Bristol Myers Squibb · 3 weeks ago
Vice President, Corporate Quality
Devens - MA - US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$373K/yr - $452K/yr
20+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. The Vice President of Corporate Quality will shape and drive the Corporate Quality vision, ensuring compliance and quality across the organization while managing risks and leading quality governance initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Establishes and oversees a unified, process-centric Quality Management System (QMS) that spans the entire product lifecycle, ensuring continuous improvement, fit-for-purpose solutions, and simplification. Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of the global QMS in alignment with regulatory expectations across all enterprise functions. Drive Enterprise Quality Governance by setting quality metrics and KPIs to monitor performance and sustain improvement
Builds and develops a cross-divisional Global Process Owner Network that will develop and sustain the QMS working collaboratively with senior leaders across R&D, GPDS and Commercial
Oversees SOP governance, document control, training programs, data integrity and electronic quality systems (including AI governance)
Designs and implements internal processes and communication mechanisms to assess emerging global regulatory expectations for impact on the organization and the overall BMS quality management system, to ensure ongoing compliance. Ensure these processes are linked to the broader regulatory policy forums in BMS at the enterprise level. working groups, etc. representing BMS strategic initiatives and input
Communicates effectively and builds cooperative and supportive working relationships across the Divisions and with external partners on quality, compliance and regulatory matter. Interfaces with members of the Divisional Leadership teams and the Quality Leadership Team. Engages and presents to BMS Leadership Team, CEO and BoD Board of Directors at the request and direction of CQO
Oversees and leads quality and compliance risk management initiatives to minimize risk and potential impact of quality and/or non-compliance events to the company. Builds and deploys Culture of Excellence plans to improve a culture of Quality across BMS
Ensures proactive quality and compliance oversight and adherence to QMS across internal operations and external partners through risk-based approaches, global inspection readiness, and independent audit
Provides quality and compliance expertise and oversight in support of significant compliance remediation, Health Authority inspection responses and actions, and regulatory communications including FARs, BPDRs, DPRs, etc
Actively engages with regulators and industry peers, representing BMS across industry and regulatory QMS forums to drive/leverage best practices, shares knowledge and industry/regulatory trends designed to continuously improve the QMS at BMS
Chairs the QMS Governance Forum responsible for overseeing the QMS operating model
Builds and continuously develops a high-performing global Quality team
Fosters a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and innovation within Quality and across the Enterprise
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 20+ years of BioPharma experience, with demonstrated experience in R&D and commercial manufacturing including pharmaceutical and biologics experience
Bachelor of Science in relevant Science (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering) or Engineering disciplines
Extensive knowledge and experience in GxP global regulations necessary for appropriate decision making and representing BMS to regulatory agencies
Experience in leading a major quality discipline with GxP quality experience
Extensive experience in GLPs, GCPs, GPVP and GMPs (inclusive of medical devices)
International regulatory experience in GxP environment
Previous proven experience dealing with FDA and other major regulatory agencies
Experience with digital innovation, including automation and Artificial Intelligence capabilities
Managed a large global operation involving diverse cultures and employees
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and drive results through 'influence' as well as direct management
In-depth experience in managing large teams, and in providing coaching, development and mentoring to employees
Experienced in advanced technology including technology transfer, e.g., R&D to manufacturing and/or between operations
Experience with managing a large budget
Experience in Computer System Validation, Analytical Methods development/transfer, Quality Systems, Product Quality complaint, combination Products/Device Quality
Position may require 20-30% travel on occasion
Preferred
advanced degree (MBA, MS or PhD)
Benefits
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.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.32BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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