Senior Manager, OpEx and Process Optimization
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 7, 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: .
Position Summary The Sr. Manager, OpEx and Process Optimization is
a key team member of the Global Patient Operations Capabilities
(GPOC) team that requires a high degree of independence, functional
knowledge, leadership, and planning capability. The primary
responsibility is to lead transformative change and strategic
initiatives across Global Patient Operations functions that
influence the supply chain of CAR-T patient material, including
Apheresis Operations and Global Scheduling. This role will have
visibility and impact across all processes within GPO and interface
closely with their functional leaders.Key Responsibilities
- Lead medium and long-term initiatives that drive transformative
change in our commercial and clinical operations processes
- Executing multiple projects of moderate complexity by leading
cross-functional teams individually or with the help of a program
manager
- Identification, creation, refinement, and post-implementation
audit of business cases impacted by process improvement
initiatives
- Ability to integrate technical, business, and customer
information to generate novel and differentiated solutions and
concepts
- Critically evaluate Global Patient Operations processes and
operational data such as, but not limited to, turn-around-times,
defects, process flow charts, and end-to-end value stream analysis,
to determine effectiveness of tools, processes, and systems
- Have strong operations, functional, and systems knowledge to
design solutions that fulfill business requirements with related
functional teamsCritical Competencies
- Leadership skills - Proven ability to form and lead strong
multi-functional teams to achieve Global Patient Operations
objectives and strategic initiatives, possess the ability to build
trust, influence others, resolve conflicts, and work under critical
timelines
- Results orientation - A results-oriented individual with a
proven record of leading teams to successful outcomes through
ambiguous or challenging circumstances, self-starting and will take
action without prompting or direction from others to solve
problems
- Communication and Collaboration skills - Works effectively in a
team-based organization, collaborating cross-functionally to builds
strategic alignment in a rapidly growing and maturing organization,
maintaining an appropriate communication plan with timely
reporting, and strong presentation skills to senior leaders and
stakeholders, instilling confidence through leadership and
action
- Integrity - Possesses unquestioned integrity and strong
business ethics, demonstrating a firm commitment to the company's
beliefs, values, and organizational goals, while making a positive
contribution to the organization
- Strategic capabilities - collaborate with senior leaders,
functional managers, and staff to develop a strategic roadmap for
business process improvements, facilitate the project activation
process through review and alignment with KPIs and prioritization
of functional resources
- Analytical and problems solving skills - Adept at using problem
solving and advanced analytical techniques, tools, and methods to
identify, characterize, and assess emerging issues and areas for
opportunity
- Mentor and coach to Global Patient Operations resources on
leadership, process improvement methodologies, standards, and
toolsMinimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of work experience in an engineering, supply chain,
process improvement, lean, or operations excellence type role
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g. pharma,
medical device, aviation)
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, supply chain
or operations
- Ability to travel up to 20%Preferred Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of process improvement tools and
methodologies, Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred but not
required
- Strong working knowledge of project management tools and
methods, CAPM or PMP certifications preferred but not required
- Experience utilizing a combination of analytical, empirical,
computational, and statistical methods to gain deep understanding
of internal processes
- Demonstrated learning agility on new subject matter
- Experience in managing ambiguity and ability to act as a change
protagonist
- Strong working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidelines
(e.g. cGMP, GTx, ATMPs)The starting compensation for this job is a
range from $114,000 - $144,000plus incentive cash and stock
opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes
into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills
and the geographic location where work is performed. Final,
individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated
experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers
Site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed therein may vary
based on job and location.#LI-HybridIf 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
Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines
where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure
includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and
remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is
determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned
facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work
model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these
roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and
is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a
positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design
roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients
or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as
directed is an essential job function. 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 . Visit 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.If
you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for
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