Senior Manager, External Partner Management

Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.Job Description:Accountable for establishing and managing relationships with CDMOs engaged in drug substance and drug product manufacturing to ensure the best outcomes for BMS Product Development (PD) assets.Acts as the PD single point of contact for Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) and internal/external stakeholders for supplier governance and vendor management. Partners with SS&P to lead and/or participate in supplier governance, e.g. joint steering committees consisting of senior leaders from BMS and the external partners. Leads Virtual Development Operation Teams (VDOT) for driving vendor performance.In collaboration with SS&P and other PD functions, builds and maintains portfolio-enabling sourcing strategies within a partner network that delivers innovation, bridges technology gaps, and provides turnkey capacity offsets. In accordance with BMS polices and guidelines, works collaboratively with PD business units and Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) stakeholders to select suppliers for a portfolio of projects.Partners with Legal and SS&P to develop Master Service Agreements and Statement of Work (SOW), acting as agent for PD stakeholders in the negotiations of terms and conditions.Drives the life cycle of supplier relationships from qualification to decommissioning, acting as steward for vendor onboarding with Global Quality and GOEHSS. -Serves in the capacity of Contract Monitor assuring compliance with all terms and conditions for portfolio projects executed by the vendor.Required Qualification and Experience:A BS/MS/PhD in chemistry, engineering, pharmaceutical science or related science with > 5 years of experience in small molecule drug product development, clinical manufacturing, or commercial manufacturing. -Ability to lead matrix teams and to work effectively with cross-functional and multi-location teamsAbility to translate complex technical requirements into technical documents (e.g. request for proposal, scope of work, statement of work)Ability to establish strong relationships with internal and external partners and achieve success through collaborationAbility to travel on as-needed basisIf you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through science ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site ProtocolPhysical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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