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.

The Associate Director Strategy and Business Operations is  responsible for supporting execution of plans associated with the newly integrated QMS Operating Model across GxP.  This person will utilize their quality mindset and skills in stakeholder management, decision making, problem solving, and project management. 

RESPONSIBILITIES will include:

• Develop, maintain and execute the overall road map and plan for the optimization and integration for the QMS.  Ensure prioritization activities are planned and executed to ensure alignment with work across all Divisions across GxP.
• Coordination and facilitation of QMS governance forums, including biweekly, monthly, bimonthly and quarterly status updates and risk/issue escalation.
• Management of GQS departmental business operations including budget, headcount, and communications.
• Drive internal and external partnerships with multiple functional area leaders, groups and Global Process Owners driving activities across the enterprise.
• Ensure we are following a standard processes and methodology driving process improvements and long-term sustainability as well as ensuring issues are appropriately escalated and mitigated.   

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years of experience in Operations, Quality or Strategy, OR
• BA/BS and 10+years of experience in Operations, Quality or Strategy, OR
• MA/MS and 8+years of experience in Operations, Quality or Strategy
• Experience in pharmaceutical or highly regulated environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working a matrixed environment and achieving results across multiple leaders and groups
• Experience with GxP Quality management Systems

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.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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