Vice President amp Head Global Manufacturing Network

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

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POSITION

VP, and Head of Cell Therapy Global Manufacturing (CTGM)

SUPERVISOR

SVP and Head of Cell Therapy Development and Operations (CTDO)

DEPARTMENT

CTDO

LOCATION

Summit, NJ or Seattle, WA

PREREQUISITES

Extensive experience in Strategic Commercial Manufacturing Operations of Therapeutic CAR T cells, Biologics and/or Vaccines

The Head of Cell Therapy Global Manufacturing is accountable for building, leading and optimizing the operations of our global cell therapy manufacturing network, including S12, JuMP, Devens, Warren clinical manufacturing and future viral vector and drug product manufacturing plants around the world, as well as aligning and ensuring operational performance at our CDMOs. The incumbent will lead an agile mfg network to reliably supply cell therapy products to meet the clinical and commercial demand forecasts by ensuring effective facility design, build and start-up; to creatively hire, train, develop and retain the workforce; to drive operational excellence to improve throughput, productivity, and manufacturing cost of goods (COGm); to effectively implement new manufacturing technologies, and to create an environment where our people will be engaged, grow, and thrive.

Scope: Global Responsibility

Scope includes the clinical and commercial manufacture of cell therapies in US, Europe, Japan and beyond, including manufacture of vector as a critical raw material and the drug product. In a highly complex, dynamic and evolving industry, this leadership role requires strong strategic and execution agility, a passion for operational excellence, a mindset for applying innovative improvements utilizing new technologies and advance IT, and an ability to collaborate internally and externally to achieve the vision for becoming the world’s leading manufacturer of best in class cell therapies.

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


Must work closely & collaboratively with Cell Therapy Quality, Cell Therapy Supply Chain, Cell Therapy Regulatory, Clinical and Clinical Operations, Global MSAT, Technical Development, Finance and the Hematology/ Oncology franchise and Project teams to achieve business goals.

Accountable for all manufacturing operational activities including budgets and management of multiple manufacturing facilities in network.

Develop workforce staffing strategies to achieve the rapid growth needed to meet the commercialization of products and pipeline.

Coordinate and champion the effective deployment of new technologies and systems to improve throughput, optimize productivity, reduce COGm, reduce manufacturing and release times and deliver pipeline.

Sponsor project teams to plan and implement capacity, technology, and business process improvements, along with integrated portfolio management.


Primary Function / Primary Goals / Objectives:


Create and implement the new cell therapy Manufacturing operating model and operational performance expectations including plant model implementation. Build & develop strong multi-functional team to bring operations & supply performance to meet key targets

Successful manufacturing facilities commissioning, equipment and system qualifications, and enable technical transfers

Ensure successful global health authority PLI/PAI inspections (FDA, PMDA and EMA)

Oversee innovative facility manufacturing design configuration for agility, flexibility and speed.

Achieve success for new product commercial launches, production performance, financial metrics, and compliance to quality requirements. Develop strong partnership with external manufacturing partners.

Build effective operational excellence capabilities across all cell therapy manufacturing operations and team, with clear focus on optimizing product flow through plant, shop floor utilization, product cycle time, effective Cost of Goods (COGs) management, right first time, and predictable/ reliable supply delivery (and fit for purpose clinical manufacturing)





Build, develop and lead an engaged workforce and drive a high performance culture that is innovative, agile, open to change, and constantly learning in a high growth and evolving industry

Implement world class technical training program that maximizes training effectiveness (partnering with external institutions and internal content generation)


General and Leadership


Lead with a global mind-set to direct and influence multiple remote teams.

Business Acumen: Has a strong understanding of the key business drivers of the industry/organization. Persuades others with fact-based judgments of the business situation. Takes appropriate risks and embodies a compliance, quality and continuous improvement mindset.

Setting Strategy: Ensure a balance of factors (e.g., quality, cost, risk, short-term v. long-term impact, etc.) in strategy and decision making. Sets a clear direction for others, especially in times of uncertainty and change. Constructively challenges the conventional wisdom or status quo.

Executing for Results: Maintains high standards of performance for herself/himself and others, consistently collaborates with all stakeholders and customers, and follows through on commitments. Takes the long view, and when faced with challenging obstacles, and exemplifies always doing what is in the best interest of patients. Conveys a sense of urgency, and drives issues to closure. Makes timely decisions when a quick response is required and ensures good evaluation of several options when needed.

Has excellent negotiating skills and achieves win-win outcomes in difficult situations.

Culture – Embrace our companies Values: Integrity, Passion, Inclusion, Innovation, urgency and accountability. -Creates and maintains an environment where employees are fully engaged, willing to speak up and can develop and thrive.


Skills/Knowledge Required:


Strong commercial bio/pharma manufacturing experience, and excellent people leadership expertise (Leadership & Coaching). Experience in Cell/Gene Therapy manufacturing is a plus.

B.S. degree in Business, Science or Engineering, advanced degree desired (MBA, MS or PhD) with at least 15 years of relevant leadership experience in manufacturing, Quality including Plant/Site leadership

Exposure across multiple Technical Operations functions. Experience operating a multi-product manufacturing plant, with strong knowledge and experience with Health Authority inspections and interactions

Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative, and the ability to communicate well orally and in writing.

Financial management exposure, awareness, and strong acumen.


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Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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, disability or protected veteran status.

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