Bristol Myers Squibb · 6 hours ago
Vice President, Cell Therapy Supply and Network Orchestration
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$327K/yr - $397K/yr
15+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a company that transforms the lives of patients through innovative work in cell therapy. The Vice President of Cell Therapy Supply and Network Orchestration will lead the end-to-end supply strategy and execution for the cell therapy portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and compliance in a rapidly evolving landscape.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Responsible for operating, planning and architecting the Cell Therapy supply chain to achieve short term operational goals on patient service and cost, while at the same time industrializing the supply chain to be digitally enabled and built on standard process to enable the Cell Therapy network to meet long term patient growth goals, profitability and launch
Oversee and manage long-range planning, scenario planning, capacity planning, and production scheduling for the global cell therapy supply network optimizing flows across internal and external sites, including inventory and materials
Implements an integrated supply strategy for the global cell therapy manufacturing network, including contract manufacturing organizations
Drives strong integration with patient intake and operations team, whose goal is to create a seamless slot management process linking patient reservations to Manufacturing scheduling and commitment dates in real time
Strong financial acumen, able to perform margin analysis, understanding cost drivers and their impact on margin. Able to recommend margin efficient processes and network design
Ensures meaningful and robust two way sharing of critical information between Global Supply Chain & the Cell Therapy Development Operations team
Owns management of Supply Network Planning process for all cell therapy manufacturing sites and contract manufacturing organizations
Ownership of the brand value chain management function - determines how best to incorporate supply chain business aspects of the brand into the team covering brand strategy, cost and portfolio and network
Ensures Cell Therapy Supply Chain organization is aligned to life cycle management, product governance, launch readiness, and cross-functional alignment with commercial and clinical teams
Achieves customer service levels, inventory targets, and operational KPIs across the global cell therapy supply chain network
Leads and manages external manufacturing activities, including implementing external manufacturing strategy, supplier risk reduction, automation of materials management, and reaching target supply performance metrics for cell therapy products
Actively supports and jointly leads the implementation of digital supply chain technologies for Supply Network Planning and S&OP support. Business owner of the digital architecture and that it meets business needs
Ensures all cell therapy supply chain activities meet regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements
Plays an active role in development of strategic roadmap driving improved capabilities across end-to-end planning & execution
Builds and leads a future-ready cell therapy supply chain team aligned with BMS's values and business objectives
Assesses competency requirements and develops/implements the talent management plans for building and maintaining a best-in-class cell therapy supply chain team
Integrates development operations with supply chain readiness to accelerate clinical-to-commercial transitions for cell therapy products, ensuring early supply chain engagement in product development and launch planning
Serves as the primary cell therapy supply chain representative within GO Team structures, embedding governance and orchestration principles for seamless coordination, end-to-end visibility, and risk mitigation
Drives integrated launch readiness by connecting commercial, clinical, and supply chain teams, implementing required governance, and fostering cross-functional alignment to reduce time-to-patient and minimize delays for cell therapy launches
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or Life Sciences
15+ years of integrated (demand/supply/inventory) global supply chain management experience in cell therapy, biopharma, or related industries with a proven track record in network orchestration, digital transformation, and launch excellence
At least 5 years as a manager of managers
Deep expertise in advanced planning systems (preferably SAP and Kinaxis), automation, and data analytics for cell therapy supply chain
Demand management expertise covering forecasting, make to order and patient driven demand
Strong understanding and exposure to cGMP, FDA, & other regulatory requirements
Strong understanding and exposure to current logistics/distribution global best practices
Knowledge of product characteristics and requirements; deep product experience OR cross-operating unit product experience
Experience in developing and implementing world class, global supply chain planning processes & managing them through deployment of global advanced planning & scheduling systems
Experience in cell therapy manufacturing process, principles & practices
Proven success in digital transformation, SAP/AI-driven solutions, and automation of materials management
Exceptional talent builder and team leader - actively sought out by others as a coach & mentor
Track record of leading organizations through growth and transformation, harmonizing best practices across networks
Exceptional leadership, talent development, and communication skills
Preferred
Masters or higher degree in business or sciences e.g., MBA preferred
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
Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
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Bristol Myers Squibb
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