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The Life Cycle Leader (LCL) will have the opportunity to lead and coordinate all Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) activities related to the brand strategy and execution of major projects and initiatives critical to the brand strategy. These initiatives may include, but not be limited to, change implementation, network planning, risk mitigation initiatives, multi-site productivity initiatives, alliance management, and/or new product launches. The LCL will lead cross-functional teams and be responsible for the development and execution of cross-functional plans, ensuring the realization of targeted business outcomes from the initiatives. In cases where responsibility is transitioned after certain milestones, the LCL will also be responsible for smooth transitions to receiving teams such as the Site to Market teams.
Key Responsibilities:
The Life Cycle Leader (LCL) will have the opportunity to lead and coordinate all Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) activities related to the brand and execution of major projects and initiatives critical to the brand strategy. These initiatives may include, but not be limited to, change implementation, network planning, risk mitigation initiatives, multi-site productivity initiatives, alliance management, and/or new product launch. The LCL will lead cross-functional teams and be responsible for the development and execution of cross-functional plans, ensuring the realization of targeted business outcomes from the initiatives. In cases where responsibility is transitioned after certain milestones, the LCL will also be responsible for smooth transitions to receiving teams such as the Site to Market teams.
As initiative leader, the LCL will be responsible for initiative chartering, planning, team formation, role clarification, and execution oversight. In addition, the LCL will be responsible for securing initiative endorsements through appropriate governance teams, establishing and reporting key project metrics, and identifying, reporting, and driving solutions for project risks.
The LCL will report to a Strategic Product leader (SPL) or Value Chain Leader (VCL) who will assign initiatives and other responsibilities to the LCL. The LCL may represent the initiative on the Global Operations team (GO Team) and provide other GO-Team support such as supporting team operations, decision making, issue management, and annual deliverables such as Business Continuity Planning. The initiatives led by LCLs will be cross-functional with team members and resources representing functions across GPS, Commercial, R&D, Corporate functions, and sites.
The successful candidate will be responsible for cross-functional team leadership; project management; development of detailed business cases, plans and timelines; use of project management tools, and ensuring documentation of all decisions according to appropriate decision rights.
Qualifications:
BS/BA in Business or Technical Field (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, related life sciences or engineering
7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry with exposure to one or more areas: development, operations, supply chain, technology, quality, regulatory, and research. Understanding of pharmaceutical and/or biological product development, new product launch, and lifecycle management processes
Understanding of pharmaceutical and/or biological product development, new product launch, and lifecycle management processes
Demonstrated capability to build alignment with business partners, including research & development, commercial operations, and manufacturing leaders, by understanding connections across the organizations, building strong relationships, being transparent and reliable, and delivering on commitments.
Experience leading matrix teams and influencing areas not under direct organizational reporting lines to communicate challenging goals and achieve objectives
Possesses good financial acumen and is skilled in project management and decision analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced technical degree, MBA
10 + years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry
External experience (outside BMS and outside pharma/ biopharma industry) and experience with external relationships/ contracts
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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
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Company: Bristol Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1577757
Updated: 2024-01-23 22:04:00.690 UTC
Location: New Brunswick,New Jersey
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, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.