Associate Director, Clinical Supply Lead (CSL)

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The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Lead (CSL) provides, and is accountable for the day-to-day direction for forecasting, planning, and end-to-end (E2E) clinical supply chain activities across assigned compounds, assets, and studies within assigned Therapeutic Area (TA). This role ensures consistent, high‑quality execution of planning, supply readiness, and asset/study support through close partnership with peer Clinical Supply Leads, Trial Supply Managers (TSMs), and other intra‑study team members.

As a subject matter expert in the global use of investigational material, the Associate Director proactively recognizes and addresses technical and regulatory issues that may impact clinical development objectives. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, partners, stakeholders, and clinical leadership to deliver seamless supply solutions, drive analysis, efficiency, and innovation, and enable operational excellence throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

This role assists the CSC leadership team in the effective collaboration, coordination, performance, and execution of CSC support to assigned assets/studies as well as the creation and sustainment of a data-enabled CSL ecosystem integrated with common systems, tools, and emerging technologies (including, but not limited to, AI).

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the strategic vision and direction for clinical asset planning activities and ensure alignment of assets/studies plans with established strategy, making recommendations for improvement, as needed.
• Provide oversight of clinical supply planning activities within assigned assets/studies and support continuous improvement of team execution.
• Provide support and guidance to matrix team members within assigned assets/studies and contribute to strengthening clinical supply planning capabilities.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for clinical supply planning and execution for assigned assets/studies.
• Support CSC leadership in preparing materials for governing bodies and other key stakeholders and provide subject-matter expertise to inform asset-related decisions.
• Execute CSL processes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including analysis of asset/study-level KPIs and performance metrics recommendations for enhancements.
• Resolve issues within asset/study scope and escalate higher‑impact risks to leadership in a timely manner.
• Serve as the primary Clinical Supply Chain point of contact for assigned compounds and associated studies, leading communications regarding global supply strategy with study team as appropriate.
• Lead matrix teams to develop integrated cross-functional strategies, resourcing, and implementation plans, ensuring continuous supply of investigational product in alignment with Project Team strategies, priorities, and objectives, and ensure timely delivery of quality clinical supplies to support clinical assets/studies.
• Oversee development of supply forecasts for complex studies through the evaluation, assessment, and refinement of the clinical development plan and protocol analysis. Ensures monitoring of inventory and drug utilization versus the forecast considering country requirements and logistical timelines.
• Partners with Global Development Operations (GDO) and Finance to operationalize the Clinical Development & Operations Planning (CD&OP) process attending the Demand Alignment meetings and running the Supply Review meetings for the products that they have responsibility for.
• Assists with the adoption and sustainment of a data-enabled ecosystem integrated with AI technologies.
• Appropriately and proactively manages risks and escalations to resolve issues with implications within assigned assets/studies, escalating broader risks to CSTL or TA leadership as needed.
• Support budget inputs and tracking for assigned assets/studies, in coordination with Clinical Supply Chain Product Budget Management & Sourcing (CSBS).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• 10+ years clinical supply chain or related operational planning/ leadership experience.
• Experience in multiple functional areas (clinical, regulatory, quality) demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmaceutical development.
• Knowledge of all phases of drug development, the functions and processes relevant to drug development, and project management principles.
• Extensive knowledge in planning, forecasting, and execution of investigational materials supply strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with, and influence, cross-functional people/teams to accomplish clinical supply goals and objectives within established timelines using approved processes.
• Experience leading and managing change in a dynamic, complex environment.
• Proven record of high level of analytical and problem-solving skills and using those skills to monitor key milestones in the global clinical supply process.
• Strong background in cGxPs and ICH requirements.

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Compensation Overview:

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $159,210 - $192,929
New Brunswick - NJ - US: $159,210 - $192,929
Princeton - NJ - US: $159,210 - $192,929 


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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 https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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