Executive Director, Value Chain Management Lead (VCL) - GO Teams

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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. 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: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Position Summary The Executive Director, Value Chain Management Lead (VCL) - GO Teams is a senior enterprise leader responsible for maximizing product value across the commercial lifecycle by leading Global Operations (GO) Teams and end-to-end value chain strategy for marketed products and pipeline assets. As lifecycle owner, this role integrates commercial, development, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, technical operations, and financial considerations into product strategies that optimize patient supply, launch execution, profitability, risk management, and portfolio value. The Executive Director serves as senior Value Chain Lead and strategic integrator across the Global Business Unit, ensuring alignment from late-stage development through launch, growth, maturity, LOE, and product exit while driving GO Team governance, operational excellence, value realization, and enterprise decision-making. Operating in a highly regulated environment, this role ensures decisions involving GMP, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and business continuity considerations are supported by appropriate governance, risk management, compliance, and operational rigor. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Lifecycle Management Set strategic direction and provide executive governance for assigned GO Teams, ensuring accountability for lifecycle strategy, value creation, supply continuity, and enterprise decision-making. Develop integrated lifecycle strategies that maximize product value, patient impact, operational performance, and financial outcomes. Lead matrixed teams across key functions to align priorities, investments, lifecycle opportunities, and enterprise risks. Architect for decision of portfolio, sites, lyfe cycle management, network, including a view of compliance, quality, safety, financials, digital/AI and supply Development, Launch, and Supply Readiness Partner with Product Development, CMC, Regulatory, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to shape commercialization and lifecycle strategies that enable successful launches. Influence development-stage decisions that strengthen supply flexibility, manufacturing robustness, launch readiness, network design, and cost structure. Lead launch governance, readiness reviews, risk mitigation, and contingency planning to reduce launch risk and accelerate speed to market. Supply Resilience and Operational Performance Develop resilient supply strategies that protect patient access, product availability, and business continuity. Drive collaboration across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, Procurement, and Quality to optimize network performance and supply reliability. Govern demand planning, inventory, capacity, sourcing, operational risk, and continuity decisions that balance service, profitability, compliance, and supply continuity. Value Optimization and Lifecycle Transitions Lead initiatives that maximize product profitability, lifecycle value, operating margin, and product availability. Optimize network design, sourcing strategy, SKU rationalization, batch size, inventory, shelf life, packaging, distribution, and cost of goods. Lead lifecycle transition, loss-of-exclusivity, discontinuation, product exit, divestiture, and sunset planning while balancing patient commitments, inventory risk, profitability, and continuity. Governance, Business Leadership, and Digital Enablement Serve as a primary decision-making and escalation point for complex lifecycle, launch, supply, and value realization challenges. Lead executive reviews and governance forums; develop strategic recommendations, business cases, lifecycle plans, risk assessments, and performance metrics for senior leadership. Contribute to enterprise strategic planning, portfolio prioritization, and long-range business decision-making. Champion continuous improvement, operational excellence, digital technologies, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and automation to improve lifecycle decisions and business outcomes. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Digital or related discipline. Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other highly regulated industries. Significant experience across combinations of product lifecycle management, manufacturing, supply chain, technical operations, commercialization, product strategy, or portfolio management. Demonstrated experience leading large, complex matrix organizations without direct authority. Proven track record leading product value creation, launch execution, supply strategy, and lifecycle optimization initiatives. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development, commercialization, manufacturing, quality systems, and supply chain operations. Experience leading executive governance processes and enterprise-level strategic decision-making. Experience managing high-impact business risks, operational complexity, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment. Exceptional communication, executive presence, and influence skills. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) strongly preferred. Enterprise leadership experience in value chain, portfolio, product operations, or business unit roles. Global pharmaceutical launch, lifecycle management, portfolio value optimization, and commercial product strategy experience. Experience with digital transformation, advanced analytics, AI-enabled processes, or operational excellence disciplines. Global leadership experience supporting GMP-regulated operations or product supply networks. Relevant Competencies Strategic and enterprise leadership: Portfolio strategy, lifecycle management, business acumen, and execution discipline. Decision quality and risk management: Governance, controls, scenario planning, business continuity, and strategic problem solving. Cross-functional influence: Matrix leadership, stakeholder alignment, change leadership, and negotiation. Innovation and digital enablement: Digital transformation, AI strategy, analytics, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Executive communication: Senior leadership presentations, strategic storytelling, facilitation, and written communication excellence. Value chain and operational excellence: Launch excellence, supply chain strategy, manufacturing network optimization, portfolio value creation, and operational performance management. Compliance and quality mindset: Ensures GMP, GxP, regulatory, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality activities meet applicable standards. Governance and risk management: Uses governance, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement to support sound decisions. Patient and enterprise focus: Balances patient supply, performance, portfolio value, and regulatory commitments. Accountability and integrity: Owns compliance obligations and fosters quality, integrity, accountability, an