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About Bristol Myers Squibb:At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.Position Overview:The Associate Director of CSC Business Capabilities plays a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the functions within the Clinical Supply Chain (CSC). The Associate Director leads a team that provides Clinical Supply Chain (CSC) representation for Interactive Response Technology (IRT), Clinical Supply Chain Logistics (CSCL) and Business Operational activities related to CSC budget (IRT, CSCL, and Comparator), contract administration and financial metrics. This position requires a strategic leader capable of managing a team, optimizing budgets, supporting logistical operations in the APAC region and providing IRT study support.Key Responsibilities:- Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of Managers and Specialists who support IRT, CSCL, and other CSC business capabilities. - Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, encouraging team members to achieve their full potential.Business support for CSC operational activities:- Assist the Director of Clinical Integration and Enablement (CI&E) with compiling, maintaining, and monitoring the CSC portion of the R&D portfolio budget (inclusive of IRT, Logistics, and Comparator support) to achieve established CSC R&D Savings Targets. - Provide input into monthly budget projections and contribute to the preparation of formal corporate projections. - Oversee contracts administration, financial metrics and ad-hoc reporting for the CSC organization by leading individuals responsible for executing and managing contract activities, ensuring compliance, efficiency, value creation, and adherence to financial targets.Logistical support and Operations Management:- Within the APAC region, oversee operations across a network of distribution centers, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and supporting the distribution needs of BMS clinical trials for Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs). - Support the collection of relevant metrics, conduct analysis to support budget and expense management, vendor performance management, and continuous improvement goals. - Oversee Returns and Destruction operations across a network of distribution centers, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and supporting the compliance needs of BMS clinical trials for Investigational Medicinal Products. - Work with 3rd party and internal partners to monitor and drive returns and destruction reporting, evaluation, trending, and operational activities to reflect the BMS portfolio, business model, and evolving regulations.IRT Study Support and Vendor Management:- Ensure an excellent level of support and service is provided by on site IRT personnel to promote seamless execution and alignment with IRT study objectives. - Support time zone appropriate departmental audits. - Manage vendor contractual obligations in conjunction with Global Procurement through documents such as Master Services Agreement, Quality Agreement, Service Level Agreement, rate cards, etc - Additional tasks within scope of expertise and experience as assigned by the supervisor in pursuit of BMS goals. - Evaluate and refine operational processes to yield strategic improvements, cost savings and operational efficiencies. - Provide regular feedback to division and departmental heads of personnel within IRT, CSCL, and other CSC business capabilities functions.Qualifications:- Undergraduate/graduate degree in business, science, supply chain management or related field. - Certification in supply chain, clinical research, or logistics (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, APICS) is preferred. - Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain operations, logistics, budget management, operational excellence, or related fields in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. - Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team while fostering collaboration and honing individual strengths. - Strong interpersonal skills to drive team engagement and lead organizational change initiatives. - Proficiency in managing financial operations, budgeting, and contract administration. - Expertise in facilitating and overseeing Interactive Response Technology (IRT) studies and systems is highly desirable. - Thorough understanding of supply chain logistical systems, including transportation, distribution, returns, and destruction across multiple regions is highly desirable - Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) handling. - Experience in driving regulatory compliance across functions. - Effective conflict resolution and relationship management skills across departments and external partners. - Ability to oversee multiple ongoing projects, prioritize timelines, manage resources, and align projects with organizational goals. - Advanced organizational skills, negotiation skills and attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - Proficient with MS Office suite