus on execution of strategic decisions while balancing conflicting priorities.

Process Effectiveness & Drive for Results --Ability to provide innovative ideas to optimize supply chain and generate new ideas or alternatives that create value including seeking new information and external insights.

Exceptional executive written & oral communications critical with proven savvy in executive escalation of critical issues

Exceptional capability to build alignment with senior level business partners in areas including research & development, commercial operations, manufacturing site leaders/GMs, Global Supply Chain

Demonstrated strong ability to influence areas not under direct control to achieve objectives and effectively communicate challenging goals & objectives.

Demonstrated strong leadership capability with ability to make and act on decisions while balancing speed, quality and risk.

Ability to work in a matrix environment and build strong relationships by being transparent, reliable and delivering on commitments.

Experienced in management of people and challenging self and others to continuously learn and improve.

A history of success operating as a key strategic partner to commercial and R&D

A history of developing and achieving key metrics and scorecards

Successful track record of building, leading and maintaining high-performing and highly motivated teams; regarded and well respected as a strong leader

Competency in developing strategic plans, as well as directing tactical execution; strong project management skills

Ability to travel on an as-needed basis

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