Director, Cell Therapy Technical Operations (CTTO) Strategy and Business Services

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The Director, CTTO Strategy and Business Services is a leadership role responsible for the operational backbone of the technical support function. This position directly owns the project management and regulatory support capabilities within CTTO, with a primary focus on scaling these functions to meet future demands.

Key responsibilities include driving strategic planning via Hoshin Kanri, leading operational excellence, managing critical business processes like budgeting and Tier Management/governance, and ensuring compliance and business continuity. The role requires a strategic leader with strong skills in people leadership and cross-functional influence to build and sustain these critical functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Own and Evolve the Project Management Framework: Take full ownership of CTTO’s Book of Work, with a primary focus on the Technical Product Team (TPT) and Material Review Committee (MRC) Books of Work. This role will ensure CTTO governance and visibility are maintained by continuously refining our standardized, business-enabling project management framework. This includes coordinating the overall project portfolio and providing oversight for all major cross-functional projects in CTTO, as well as directing a team of project managers to ensure comprehensive planning and timely execution.
• Drive Strategic Planning and Execution: Drive CTTO strategy planning through Hoshin Kanri and execution, while also influencing cross-functional execution in alignment with that strategy. This includes providing input and expertise to CTTO strategic initiatives, leading the overall portfolio management (including opportunity identification, project prioritization, and resource management), and coordinating objective setting and KPIs across the organization.
• Own Key Services Business Processes: Drive the maturation of key business processes and initiatives such as the annual budget development and workforce planning in partnership with finance as well as CTTO Culture and Engagement program management support. This role will also be supporting Run the Business activities for CTTO – meetings, tier management, and governance.
• Empower the Team: Lead and coach a diverse team of project managers, document submission coordinators, and technical writers, focusing on their professional development and ensuring they have the skills and guidance to excel in a dynamic environment.
• Forge and Strengthen Key Partnerships: Serve as the central hub for ongoing collaboration, strengthening partnerships with Global Regulatory Sciences (GRS) and within the CTTO organization. This role will also act as a key strategic partner to the department head on all matters associated with CTTO run-the-business activities, including meetings, tiered governance, and ad-hoc items.
• Ensure Compliance & Business Continuity Management: Establish and enhance compliance-related processes and tools to ensure the management of quality records is compliant within the CTTO team and with key functional partners. You will also ensure the management of business continuity for CTTO is in line with enterprise needs, escalating issues and risks as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience leading cross functional Teams in cell therapy or biologics operations focused on project portfolio management
• Strong direct people management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading transformational change within a global network.
• Deep experience managing a broad portfolio of projects of significant complexity and duration across a global network
• Experience in developing talent, managing change, engaging and motivating people and developing organization and work structures.
• Demonstrated expertise in Operational Excellence and Project/Program Management
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Experienced in leading change and a demonstrated ability to accomplish results and meet deadlines and commitments.
• Possesses strong collaboration, delegation and interpersonal communications skills and shares critical information with project team and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated analytical and logic skills with a focus on fact-based decision making.
• Hands-on operations experience at a manufacturing site
• Comprehensive understanding of cell therapy manufacturing technology preferred
• Strong financial acumen
• Travel - Approximately 10-15% travel may be required, domestically (primary) and internationally (potentially).

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Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $214,340 - $259,735
Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $200,330 - $242,750
Seattle - WA: $220,350 - $267,017


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 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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