At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.
The Associate Director, Clinical Supply Lead provides, and is accountable for the day-to-day direction for forecasting, planning, and end-to-end (E2E) clinical supply chain activities across assigned compounds, assets, and studies within assigned Therapeutic Area (TA). This role ensures consistent, high‑quality execution of planning, supply readiness, and asset/study support through close partnership with peer Clinical Supply Leads, Trial Supply Managers (TSMs), and other intra‑study team members.
As a subject matter expert in the global use of investigational material, the Associate Director proactively recognizes and addresses technical and regulatory issues that may impact clinical development objectives. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, partners, stakeholders, and clinical leadership to deliver seamless supply solutions, drive analysis, efficiency, and innovation, and enable operational excellence throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
This role assists the CSC leadership team in the effective collaboration, coordination, performance, and execution of CSC support to assigned assets/studies as well as the creation and sustainment of a data-enabled CSL ecosystem integrated with common systems, tools, and emerging technologies (including, but not limited to, AI).
Key Responsibilities:
Execute the strategic vision and direction for clinical asset planning activities and ensure alignment of assets/studies plans with established strategy, making recommendations for improvement, as needed.
Provide oversight of clinical supply planning activities within assigned assets/studies and support continuous improvement of team execution.
Provide support and guidance to matrix team members within assigned assets/studies and contribute to strengthening clinical supply planning capabilities.
Serve as the single point of accountability for clinical supply planning and execution for assigned assets/studies.
Support CSC leadership in preparing materials for governing bodies and other key stakeholders and provide subject-matter expertise to inform asset-related decisions.
Execute CSL processes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including analysis of asset/study-level KPIs and performance metrics recommendations for enhancements.
Resolve issues within asset/study scope and escalate higher‑impact risks to leadership in a timely manner.
Serve as the primary Clinical Supply Chain point of contact for assigned compounds and associated studies, leading communications regarding global supply strategy with study team as appropriate.
Lead matrix teams to develop integrated cross-functional strategies, resourcing, and implementation plans, ensuring continuous supply of investigational product in alignment with Project Team strategies, priorities, and objectives, and ensure timely delivery of quality clinical supplies to support clinical assets/studies.
Oversee development of supply forecasts for complex studies through the evaluation, assessment, and refinement of the clinical development plan and protocol analysis. Ensures monitoring of inventory and drug utilization versus the forecast considering country requirements and logistical timelines.
Partners with Global Development Operations (GDO) and Finance to operationalize the Clinical Development & Operations Planning (CD&OP) process attending the Demand Alignment meetings and running the Supply Review meetings for the products that they have responsibility for.
Assists with the adoption and sustainment of a data-enabled ecosystem integrated with AI technologies.
Appropriately and proactively manages risks and escalations to resolve issues with implications within assigned assets/studies, escalating broader risks to CSTL or TA leadership as needed.
Support budget inputs and tracking for assigned assets/studies, in coordination with Clinical Supply Chain Product Budget Management & Sourcing (CSBS).
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Business or Pharmaceutical Sciences
10+ years clinical supply chain or related operational planning/ leadership experience.
Experience in multiple functional areas (clinical, regulatory, quality) demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmaceutical development.
Knowledge of all phases of drug development, the functions and processes relevant to drug development, and project management principles.
Extensive knowledge in planning, forecasting, and execution of investigational materials supply strategies.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with, and influence, cross-functional people/teams to accomplish clinical supply goals and objectives within established timelines using approved processes.
Experience leading and managing change in a dynamic, complex environment.
Proven record of high level of analytical and problem-solving skills and using those skills to monitor key milestones in the global clinical supply process.
Strong background in cGxPs and ICH requirements.
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Compensation Overview:
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Benefits:
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
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Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
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R1605953 : Associate Director, Clinical Supply Lead, ICN
Bristol Myers Squibb Uxbridge, England Office
Uxbridge, United Kingdom
