Senior Manager, Operational Excellence Value Creation & Capture

Senior Manager, CAR-T Value Creation & Capture

Working with Us : 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 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. Join us and make a difference.

Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS's continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

Position Summary :

The role of Senior Manager, CAR-T Value Creation & Capture will report to the Director of Operational Excellence. The individual will drive a culture of Zero Waste Mindset & collaborate closely with business leaders to identify, analyze and implement improvements focused on value creation. The role will be responsible for teaching, coaching, and role-modeling skills such as Go & See, Improvement / Coaching Kata, and Structured Problem-solving to embed value creation capability and create a culture of excellence in the areas of waste reduction, cost and / or quality. Execution of efforts will be in conjunction with functional area owners within the CAR-T value stream including but not limited to Manufacturing, Mfg Shared Services, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T), Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Process Development, Facilities Engineering, IT, EHS, Finance, and Regulatory.

Key Responsibilities :

Owns the Zero Waste Landscape for the assigned Value Stream. Teaches, coaches, and leads the value creation efforts for the Site using Value Stream Maps, Data Analytics, Lean Leadership, Data Analytics, Change Management, and / or other Lean tools. Creates or influences systemic change to drive desired results. Identifies and corrects process, equipment, labor, or facility services that reduce value. Creates, maintains, and executes value creation project funnel to achieve Site financial targets. Drives analytical systems development to capture value and productivity metrics, solve problems and engage leaders and associates. Identifies and facilitates the acquisition of data for applicational use throughout the value stream. Utilizes value stream maps. Develops infrastructure to integrate and automate data acquisition and reporting of value constraints and value creation. Drives transformation. Uses data to identify and remove process, equipment, labor and value wastes to mitigate value reduction gaps. Uses change management to articulate, advocate, and influence for the adoption of the Lean Leadership mindset to mitigate value reduction. Works with functional areas to transform business practices and processes resulting in ability to meet key site financial objectives. Works with functional area owners to measure and analyze conditions leading to the mitigation of value reduction (Throughput, 8 Wastes, etc.) through electronic dashboards and / or tiered management. Develops and implements projects imparting Lean manufacturing tools and concepts to create value. Presents to site and / or above site leadership. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Coaches, demonstrates, and encourages the use of LSS problem solving tools. Demonstrates how Lean Leadership skills can be used to proactively identify and mitigate issues. Provides a resource to help functional areas take ownership through learned skills related to Continuous Improvement and problem-solving opportunities. Supports OpEx growth through the implementation of change management practices and effective stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications & Experience :

B.S. Biomedical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering. 5+ years working in GMP environment. Proven experience in leading Continuous Improvement and Value Creation efforts. Demonstrates high degree of business acumen and communication skills, with ability to deliver executive level presentations, challenge assumptions, influence for change, and drive decision making. Proven experience in developing KPI systems and applications. Lean or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Ability to lead and manage professionals. Flexible and comfortable working with ambiguity.

Why You Should Apply :

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. 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. If you want to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here with our Cell Therapy team. Full of incredible and dedicated team members, those working on CAR-T and other forms of Cell Therapy are transforming patients' lives through science. From studying individualized cell lines to making brand new discoveries, this bold and personal discipline allows you to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the field of medicine. Join us today.