Project Lead, Supply Chain, VPT

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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units.

Ireland is home to External manufacturing’s global headquarters, the business unit responsible for the management of manufacturing contract operations (CMO’s) and ensuring reliable supply of product to patients across the Bristol Myers Squibb global network.

This includes management of, and working in conjunction with, third party contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing sites. In Ireland, External Manufacturing has two sites; Global Headquarters based in Dublin 15 and a distribution centre in Shannon, Co Clare.

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie

The Role

BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit on a permanent contract Project Lead, Supply Chain, VPT, reporting to Director, Supply Chain ExM GBU External Site Supply Chain.

The primary function of this role is to lead/participate in a range of Supply Chain and related projects for External Manufacturing Operations (ExM).

Based on your function, department or individual position, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your Manager the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time, over a two-week period, with the flexibility to choose the days that align with your collaboration needs.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates activities and manages teams engaged in planning, project management and execution of supply chain projects.
• Participates as required in ExM projects as the Supply Chain lead.
• Creates detailed project work plans for projects assigned, identifies scope, key milestones and deliverables and updates as appropriate to meet changing circumstances.
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Directly manages day-to-day operational aspects of projects to ensure task completion to meet project milestones and successful project delivery.
• Holds regular meetings with project team and effectively communicates relevant project status, key issues and potential problems to all stakeholders.
• Effectively applies project management methodologies and enforces project standards.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Engages with Third Party Alliance partners to ensure integration of partner requirements into ExM operations.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Creates and maintains strong working relationships within the BMS organisation and externally with trade partners, customers and suppliers.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and organizations
• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Team management experience, demonstrates competence in managing cross- functional project teams.
• Thorough knowledge of project management principles, tools and techniques including detailed operation of MS Project.
• The ability to foster motivation within the project team to meet tight deadlines.
• The ability to have a strong impact and influence key decisions
• Strong analytical, communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills required.  Experience in working within a global and culturally diverse organization; ability to work in a dynamic and flexible environment
• A proven track record of successful project implementation in a supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain operations in a GMP environment.
• Understands BMS Supply Chain, products and markets.
• Primary degree in a related field or equivalent
• 5+ years experience in a supply chain environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry that encompasses a basic understanding of business specific organizations, functions and business support systems (manufacturing, packaging, artwork, regulatory, marketing, quality control/quality assurance and supply chain)
• Knowledge of end to end processes in forecasting, product planning, order fulfilment and procurement. SAP knowledge desirable.
• Understanding of the new product development and commercialization process.

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance.

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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.

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.

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