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Business Unit Summary - Drug Product Development (DPD)

Our Drug Product Development team is committed to CMC design, development, and commercialization of innovative drug products to improve patient lives. We leverage the best people, collaboration, and cutting-edge innovation to achieve this commitment. BMS's internal engine of innovation includes unrivaled industry leading expertise in CMC development of small molecules, protein biotherapeutics, protein degraders, and other therapeutic modalities. We collaborate closely with our colleagues in R&D and Commercial to design our drug products. Here, you'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope.

Position Summary

The Technical Sourcing Integration (TSI) Manager is responsible for the enablement of sourcing for the Drug Product Development (DPD) organization through leadership and execution of DPD's sourcing strategy, contract facilitation, and supplier management. The TSI Manager bridges between DPD scientists and internal stakeholders such as Legal, External Partner Management (EPM), Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SS&P), and Finance to ensure that the organization's technical needs across all modalities are effectively supported externally. The technical areas supported include development of small molecules and biologics, combination products and devices, materials science, engineering technologies, drug delivery, and strategic innovation. The position supports the DPD book of work as well as innovation activities and research collaborations with academic institutions.

Key Responsibilities

The Technical Sourcing Integration Manager is a leader and key member of a dynamic, scientifically driven team dedicated to the integration of innovation and technology in the development of drug products, and must be able to:

• Develop, execute, and monitor the Drug Product Development's sourcing strategy while enabling compliance, speed, urgency, flexibility, and consistency of practice within the DPD supplier network, in strong collaboration with EPM, SS&P, and Legal.

• Understand technical requirements for a given portfolio asset, and translate DPD's functional area sourcing needs and requirements across all modalities as an input into sourcing execution.

• Engage technically, scientifically, and operationally to enable speed, high quality performance, and risk mitigation.

• Manage relationships with specific Contract Research/Contract Manufacturing Organizations in collaboration with internal partnering functions to ensure productive and beneficial interactions.

• Maintain an appropriate pool of CRO/CMOs relationships to respond to current and anticipated external contracting needs for Drug Product Development and innovation activities.

• Monitor, compile relevant metrics, and report to internal and external partners on key supplier performance indicators (e.g., technical, operational, compliance, adherence to timelines).

• Serve as a resource to internal stakeholders by providing access to guidance on Contract Research/Contract Manufacturing Organization's regional and global capabilities and industry trends.

• Support EPM and SS&P in category strategy processes including the RFI, RFQ process. Review quotations from suppliers and participate in a collaborative, cross-functional supplier selection process, where needed.

• Implement, manage, and monitor contractual documents including Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Single Project Services Agreements (SPSAs), Research Agreements (RAs), etc., to ensure that these documents are current and cover key elements including IP protection, supply terms and conditions, and Environmental and Quality requirements.

• Maintain safety, regulatory, and compliance standards as they relate to the development of pharmaceuticals.

• Implement department policies and work practices related to supplier readiness; provide communication and training of policies/processes to DPD staff.

• Support the set-up of funds, reconciliation of invoices, payments and run remittance reports.

• Develop, implement, and monitor performance measures and continuous improvement of technical integration and externalization utilizing data analysis and visualization tools and platforms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Material Science, or a relevant scientific discipline. M.S. and 0-2 years of relevant experience, or B.S. with 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Background in the Pharmaceutical Industry with experience in Development or Commercial Manufacturing highly preferred.

• Experience in formulation development, process development/optimization, devices, and/or integration of drug delivery systems.

• Ability to think strategically and implement contract simplification.

• Proficiency in balancing resource requirements across multiple projects while managing timelines effectively.

• Experience in data analysis and outcome representation with use of data visualization tools such as Tableau highly preferred.

• Strong Computer skills with knowledge of MS Office program suite, with an emphasis in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

• Strong interpersonal, project management, and analytical skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment and implement strategic plans.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with costumer focus are essential.

• Innovative, proactive, and motivated, with a focus on continuous improvement and a strong desire to succeed.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a matrix team and partner with and manage internal stakeholders at all levels, working in cross-functional and cross-organizational teams.

If 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 Careers

With 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 adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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.

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1586097

Updated: 2024-10-06 04:15:14.691 UTC

Location: Summit West-NJ

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.