Executive Director, Clinical Supply Portfolio Lead, ICV & Neuro

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Position Summary:

This Executive Director, Therapeutic Area Lead will provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the clinical supply across Neurology, Immunology, & Cardiology (N/ICV) portfolios, inclusive of all BMS products and 3rd party pharmaceuticals required to support all phases of development research and post launch label expansions across the globe. This role will report into the VP, Global Clinical Supply Chain and will lead the team responsible for developing and executing clinical supply strategies across all N/ICV assets and studies, ensuring seamless execution to support global research and development. This position will lead supply forecasting, oversee planning & inventory management operations, and manage cross-functional teams, stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement in supply chain processes with a focus on patient needs, priority studies, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistent strategy development and implementation of integrated clinical supply strategies for the N/ICV portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and patient needs.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the N/ICV Therapeutic Areas organization.
• Oversee end-to-end clinical supply operations, including forecasting, planning, inventory management, packaging and labeling campaigns, distribution, site supply, and use date extensions.
• Ensure the N/ICV team are fully leveraging the capabilities of AI to drive meaningful improvement in ways of working, simplifying process and releasing resources to focus on more critical areas.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, safety standards, and regulatory requirements across all clinical supply operations.
• Drive innovation and operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and strategic global programs or systems.
• Shape and optimize matrix team governance and execution, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Instill a cost-conscious mindset across the organization, managing comparator/co-med budgets and minimizing waste.
• Lead resolution of senior-level escalations and issues with portfolio-wide implications.
• Communicate and align the therapeutic area strategy across cross-functional teams to ensure visibility and execution.
• Apply leadership development principles, ensuring staff development, succession planning, and a high-performance culture.
• Solve complex, cross-functional problems, evaluating fundamental issues and intangible variables to drive strategic decisions.
• Lead clinical supply planning activities for both BMS and non-BMS sponsored research, ensuring timely delivery of finished clinical supplies.
• Interface and collaborate across CSC TAs for aligned business practices and customer service.
• Establish key performance indicators that facilitate the identification of improvement opportunities and ensure successful realization of goals and objectives and delivery for the portfolio
• Partner with the GDO, finance and CSO organizations to operationalize the CD&OP process, to manage priorities, conflict resolutions across the BMS development processes

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, etc.) preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, with significant expertise in drug development, clinical supply chain management, and/or clinical manufacturing; 10+ years in managerial roles, including project management, team leadership, and cross-functional stakeholder management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical trials, supply chain, and logistics best practices, especially in Neuro/Immunology/Hematology/Cardio areas.
• Strong problem-solving, written/verbal communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, vendor management, and budget oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and relationship-building skills at the executive level.
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives, manage complex projects, and deliver results in dynamic environments.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements (cGMP, FDA, data privacy) and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience developing and implementing global processes for supply chain.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous professional development.

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Compensation Overview:

$273,900 - $331,897

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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On-site Protocol

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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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