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Role Description
The Associate Director, Operational Excellence and Enterprise Program Management, will report to the Executive Director, Enterprise Operational Excellence. This position is supports Strategy Management Office colleagues with initiatives that deliver strategy realization. The role involves supporting leaders to define challenges and optimize future state enterprise business processes by leveraging operational excellence methodologies, including lean, six sigma, agile, and /or design thinking. The Associate Director will support the execution of improvement initiatives, including initial assessments, planning, and development of implementation plans. Additionally, the role requires providing subject matter expertise on operational excellence methodologies and data analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Supports the execution of complex cross-functional enterprise improvement initiatives, including supporting initial assessments, planning, and development of implementation plans.
Lead initiative workstreams by partnering closely with senior and SMO leaders to develop strong objectives, plans and providing team members guidance. Partners with SMO Leaders and colleagues.
Provide subject matter expertise on operational excellence methodologies and how to effectively apply them to on-going strategy realization efforts and supports innovation installation.
Utilize project management skills in work. Keep projects on track and utilize escalation plans and countermeasures when project timelines are at risk.
Communicate regularly with team leaders, process owners, and other stakeholders about team progress toward goal achievement, critical factors, and obstacles.
Collect and analyze project data, identify optimization opportunities, develop solutions, and support implementation of improvements.
Support change management efforts to drive sustainability of process improvements on critical initiatives throughout the organization.
analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform strategic decision-making. Utilize advanced analytics techniques to drive business performance and operational efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
BA/BS or advanced degree in science or business.
Minimum of 3 years of industry-related experience in pharma or life sciences, including operational excellence experience (e.g. business process improvements, optimization of ways of working, etc.)
Minimum 7-10+ years of process improvement experience, including lean/six sigma expertise (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Proven track record of developing clear action plans, executing/implementing such plans and leading projects that have delivered value to the organization.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive organizational business outcomes.
Demonstrated ability in navigating and thriving in complex matrix environments.
Proficient in communication and presentation skills.
Ability to drive change and lead teams through organizational transformation.
Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities
Preferred: strong proficiency in data analytics tools and technologies, such as SQL, Python, R, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
LI-Hybrid
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy @type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
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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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1591380
Updated: 2025-05-05 02:01:30.005 UTC
Location: Princeton-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
