Associate Director, Supply Chain, New Product Introduction in Devens, MA

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The Associate Director, Supply Chain, New Product Introduction is accountable for leading and overseeing the successful integration of new products and expanded indications/jurisdictions to the supply chain operations for the Devens Cell Therapy manufacturing facility (CAR-T Therapies). This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, ERP and Procurement to ensure seamless product launches and supply chain readiness.

Shifts Available:

TBD

Responsibilities:

• Lead major site supply programs
• Lead the end-to-end supply chain planning and execution for new product introductions, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business objectives.
• Lead the procurement, sourcing, qualification and onboarding activities for raw materials, components, and packaging materials, ensuring timely availability and adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and implement robust supply chain strategies and processes to support the successful launch of new products, including demand planning, inventory management, distribution, and logistics.
• Collaborate with MSAT and Manufacturing teams to ensure the timely availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods for new product launches.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to quality standards throughout the new product introduction process.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication to ensure alignment and coordination across departments involved in new product introductions.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions to product availability.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Point of contract for all supply chain functions for NPI. Including developing demand supply planning, resourcing and hiring, material onboarding, changes to procedures, impact assessment of changes
• Responsible for coordinating all supply chain deliverables, escalating issues and removing roadblock for the organization.

• Understand interdependencies between business and project schedules as well as operational needs.

• Establish the pathways for escalation of program and project issues within the organization to provide the right level of awareness and decision-making.

• Lead routine program team meetings.

• Facilitate communication with key stakeholders, project sponsors, and other key partners; develop and deliver stakeholder communications as required.

• Work creatively and analytically to solve problems demonstrating teamwork and innovation.

• Track and report metrics to track and manage completion of objectives and projects
• Foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance.
• Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve systems, processes, or internal/external performance.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex supply chain projects, including new product launches within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical clinical, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercialization, advanced knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations.
• Experience in a Site Supply Chain Organization.
• Experience with lean six sigma projects and change execution management.
• Advanced proficiency in Warehouse and Inventory management in ERP systems and analytics tools, preferably SAP.
• Advanced knowledge of fundamental concepts of materials management and planning.
• Ability to effectively communicate problem statements and viable solution options using pro vs. con and cost vs. benefit approaches.
• Ability to present data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work as a team and mentor peers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or similar.
• Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD.
• 7+ years relevant work experience required.
• 3+ years of experience supporting ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4 HANA).  
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.

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Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $179,590 - $217,618


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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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.

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R1598656 : Associate Director, Supply Chain, New Product Introduction in Devens, MA