Executive Director, Cell Therapy Product Leader

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**This posting represents 2 open positions**

The Executive Director CT Product Leader (CTPL) will serve as the product leader establishing key product performance measures, establishing technical project roadmaps to increase performance, and assuring execution across CT Operations functions. This role serves as a point of partnership to CT-Franchise, CT-Development, CT-Commercial, and CT-Clinical leaders to establish aligned strategic aspirations for CT brands including sustainable product P&L performance. These performance measures will include Capacity, Indication/Country Launch, Vector supply, Manufacturing Success Rates (Vector & DP), COGM, and Turn Around Time over a 10 year forward time horizon.

The CTPL will lead both commercial products and development assets that have advanced past proof of concept (GT4) that have a shared clinical therapeutic area (e.g. Multiple Myeloma), or a shared product technology aspect (e.g. CD-19 antigen/vector).

The CTPL will oversee asset specific GO Teams, cross functional teams that manage the product supply strategy and the underlying technical roadmaps to execute this strategy, with representation from MSAT, Development, Reg-CMC, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Operations (DP & Vector), & Finance.

The CTPL and GO-Teams are accountable for oversight of the technical project portfolio required to achieve the yearly product performance targets. This involves creating roadmaps, sponsoring key project gate reviews (go-to-execution, go-to-submission), and engaging cross functional teams to resolve escalating project execution risks. The CTPL will provide and maintain budget assumptions for years 2 & 3 into the budget process, derived from established performance roadmaps.

The CTPL will also support resolution of supply chain risk event situations that escalate to top company levels per GPS Tier process.

Responsibilities of the CTPL include:Engage with Enterprise leaders to align on strategic brand aspirations & translate to CTO relevant product performance objectivesManage two or more CT-GO Teams, including coaching, objectives, and feedback (performance & development plan) for team members in coordination with VP level direct line managers across CTO/D/Q/F/CEnsure product roadmaps are established and aligned across the CTDO organization, connecting current projects & investments to future product performance indicators (glidepaths/ramps - Supply capability, COGM, Quality, TAT)Identify decision needs and provide leadership to frame and secure decisions with speed and rigor through governance processes & forumsProvide leadership support & escalation to key projects at risk - ensure situation, impact potential, mitigation options, and response actions are defined and clearly communicated to CTO-LT and enterprise stakeholdersCalibrate full value chain operational performance and triage risks to identify issues that could threaten current budget year objectives - ensure appropriate escalation (Tier system), communications, and response actionsEvangelize the brand and CTO roadmap to internal stakeholders & audiences and externallyThe GO-Teams, under GPL leadership, collectively carries the following responsibilities: Maintain oversight of high LCM value project portfolio - serve as an escalation level to assure on-plan execution. Ensures CMC change plans are developed and coordinated across sites, functions, and markets. Vet content and recommendations going into governance gate reviews e.g. PSC reviews, PD&C Gates (e.g. GT 5, 6), PMO GatesMaintain an integrated multi-year roadmap with high value projects and projected impact to key product performance measures (Supply, Launch, COGM, Quality, TAT)Develop options and recommendations to close gaps of seen in performance glidepaths from approved projects vs. aspirations. Support decision making deliverables that flow through multiple established decision governance forums.Maintain prioritization framework for the product related book of work and develop recommendations in response to dynamic situational & outlook environment. Propose CTO KPI assumptions and objectives as part of the annual budgeting process and report on status as part of CTO performance management processesMonitor overall supply performance for the CT Product - identify trend / risk signals that require escalation into CTO Tier process and ensure appropriate awareness, response and communications. Review and endorse product business continuity deliverables that flow into CTO and GPS deliverables. Develop and secure endorsement for product supply strategy, including relevant product sourcing decisions, and technical projects.Maintains effective communications to key stakeholders, including formal Annual Product Reviews with Sr. Leadership to provide an update on the product strategy and progress towards its realization.Oversee successful global product launches through close coordination within CTDO Launch Teams.Provides input, documents and maintains long-range physical and financial flows, strategic and operational inventory targets, and long-range capacity and capital plans to meet global supply requirements.A successful CTPL candidate will understand the end-to-end value chain of complex biotech products, able to gauge value vs. risk for changes to process and methods, able to communicate effectively with enterprise leaders, effectively lead the comprehensive agenda of the CTOPP Team, and able to engage with credibility across CTO, CTD, and CTQ organizations.

They will possess a strong general management skill set (business acumen, matrix team leadership) in addition to strong foundational technical knowledge of cell therapy manufacturing, development and supply.

Qualifications: B.S. or B.A. in science and/or engineering (biotechnology, biology, engineering or related sciences). Master or advanced degree (sciences or business) and prior cell therapy development experience preferred.>10 years extensive experience and demonstrated leadership in Operations or Supply Chain Management, with a significant component in manufacturing, development or supply. Capability to build alignment with business partners including R&D, commercial operations and manufacturing regional and site leaders.Ability to operate effectively in white space and willingness to roll-up sleeves as necessary.Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills and has the ability to deal effectively with all levels of management.Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking, influence, negotiation, problem solving, strategic thinking and leadership in a matrix environment. Demonstrated strong leadership capability with ability to make and act on decisions while balancing speed, quality and risk. Certification or exposure to Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement concepts desirable.Demonstrated ability to influence areas not under direct control to achieve objectives and effectively communicate challenging goals and objectives.Ability to work in a matrix environment and build strong relationships by being transparent, reliable and delivering on commitments.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.The starting compensation for this job is a range from $245,000 USD - $325,000 USD, 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 where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Career Site.

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.

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