Bristol Myers Squibb · 2 days ago
Director, Cell Therapy Development Operations Project Lead
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $254K/yr
10+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. The Director, Cell Therapy Development Operations Project Lead is responsible for analyzing and optimizing business processes to improve efficiency and enhance overall business performance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement changes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough analysis of existing business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
Gather and document detailed business requirements from stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives
Utilize data and process mapping tools to visualize and analyze current processes
Develop and propose optimized business processes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and drive implementation of process improvements
Ensure that new processes align with organizational goals and comply with relevant regulations and standards
Collect and analyze data to measure process performance and identify trends and patterns
Develop and maintain performance metrics and KPIs to track the success of process improvement initiatives
Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems
Develop and execute communication plans to engage and inform stakeholders about process changes
Provide training and support to teams to facilitate smooth transitions and ensure sustained improvements
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of business processes, including process maps, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Generate regular reports on process performance, improvement initiatives, and project status
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in process improvement methodologies
Implement best practices and standardized processes to optimize business performance
Conduct after action review/lessons learned in support of best practices and standardized processes implementation, and overall optimization of business performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Information Technology, or a related field
Associate Director Level: Minimum of 8 years of experience in consulting, business process analysis, process improvement, continuous improvement, or a related field
Director Level: Minimum of 10 years of experience in consulting, business process analysis, process improvement, continuous improvement, or a related field
Strategic thinking capability with focus on execution of strategic decisions while balance conflicting priorities
Provides innovative ideas that create value without compromising compliance
Demonstrated change agility (anticipates / courageously leads others through change and ambiguity)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Proficiency in process mapping and analysis tools (e.g., Visio, Adonis, Lucidchart)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and support stakeholders at all levels through various formats (e.g., presentations, written proposals, reports, correspondence, lead meetings, face-to-face dialogue, etc.)
Experience with process improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Makes and acts on decisions while balancing speed/quality/risk to deliver value
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or other applicable experience
Benefits
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.
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
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.
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
Current Stage
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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