Director Quality Strategy and Planning Cell Therapy

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Job Summary

The Director Quality Strategy & Planning plays a critical role and ensures the Quality Unit is positioned to enable the business continuity and delivery of all corporate goals, including BLA filing, readiness for regulatory inspections and commercial launch. This role will coordinate all critical deliverables across the Quality functions and will facilitate the timely escalation and mitigation of issues. In addition, this role will facilitate annual business planning for the Quality Unit, including goals, budget, and resourcing. This role requires a superior ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, understand all facets of the Quality responsibilities and build successful relationships within Quality and with internal and external partners.

This individual will be a key leader within the Global Cell Therapy Quality organization and represents the Cell Therapy Quality organization in corporate and program planning committees and forums. This role is stationed in Summit, NJ and reports to the Vice President, Global Cell Therapy Quality.

Job Responsibilities


Collaborate with Global Cell Therapy Quality leadership to develop Quality strategy and ensure alignment of goals and priorities across all Quality functions
Facilitate annual goal and objective setting and periodic status monitoring
Facilitate annual business planning for the Quality Unit, development of Quality workforce plan, budget and provide periodic updates.
Aid in developing the Long-Range Plan (LRP) or 3-year operating plan
Lead/facilitate operational excellence initiatives within the Global Cell Therapy Quality organization
Build out and implement project management best practices across the Quality organization
Develop and/or integrate project plans and Quality deliverables and monitor their execution
Prepare and communicate periodic project status reports to Quality management and executive leadership
Partner with project managers across the organization and ensure alignment of Quality priorities to meet corporate goals and ensure business continuity
Manage and influence key stakeholders responsible for executing the Quality deliverables
Identify critical path activities and facilitate mitigation of risks; timely escalation to Quality Leadership for resolution
Participate and drive initiatives within CTDO and Global Quality Strategy and Business Operations Network
Maintain Cell Therapy Quality communication plan which includes oversite of Cell Therapy Quality Portal content
Facilitate decision making processes to deliver key milestones as defined by Quality Leadership
Provide project management support for VP Cell Therapy Quality (e.g. plan and facilitate meetings such as Staff, All Hands and Extended Leadership)
Support ad-hoc projects defined by VP Cell Therapy Quality


Qualifications and Education Requirements


BS degree with a minimum of 10 years of biotech/pharma experience; a minimum of 3 years in leading business strategy and applying best project management practices
Excellent communication skills, strong business acumen, and superior organizational skills
Proven ability to successfully influence at multiple levels of the organization
Technical expertise with MS Project, MS Visio, MS Power Point, MS Excel, SharePoint
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and to develop and maintain strong business partner relationships
Proven leadership ability to carry out difficult decisions in a logical, rational manner, and demonstrated ability to work as a senior management team member and to engage and influence team members in a matrixed environment
Broad knowledge of industry practices and the evolving landscape of Biopharmaceutical, Cell and Gene Therapy products
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated strategic thinking, negotiation and influencing skills in a highly matrixed global organization
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Operational background with strong business acumen


Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1527063_EN

Updated: 2020-06-30 00:00:00.000 UTC

Location: Summit,New Jersey

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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