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Position Summary
Lead the Manufacturing Analytics team for Cell Therapy Technical Operations (CTTO) in Cell Therapy Development & Operations (CTDO). Develop and advance strategies that drive improved effectiveness and efficiency across the commercial Cell Therapy manufacturing network, including DP & Vector sites. Partner across the network analytics community to develop and implement digital technology solutions and advanced analytics for the manufacturing network, to benefit network performance, strategy, and decision making. The incumbent will effectively partner with Business Information & Technology (BI&T), CTTO & Site MSAT teams, Manufacturing Operations, and Strategy and Business Excellence (SBE) organizations to ensure enterprise-wide solutions and standardization across CTO.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the operational head of Manufacturing Analytics. Deliver the following solutions and services to CT commercial manufacturing, in partnership with BI&T:
Statistical Process Control (SPC) solutions as well as Dashboards and visual reporting frameworks to efficiently and autonomously monitor performance of processes and operations.
Models and analytic tools to maximize plant and equipment effectiveness and enable the pursuit of COGm reduction.
Governance and escalation forums to track performance of the network analytics team.
Partner with manufacturing site teams to build and integrate analytics tools into business processes. Work with network teams to leverage and re-use analytics effectively across the enterprise.
Lead network governance forums to provide prioritization and monitoring of deployment of new analytics across the CT commercial manufacturing network. Facilitate collection of business requirements and create implementation roadmaps for prioritized solutions.
Partner with BI&T to develop and advance strategies for the sustainable growth and ongoing support of the manufacturing analytics ecosystem.
Interface with other functions within CTO to define manufacturing digitization data requirements and develop standardized data hierarchies and pipelines to support business needs.
Maintain awareness of external trends and represent BMS at industry forums.
Key Skills
Influential, results-oriented leader spanning all levels of management
Agile and critical thinker with a passion for innovation
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to strategically collaborate and influence the direction of BMS in the defined area of scope
Strong problem solving, negotiating and decision-making skills
Ability to define processes that are appropriate for varying levels of site maturity, balancing agility and discipline
Demonstrated skill to lead large projects and matrix organizations
Ability to implement decisions quickly and under pressure
Ability to balance advancing long term strategy with support of ongoing business needs/ delivery of results
Good planning, analytical, time management and organizational skills
Champion of diversity and inclusion
Proven track record of developing and actualizing digital strategies
Qualifications &Experiences Required
Bachelor's Degree in technical field (engineering, science or related discipline) is required (Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred)
14 years+ relevant industry experience, preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry
8 years+ experience in leadership roles supporting GxP operations; previous people management experience preferred
Knowledge of the modern data science stack; experience building data pipelines and models
Demonstrated acumen leading within heavily matrixed and global environments
Demonstrated interest and ability to learn across several disciplines (e.g. operations, quality, development, information technology) to optimize solutions delivered
Thorough understanding of the requirements surrounding innovation and change management within a GMP operational environment
Strong business acumen and strategic vision
Skilled people manager and strong track record of talent development
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $189,000 - $236,000,
plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the geographic location where work is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers Site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed therein may vary based on job and location.
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.
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: R1591685
Updated: 2025-05-14 04:44:46.829 UTC
Location: Seattle-WA
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.
