Director, Strategy & Transformation

Job description

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. At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are united by a shared purpose: transforming patients' lives through science. As we continue to advance groundbreaking Cell Therapy therapies, we are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join our Leiden Cell Therapy Site as Director, Strategy & Transformation. This is one of the most influential leadership roles on site. As a trusted advisor to the Site Head and a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will sit at the center of strategic decision-making, helping shape the future direction, competitiveness, and performance of the Leiden site. Acting as the site's Chief of Staff, you will bring together strategy, transformation, operational excellence, business performance, and organizational effectiveness to drive sustainable growth and execution excellence. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, and are energized by leading transformation in a highly innovative manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Why This Role Matters The Leiden Cell Therapy Site plays a critical role within Bristol Myers Squibb's global manufacturing network. As Director, Strategy & Transformation, you will help define the site's future while ensuring strategic priorities are translated into measurable business outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders locally and across the broader network to drive performance, accelerate transformation, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and build the capabilities required for long-term success. Working closely with the CTDO Chief of Staff Office and peer sites across the network, you will act as a catalyst for alignment, execution, and continuous improvement. What You'll Own Strategic Leadership You will lead the development, deployment, and evolution of the site's strategy, ensuring alignment with broader CTDO, PDS, and BMS priorities. You will: Partner with the Site Head and Leadership Team to define strategic priorities and long-term aspirations. Drive strategic planning and scenario development to support critical business decisions. Translate strategy into actionable programs, initiatives, and measurable outcomes. Align the organization around clear business goals, priorities, and performance expectations. Foster a culture of accountability through insightful reporting, governance, and performance management. Transformation & Organizational Effectiveness You will lead strategic transformation initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and accelerate business performance. You will: Lead site-wide business transformation programs aligned with headcount, budget, and strategic commitments. Translate global and network transformation frameworks into practical site-level execution. Drive organizational effectiveness through enhancements to structures, processes, systems, and ways of working. Champion change management and leadership best practices across the site. Support leaders in navigating complex organizational and business challenges. Operational Excellence & Value Creation You will own and orchestrate the site's Operational Excellence and COMPASS agenda to drive productivity, simplification, and competitiveness. You will: Lead initiatives that improve productivity, capacity, agility, and cost competitiveness. Establish structured processes for identifying, prioritizing, tracking, and realizing business value. Sponsor and govern continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and enabling functions. Build operational excellence capability and accountability throughout the organization. Ensure sustainable delivery of productivity and turnaround time commitments. Business Performance & Governance You will shape and lead the operating rhythm of the site. You will: Drive governance forums, leadership reviews, and cross-functional decision-making processes. Ensure performance is effectively monitored against strategic priorities and leadership commitments. Develop and leverage executive dashboards and business insights to support informed decision-making. Strengthen transparency and alignment across the site and with CTDO and PDS stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor on operating models, business performance, and organizational effectiveness. Risk, Continuity & Cross-Functional Leadership You will help ensure resilience and operational continuity across the site. You will: Lead Business Continuity Planning, Crisis Management, and Risk Assessment activities. Facilitate complex issue resolution and cross-functional decision-making. Build alignment among stakeholders with differing priorities. Foster collaboration across the broader BMS manufacturing and Cell Therapy network. What Success Looks Like In this role, you will: Shape the strategic direction of a critical Cell Therapy manufacturing site. Build alignment across the organization around a shared vision and clear priorities. Deliver transformational initiatives that strengthen business performance and organizational effectiveness. Drive meaningful productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness improvements. Establish governance and operating mechanisms that enable high-quality execution. Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Site Head and Leadership Team. Position the Leiden site for long-term growth and success within the global BMS network. We're Looking For A Leader Who... Thinks strategically while maintaining a relentless focus on execution. Can navigate complexity and ambiguity with confidence and clarity. Influences at all levels through credibility, trust, and collaboration. Builds high-performing teams and develops talent. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills. Has a proven track record of leading significant transformation and organizational change. Can challenge constructively, align stakeholders, and drive results. Combines strong business acumen with a passion for continuous improvement. Brings energy, resilience, and a strong sense of ownership. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or related industry. 10+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, organizational change, operational excellence, project leadership, or related fields. Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business impact. Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of performance management, continuous improvement, and organizational effectiveness principles. Budget management and business planning experience. Occasional travel may be required. Why Bristol Myers Squibb? At Bristol Myers Squibb, every role contributes to a greater purpose: helping patients prevail over serious diseases. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative Cell Therapy organization and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the company's most strategically important manufacturing s