Director, Biologics Digital Manufacturing

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: November 1, 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: .Summary:Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Insights and Technology (BI&T)- BioPharma Operating Units, the Director, BI&T, Biologics Digital Manufacturing Strategy, working with site and above site delivery teams, will be accountable for delivery of the digital components of the Devens Digital Manufacturing (Lighthouse) program, ensure that knowledge gained in this site program is shared and implemented, where appropriate, across the Bio network, and that foundational systems and capabilities that are implemented in the Devens and other site lighthouse programs are implemented with an enterprise mindset and scalability in the designs.In this role, the Director will partner with the Devens Digital Transformation Program Lead and work closely with the Biologics Site BI&T Leads and Enterprise BI&T Teams to develop and deliver strategic, foundational, and innovative digital capabilities that enable our Smart Factory vision across the Bio network. The incumbent will be a member of the BioPharma BI&T Lead Team.Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective delivery of the Bio Digital Manufacturing Lighthouse (DML) digital components, integrating seamlessly with site and above site teams, managing change effectively, crisply removing barriers to program success, and providing transparency of initiatives' health to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage execution elements including planning, budgeting, resourcing, and time estimation, to deliver right-first-time, timely outcomes.
• Ensure site business alignment to program scope and readiness to adopt. Support Site Digital Plant teams on development of release strategy and execution.
• Deliver near term critical priorities including Lab and Manufacturing detailed planning and scheduling, manufacturing digital equipment management capabilities, and support delivery of next generation electronic batch records to our clinical and commercial manufacturing facilities.
• Create connection points between Manufacturing and Product Development digital teams.
• Ensure that programs are being executed with a digital first mindset - beginning with the end in mind (usability, analytics, and reporting), streamlined processes, and employee digital readiness. Ensure smooth transition of deployed systems to site-owning teams.
• Maintain awareness of relevant internal and external digital roadmaps and capabilities that could impact the Bio Op U critical priorities. Define execution strategies to allow cross-program on-time delivery. Partner with Digital Plant leaders in Bio Sites to ensure aligned roadmaps and execution plans, and where appropriate leverage talent across teams.
• Use and advance Agile methodologies to deliver with urgency and visibility.
• Follow GPS BI&T foundational application standards and ensure clarity of use for Operating Units and Functions. Align and deliver with corporate IT and GPS IT technical application architecture standards and overall application lifecycle strategy.
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to align, define, and implement a right sized digital system compliance approach that allow the site to become a sustainable when digitally enabled.
• In partnership with the business, shape the landscape of AI capabilities for Bio Manufacturing.Qualifications & Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in computer systems used in Biologics manufacturing and supply chain execution (ERP, LIMS, CMMS, PI Vision, Lab and Detailed Plan Scheduling etc.).
  • 7+ years of experience with business process development, continuous improvement, and requirements refinement.
  • Has led and delivered complex digital initiatives that transform business operations from paper to digital processes. Develops new approaches/technologies within or across functions or departments. Challenges stakeholders to take calculated risks to test and advance innovative processes and approaches.
  • Requires advanced knowledge of work outside own function and deep expertise in Digital and IT for manufacturing functions, typically gained through a university degree and minimum 8-10 years of experience.
  • Drives 'right first time' outcomes to achieve business objectives; recommends and drives course of action to achieve results.
  • Demonstrated experience with Agile delivery methodologies and ability to train new teams to adopt and excel using the approach.
  • Leads matrix groups to solve problems/create deliverables; structures the work of the team for maximum efficiency and manages to completion.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence at the senior leadership level and persuade leaders to adopt a differing point of view in a complex and highly constrained environment. Maintains composure in the face of stressful situations or difficult conversations. Ability to ensure timely completion and manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Ability to execute clear and reliable communication strategies that convey project status or challenges and the proposed resolution and course of action. 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 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 this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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