Senior Director, Launch & Lifecycle Management Excellence, Cell Therapy Supply Chain

Bristol Myers Squibb

Senior Director leading global launch governance and lifecycle management for Bristol Myers Squibb’s cell therapy portfolio. Aligning development, supply chain, manufacturing, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeSeattle • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $218,870 - $291,727 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global product launches and lifecycle management within the Cell Therapy sector, with a strong focus on strategic oversight, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive operational excellence through innovative supply chain strategies and governance frameworks.

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Cell Therapy Product DevelopmentGlobal Product Launch LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationRisk ManagementOperational Excellence

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementLifecycle ManagementForecastingResource PlanningRisk MitigationPortfolio PrioritizationDigital InnovationObsolescence GovernanceScenario Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluenceCommunicationNegotiationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Standardized ToolsMetricsExecutive Reporting MechanismsDigital Capabilities

Certifications & Qualifications

Operational ExcellenceContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryCell TherapyRegulatory ComplianceQuality ManagementMatrix Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global strategy, governance, and execution oversight of Launch Excellence capabilities across the Cell Therapy portfolio
Define and advance the long-term launch excellence roadmap
Align Product Development, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial organizations for product launches and lifecycle changes
Serve as the central integration point across development, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial organizations
Lead launch readiness, portfolio prioritization, resource alignment, risk management, and execution excellence
Lead a team of Launch Excellence Managers and Professionals
Establish operating models, governance, and digital capabilities for portfolio growth
Drive responsible AI adoption and digital innovation in launch planning, forecasting, risk management, and execution
Provide strategic oversight for Cell Therapy launch and lifecycle management programs
Oversee launch scenario planning, portfolio sequencing, resource planning, risk mitigation, forecasting, and supply readiness assessments
Establish processes to identify emerging risks, capacity constraints, and execution challenges
Monitor post-launch performance and capture lessons learned
Develop and operationalize a Product Obsolescence Process & Execution Framework
Define obsolescence governance, decision rights, stage gates, escalation pathways, and execution playbooks
Coordinate inventory disposition, regulatory and quality dependencies, commercial alignment, and stakeholder communications
Partner cross-functionally to identify obsolescence triggers, assess patient and business impact, and coordinate mitigation plans
Create standardized tools, templates, metrics, and executive reporting mechanisms
Interface with Cell Therapy Operations, Development, Supply Chain, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality, and Finance organizations
Align global and regional leadership teams on priorities, tradeoffs, timelines, and risk management
Influence enterprise decisions through executive-level communication and strategic recommendations
Partner with Commercial organizations to align market demand strategies and supply readiness plans
Collaborate with manufacturing sites, product leaders, supply planning, regulatory, and quality organizations
Build and lead a high-performing Launch Excellence organization
Define future-state operating models, capabilities, tools, systems, and governance frameworks
Establish standards, playbooks, methodologies, training programs, and best practices
Develop talent pipelines and succession plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or B.A. in science and/or engineering (biotechnology, biology, engineering or related sciences)
15+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience across product development, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, quality, regulatory, commercial, and/or technology functions
Demonstrated leadership of complex global product launches and lifecycle management programs
Experience leading enterprise initiatives across highly matrixed organizations
Strong understanding of Cell Therapy product development, launch readiness, lifecycle management, and supply chain processes
Ability to influence executive-level stakeholders, including Vice Presidents, General Managers, and functional leaders
Demonstrated success building organizational capabilities and leading transformational change
Strong business and financial acumen
Expertise in critical thinking, influence, negotiation, problem solving, strategic thinking, and leadership in a matrix environment
Ability to provide innovative ideas to optimize supply chain and create value
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Certification or exposure to Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement concepts desirable
Master's or advanced degree in sciences or business and prior cell therapy development experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility)
Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
BMS Well-Being Account
BMS Living Life Better
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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
Survivor support
Flexible time off for US exempt employees, with manager approval
11 paid national holidays
160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires for Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio exempt, non-exempt, and hourly employees, with manager approval
3 optional holidays for Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio exempt, non-exempt, and hourly employees
Unlimited paid sick time, based on eligibility
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, based on eligibility
Summer hours flexibility, based on eligibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day
Workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support for people with disabilities