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Challenging. 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. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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Position Summary

The Vice President, Cell Therapy Global Supply Chain & Network Orchestration leads the end-to-end supply strategy, planning, & execution for BMS's Cell Therapy portfolio. This executive will report to SVP, Global Supply Chain and is accountable for orchestrating a digitally enabled, agile network that integrates internal and external assets, accelerates cell therapy product launches, and drives operational excellence. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders, GO Teams, and Cell Therapy Development Operations to deliver innovative solutions and ensure supply chain resilience, compliance in the rapidly evolving cell therapy landscape to drive positive impact for patients with serious illnesses.

Key Responsibilities

+ Responsible for operating, planning and architecting the Cell Therapy supply chain to achieve short term operational goals on patient service and cost, while at the same time industrializing the supply chain to be digitally enabled and built on standard process to enable the Cell Therapy network to meet long term patient growth goals, profitability and launch

+ Oversee and manage long-range planning, scenario planning, capacity planning, and production scheduling for the global cell therapy supply network optimizing flows across internal and external sites, including inventory and materials

+ Implements an integrated supply strategy for the global cell therapy manufacturing network, including contract manufacturing organizations

+ Drives strong integration with patient intake and operations team, whose goal is to create a seamless slot management process linking patient reservations to Manufacturing scheduling and commitment dates in real time

+ Strong financial acumen, able to perform margin analysis, understanding cost drivers and their impact on margin. Able to recommend margin efficient processes and network design

+ Ensures meaningful and robust two way sharing of critical information between Global Supply Chain & the Cell Therapy Development Operations team

+ Owns management of Supply Network Planning process for all cell therapy manufacturing sites and contract manufacturing organizations

+ Ownership of the brand value chain management function - determines how best to incorporate supply chain business aspects of the brand into the team covering brand strategy, cost and portfolio and network

+ Ensures Cell Therapy Supply Chain organization is aligned to life cycle management, product governance, launch readiness, and cross-functional alignment with commercial and clinical teams

+ Achieves customer service levels, inventory targets, and operational KPIs across the global cell therapy supply chain network

+ Leads and manages external manufacturing activities, including implementing external manufacturing strategy, supplier risk reduction, automation of materials management, and reaching target supply performance metrics for cell therapy products

+ Actively supports and jointly leads the implementation of digital supply chain technologies for Supply Network Planning and S&OP support. Business owner of the digital architecture and that it meets business needs

+ Ensures all cell therapy supply chain activities meet regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements

+ Plays an active role in development of strategic roadmap driving improved capabilities across end-to-end planning & execution

+ Builds and leads a future-ready cell therapy supply chain team aligned with BMS's values and business objectives

+ Assesses competency requirements and develops/implements the talent management plans for building and maintaining a best-in-class cell therapy supply chain team

+ Integrates development operations with supply chain readiness to accelerate clinical-to-commercial transitions for cell therapy products, ensuring early supply chain engagement in product development and launch planning

+ Serves as the primary cell therapy supply chain representative within GO Team structures, embedding governance and orchestration principles for seamless coordination, end-to-end visibility, and risk mitigation

+ Drives integrated launch readiness by connecting commercial, clinical, and supply chain teams, implementing required governance, and fostering cross-functional alignment to reduce time-to-patient and minimize delays for cell therapy launches

Qualifications & Experience

+ B.S. in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or Life Sciences / Masters or higher degree in business or sciences e.g., MBA preferred.

+ 15+ years of integrated (demand/supply/inventory) global supply chain management experience in cell therapy, biopharma, or related industries with a proven track record in network orchestration, digital transformation, and launch excellence. At least 5 years as a manager of managers.

+ Deep expertise in advanced planning systems (preferably SAP and Kinaxis), automation, and data analytics for cell therapy supply chain

+ Demand management expertise covering forecasting, make to order and patient driven demand,

+ Strong understanding and exposure to cGMP, FDA, & other regulatory requirements

+ Strong understanding and exposure to current logistics/distribution global best practices

+ Knowledge of product characteristics and requirements; deep product experience OR cross-operating unit product experience

+ Experience in developing and implementing world class, global supply chain planning processes & managing them through deployment of global advanced planning & scheduling systems

+ Experience in cell therapy manufacturing process, principles & practices

+ Proven success in digital transformation, SAP/AI-driven solutions, and automation of materials management

+ Exceptional talent builder and team leader - actively sought out by others as a coach & mentor

+ Track record of leading organizations through growth and transformation, harmonizing best practices across networks

+ Exceptional leadership, talent development, and communication skills

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.

Compensation Overview:

$327,250 - $396,550

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

+ **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:** T he 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.

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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 [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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R1598317 : Vice President, Cell Therapy Supply and Network Orchestration **Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb

**Req Number:** R1598317

**Updated:** 2026-01-14 03:08:25.238 UTC

**Location:** Bothell-WA

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.