Hybrid Vice President, Cell Therapy Global Quality

at Bristol Myers Squibb

• Job title: Vice President, Cell Therapy Global Quality
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $381,440 - $462,213 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Princeton, United States

About the role

• Vice President leading Cell Therapy Quality at Bristol Myers Squibb. Responsible for quality strategy and lifecycle management of cell therapy products with a global reach.

Responsibilities

• The Vice President, Cell Therapy Global Quality is accountable for development, deployment and execution of the Quality strategy for the Cell Therapy Development and Cell Therapy Operations organizations.
• Building, leading and optimizing the Quality organization throughout the global cell therapy network.
• Responsible for Patient Operations Quality, Internal Manufacturing Quality, External Manufacturing and Supply Chain Quality, Global Product Quality, consisting of Development Quality, Product Lifecycle and CMC Quality Analytical Science and Technology Quality Systems & Compliance.
• Leading the Quality organization in the development, commercialization, supply, and lifecycle management of cell therapy products to meet clinical and commercial demand by ensuring effective quality systems, quality assurance, quality control and compliance processes through effective partnership across the broader Global Quality organization.
• A member of the Global Quality Leadership Team and Cell Therapy Franchise Leadership Team.
• Hiring, training, developing, and retaining a large, highly skilled workforce; driving operational excellence to improve Quality and productivity; effectively implementing new quality technologies, and creating an environment where our people will be engaged, grow, and thrive.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in relevant Science or Engineering.
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MS or PhD)
• Strong commercial bio/pharma manufacturing experience, and excellent people leadership expertise.
• Experience in Biologics or Cell/Gene Therapy manufacturing is required.
• 20+ years of relevant leadership experience in quality including site and above site quality leadership
• Expertise in GxP and strong knowledge and experience with Health Authority inspections, notifications and interactions
• Deep understanding of global regulatory requirements & guidelines to provide expert guidance
• Proficient in quality management systems and technical expertise of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes & technologies
• Ability to interpret complex data and to make informed decisions.
• Experience with multiple quality and technical operations functions.
• Experience leading quality in multi-product manufacturing plants and leading across large matrix teams.
• Proven interpersonal and collaboration skills; communicates well orally and in writing.
• Experience in talent development, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Financial management experience, awareness, and strong business acumen.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 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, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. *Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.