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Bei Bristol Myers Squibb lassen wir uns von einer einzigen Vision inspirieren - die Veränderung des Lebens von Patienten durch Wissenschaft. In den Bereichen Onkologie, Hämatologie, Immunologie und Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen - und eine der vielfältigsten und vielversprechendsten Pipelines der Branche - trägt jeder unserer leidenschaftlichen Kollegen zu Innovationen bei, die bedeutende Veränderungen vorantreiben. Wir verleihen jeder Therapie, für die wir Pionierarbeit leisten, eine menschliche Note. Kommen Sie zu Bristol Myers Squibb  und machen Sie einen Unterschied. Position Summary The Vice President, External Manufacturing is a bold, transformative enterprise leader responsible for the strategic direction and operational execution of BMS's global external manufacturing network — spanning the full portfolio across Product Development and Supply (PDS). This role oversees a large and complex network of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and CDMOs that collectively underpin over $10 billion in annual BMS revenue. A defining mandate is to build and scale a fully integrated, seamless and efficient external network spanning clinical development through to commercial manufacturing, encompassing clinical manufacturing, tech transfer, process validation, and commercial readiness across a portfolio of strategically aligned CMO/CDMO partners. With accountability for a matrixed organization of 600+ employees across the US, Europe, and Asia, this leader sets and drives the external manufacturing strategy to ensure reliable, high-quality, cost-competitive supply of Biologics, Pharmaceutical, and Cell Therapy products in full alignment with BMS's enterprise supply chain goals, cGMP standards, and patient-first mission. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Enterprise Vision • Define and drive the long-term global external manufacturing strategy across BMS' portfolios, aligned with BMS's broader supply chain and enterprise priorities. • Create a clinical development through commercial manufacturing operating model, integrating CDMOs for early-phase through to CMOs for late-stage and commercial production — strategically investing in partner excellence. • Partner with Business Development, Portfolio Strategy, and Finance to align external manufacturing capacity to pipeline progression and commercial demand forecasts. • Think 3–5 years ahead, developing contingency plans and strategic optionality in an increasingly complex global environment. • Create integrated, long-term strategies with the potential to transform BMS and the broader biopharma and cell therapy industry. • Digital Transformation - Own and drive the AI and digital strategy for the external manufacturing network – establishing BMS as an industry leader in AI-enabled partner orchestration and supply chain intelligence, • Enable real-time, bidirectional data exchange with CMO/CDMO partners; leverage AI and advanced analytics to generate predictive insights on supply risk, quality trends, and operational performance across the network, with human-in-the-loop governance at critical decision gates. • Establish an AI governance framework for the external manufacturing ecosystem – defining standards for model validation, data sharing agreements, IP protection, algorithmic transparency, and regulatory acceptability of AI-augmented decisions in GMP environments. • Build the digital infrastructure and data architecture required to scale AI capabilities across 75+ external partners with varying levels of digital maturity. CMO/CDMO Network Management • Provide comprehensive business, relationship, and operational oversight of 75+ external partners globally across Product Development and Supply. • Build and sustain a world-class, flexible, and agile external manufacturing network with a relentless focus on quality, reliable supply, digital integration, compliance, and operational excellence. • Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) models, including virtual plant team structures, to ensure appropriate oversight, controls, and partner accountability. • Develop, negotiate, implement, and enforce supply contracts with external parties in collaboration with Business Development, Procurement, Finance, and Legal. Compliance & Quality • Hold ultimate accountability for GMP compliance across the external network, ensuring health authority inspection readiness and sustained performance standards. • Proactively identify risks across the network; ensure appropriate escalation and stakeholder communication when program goals or timelines are at risk. Supply & Operational Performance • Ensure reliable, on-time, and predictable delivery of products across a global network. • Set and track financial goals for external manufacturing partners, ensuring ROI is maximized and budget/spend managed effectively. • Drive continuous improvement programs; identify and resolve complex issues impacting external sites to meet cost, quality, delivery, and technology objectives. • Champion network resilience, business continuity, and COGS reduction initiatives across the external manufacturing ecosystem. Organizational Efficiency & Transformation • Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing, inclusive organization of 600+ professionals globally; actively identify future talent and workforce needs. • Hire and develop change agents; foster a culture that welcomes challenges, encourages innovation, and supports learning. • Identify transformative opportunities that drive higher organizational performance; lead with data and rationale to build broad support for bold change. Cross-Functional Partnership • Partner with Quality, Regulatory, MS&T, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Development and Finance to deliver optimal outcomes from strategy through execution. • Serve as the primary enterprise voice for External Manufacturing at the senior leadership level, advising the EVP, Chief Supply Chain & Operations Officer. • Collaborate with  and participate on matrix leadership teams as a trusted and proactive partner. Required Qualifications & Experience • 15+ years of biopharmaceutical manufacturing/operations experience in a complex, global environment with a demonstrated track record of building productive internal and external relationships. • Proven External Manufacturing experience working with CMO/CDMO networks and multi-modal supply delivery at scale. • Demonstrated leadership across clinical development through to commercial manufacturing environments. • Deep expertise in GMP compliance and regulatory frameworks across multiple geographies. • Track record as a lead change agent in large-scale organizational and operational transformations. • Business-savvy, commercially minded leader with strong financial acumen and ability to manage significant budget and spend. • Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and enforce supply contracts with external parties. • Experience leading large, distributed, cross-functional teams in matrix, multi-location environments. • BS/BA in a Scientific Field (Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Engineering); advanced technical degree, needed MBA, or equivalent experience strongly preferred. • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, including spending at least one week per month (25% of working time) based in Boudry, Switzerland to support business operations and decision-making. LI-Hybrid Wir setzen uns auf der ganzen Welt leidenschaftlich dafür ein, das Leben von Patienten mit schweren Krankheiten zu beeinflussen. Unsere gemeinsamen Werte Leidenschaft, Innovation, Dringlichkeit, Verantwortlichkeit, Inklusion und Integrität befähigen uns, unsere individuellen Talente und unterschiedlichen Perspektiven in einer integrativen Kultur einzusetzen und bringen das höchste Potenzial jedes unserer Kollegen hervor. Bristol Myers Squibb weiß um die Bedeutung von Balance und Flexibilität im Arbeitsumfeld. Wir bieten daher eine Vielzahl von attraktiven Benefits, Dienstleistungen und Programmen an, die unseren Mitarbeitern die Ressourcen bieten, ihre Ziele sowohl bei der Arbeit als auch in ihrem Privatleben zu verfolgen. If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at [email protected] . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. 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