Bristol Myers Squibb

Director, Clinical Demand – Operations Planning Execution Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Princeton • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $193,150 - $234,057 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of Demand Alignment (DAM), Supply Review (SRM), and Clinical D&OP (CD&OP) forums, including agenda development, timing plus scheduling, material preparation, and effective escalation.
  • Ensure follow through on decisions, actions, and risks post meetings.
  • Contributes to Executive S&OP discussions as appropriate.
  • Serve as the CD&OP Execution Lead, ensuring disciplined execution and documentation of supply and/or demand gaps, risks, resolutions, and recommendations for escalation to Executive S&OP.
  • Partner with Clinical Operations and cross functional R&D stakeholders to bridge supply chain expertise with market and study knowledge, enabling resolution of business-critical issues and informing key strategic decisions within Clinical Supply Chain.
  • Coordinate and execute CD&OP related meetings, including development of required reports and metrics, documentation of Clinical Supply Chain gaps plus resolutions, and preparation of agendas and recommendations for Executive level review.
  • Support and contribute to Executive S&OP by managing timing plus scheduling, driving coordination of high-quality materials, and ensuring key risks, tradeoffs, and decisions are communicated clearly.
  • Participate in GPS and R&D Finance and/or Comparator Reviews to support adherence to approved budget plans and financial assumptions.
  • Identify opportunities or issues that need to be escalated potentially as high as the Executive S&OP meeting.
  • Provide training and coaching to stakeholders, establishing clear expectations for roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities within the CD&OP process.
  • Collaborate with Clinical Supply Chain Business Unit Heads and governance forums to align-on business priorities, performance, and key challenges.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline required; advanced degree (Masters or MBA) preferred.
  • Deep understanding of how demand forecasts translate into operational and financial planning, performance measurement, and executive decision‑making.
  • 10+ years of experience leading end‑to‑end clinical supply chain planning processes—including demand forecasting, supply and inventory planning, and S&OP type execution—within a global, matrixed organization.
  • Leadership in global process implementation and governance (i.e. S&OP), with demonstrated ability to improve decision quality, speed to action, and enterprise alignment.
  • Strong project management and change leadership capabilities, with experience driving transformation in complex, fast‑paced environments.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and cross‑functional negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence, align, and gain commitment from senior stakeholders.
  • Highly effective communicator with outstanding executive‑level presentation and business case development skills, capable of delivering clear, concise messaging to various leaders within the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict, evaluate trade‑offs, and make sound decisions under time pressure.
  • Proven people leader with experience building, developing, and retaining high‑performing teams, fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, innovation, and inclusion.
  • Results‑oriented leader with the ability to execute strategy, manage competing priorities with agility, and consistently meet critical milestones and deadlines.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with a track record of developing, communicating and securing alignment on execution.
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: 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).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
demand forecastingsupply planninginventory planningS&OP executionclinical supply chain planningfinancial planningperformance measurementproject managementchange leadershipbusiness case development
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillscollaborationnegotiationcommunicationconflict resolutiondecision makingstakeholder managementteam buildingresults-oriented
Certifications
BA/BS degreeadvanced degree (Masters or MBA)