Job Description
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.

This role is responsible for managing BMS’s global vendor outsourcing services supporting contracting and vendor management in Global Development Operations.

A primary function of the role is to provide oversight to the day-to-day operations of the Outsourcing Managers. The Associate Director, Global Outsourcing Management will also be responsible for embedding organizational goals and objectives relevant to outsourcing management and vendor management, supporting departmental priorities, establishing and analyzing team metrics & KPIs, providing guidance and approval for continuous improvement initiatives and monitoring the resourcing needs of the teams.

Direct management of the Outsourcing Management team member
Create an impactful vision for the function and communicates a supporting strategy with clarity, force and impact to align critical resources, management and stakeholders
Ensure alignment with other tangential organizations including GCO, Global Procurement, etc. as it pertains to outsourced study execution, procedures, processes and vendor interactions
Ensure Outsourcing Management resources are effectively allocated to support the Global Clinical Operations portfolio
Monitor trends and performance indicators across portfolio related to outsourcing management issues and successes across all contract service categories
Ensure the Outsourcing Management team leads the outsourcing processes as per relevant strategies and scope of work to leverage our external partners or the external Contract Service Providers (CSPs) to execute the GCO portfolio
Monitor outsourcing processes and ensures team compliance with BMS outsourcing and purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations
Focus the Outsourcing Management team on business and operational process improvement to simplify processes and tools and bring new value to BMS
Anticipate needs, assess and manage business risks and organizational dynamics as well as their implications based on developing alternate plans and choices. Assure adequate implementation / execution of plans
Research best practices across a variety of industries and disciplines and translates into relevant actions for improvements within BMS.
Display organizational savvy and knows how to leverage networks to bring information and points of view from different areas inside and outside the company
Minimum of a BA or BS Degree in a clinical or scientific discipline (advanced degree a plus)
Clinical development experience of 5-7 years required; Scientific, Financial, and business problem solving experience desired
Experience with clinical service providers: initiating, negotiating and executing legal and/or financial agreements in the clinical trials environment- biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Direct people management experience
Proven ability to drive teams to sustain high levels of performance in a constantly changing environment
Proven experience in managing key internal and external stakeholders (including senior leaders) effectively by frequently soliciting input and gathering and incorporating feedback into processes and driving change as appropriate
Demonstrated understanding of the needs of stakeholders and mediates between the CSP and stakeholders while being sensitive to their respective unique needs. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships under undesirable and confrontational situations
Effective management of cross-functional, multi-cultural teams and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix structure
Effective management of cross-functional, multi-cultural teams and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix structure
Excellent oral and written communication skills and diplomacy to convey information and influence others with a strong customer focus
Demonstrates a high level of adaptability in dealing with ambiguous and complex work environment and balances multiple demands on role in a responsive and professional manner
Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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