Bristol Myers Squibb

Executive Director, Clinical Supply Portfolio Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Princeton • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $273,900 - $331,897 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the clinical supply across Hematology, Oncology, & Cell Therapy (HOCT) portfolios.
  • Lead the team responsible for developing and executing clinical supply strategies across all HOCT assets and studies.
  • Ensure seamless execution to support global research and development.
  • Oversee end-to-end clinical supply chain, including forecasting, planning, inventory management, packaging and labeling campaigns, distribution, site supply, and use date extensions.
  • Ensure compliance with GxP, safety standards, and regulatory requirements across all clinical supply operations.
  • Drive innovation and operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and strategic global programs or systems.
  • Communicate and align the therapeutic area strategy across cross-functional teams to ensure visibility and execution.
  • Apply leadership development principles, ensuring staff development, succession planning, and a high-performance culture.
  • Lead clinical supply planning activities for both BMS and non-BMS sponsored research, ensuring timely delivery of finished clinical supplies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life-Sciences, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, etc.) preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, with significant expertise in drug development, clinical supply chain management, and/or clinical manufacturing; 10+ years in managerial roles, including project management, team leadership, and cross-functional stakeholder management.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered​.
  • Advanced knowledge of clinical trials, supply chain, and logistics best practices, especially in oncology.
  • Strong problem-solving, written/verbal communication, and leadership skills.
  • Experience with strategic sourcing, vendor management, and budget oversight.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and relationship-building skills at the executive level.
  • Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives, manage complex projects, and deliver results in dynamic environments.
  • Deep understanding of regulatory requirements (cGMP, FDA, data privacy) and operational excellence methodologies.
  • Experience developing and implementing global processes for supply chain.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous professional development.
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.
  • Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees).
  • Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
  • All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
  • Eligibility Disclosure: T he 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical supply chain managementdrug developmentclinical trialsstrategic sourcingvendor managementbudget oversightprocess improvementslogistics best practicesregulatory requirementsglobal processes for supply chain
Soft Skills
leadershipproblem-solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationrelationship-buildingnegotiationdecision-makingteam leadershipcross-functional stakeholder management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree (MBA, PharmD)