Director, Global Capital Project Delivery

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Position Summary:

The Director, Global Capital Project Delivery (GCPD) supports Capital Services and Solutions (CS&S) capital construction projects across either a dedicated site or multiple sites within Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) and Research & Early Development (R&ED). This role reports functionally to the Executive Director of GCPD and is matrixed to the Senior Director, GCPD Eastern US. This leader will directly manage a portfolio of site-specific capital projects, overseeing their lifecycle execution using project controls methodologies in alignment with the Capital Solutions Governance model and standards. The Director will provide direct management and guidance to both full-time employees and contracted resources at their site, leveraging industry knowledge, internal best practices, and standards to deliver capital projects on schedule and within budget. The capital project portfolio at each site ranges from a few million dollars to an aggregate budget of several hundred million. This position will be directly responsible for a large ($50M–$150M) state-of-the-art life science portfolio of capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of capital projects with emphasis on R&ED Laboratories and Chemical Development Projects, as well as site utility and infrastructure upgrades in support of the business strategy
• Ensure compliance with Bristol Myers Squibb Global Engineering Governance model, standards (including all applicable safety, regulatory, legal requirements) and finance requirements
• Ensure appropriate internal and external resources are incorporated into capital project design and execution and provide financial oversight through management of scope and regular review of change requests, schedule, cost and cash flow projections, risk management, monthly project reporting, and financial audit preparation
• Lead the scheduling, planning, control and effective coordination of all the parallel activities related to each project and maintain project schedule through minimal unanticipated schedule challenges
• Collaborate with Global Engineering, Facilities, Procurement and site leadership to develop and analyze capital project cash flow forecasts, suggest risk adjustments as needed, and deliver cost-effective capital projects to end users
• Mentor and lead network learning and best practice sharing to build an efficient, high-performing department
• Achieve high customer satisfaction by delivering finished projects on time that are fully commissioned, qualified and ready for startup/occupancy, and meet all requirements of stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical preferred). PMP certification & EIT/PE License a plus

• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience managing pharmaceutical capital projects (Manufacturing, Lab, Office, Pilot Plant, etc.) inclusive of planning, design, procurement, scheduling, execution, commissioning & qualification, technical transfer of technology and concepts (as applicable), and closeout
• Demonstrated project controls skills in budgeting, change event analysis, change management, reporting and forecasting, scheduling, claims and management, and closeout documentation
• Experience managing individuals as well as multi-disciplinary and multifunctional teams overseeing complex EPCMV projects ($50,000,000 - $150,000,000) using the Stage Gate Process
• Experience with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management (PSM), and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
• Understanding of financial management as it relates to capital and expense spending and project cash flow forecasting
• Hands-on experience in the negotiation and management of contracts and agreements with contractors, vendors, regulatory and government agencies
• Extensive knowledge of working with the unionized workforce
• Understanding of regulatory, environmental, GMP and OSHA regulations, as well as functional requirements of pharmaceutical facilities, engineering best practices, design guidelines and standards, value engineering, and life cycle costing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, SAP, RPM (Project Capital System), SRM (Purchase Order System)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills to enable effective stakeholder management and ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Excellent planning, organizing, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use discretion with sensitive/confidential information

Physical / Mental Demands:

• Occasional stooping, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching and/or light lifting may be required
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and move within workspace for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks including hand to finger manipulations, grasping, pushing and pulling
• Ability to climb ladders and work in elevated areas
• Minimal travel within North America and possibly globally

Environmental Conditions:

• Environment may include office, laboratory, and manufacturing areas
• Ability to work safely in an environment with hazardous, radioactive, and infectious materials and waste
• Ability to work safely in an environment with exposure to high temperature / pressure steam, and other fluids, compressed gasses, odors, various noise levels, moving parts, vibration, wet / slippery areas and high voltage energy supplies
• Environment may include working at heights, in cold temperatures, and/or constricted spaces

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.

Princeton - NJ - US: $193,430 - $234,387

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 then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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On-site Protocol

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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.

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