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Position Summary

The resiliency of our R&D operating model is critical to ensuring delivery of transformational medicines to patients and the long-term sustainability of our pipeline. Global threats (e.g., cyber, natural, geo-political, social, supplier) heighten the need for a highly resilient global R&D operating model. The Head of R&D Business Continuity & Crisis Management (BCCM) will be the architect, steward, and global R&D leader for this critically important capability.

The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented leader with relevant BCCM experience/expertise and a record of accomplishment of defining, implementing, and cultivating organizational capabilities. This role requires a visionary leader who will improve the overall resiliency of our R&D operating model inclusive of our R&D sites, processes/technologies, personnel, culture, and key customers/partners (e.g., Clinical Investigator Sites). When needed, the candidate will also serve as a response lead for crises or critical events. This individual will be a people manager for a hybrid team of direct reports and contractors (as needed).

Key Responsibilities

R&D BCCM Capability Head

• Steward and deliver the vision and strategy for our BMS R&D BCCM capability (embedding best practices while also ensuring it is fit-for-purpose for the unique needs of Research, Drug Development, BMS enterprise partners, and external stakeholders.)
  • Ensure alignment of our R&D BCCM program vision, priorities, and plans with those of our partners in the BMS Enterprise Resiliency program, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities, Quality, IT (Cyber), and Third-Party Risk Mgmt
• Lead the planning and execution of all BCCM policies and procedures (e.g., completion of business impact assessments, design/planning/execution of a robust resiliency testing program, and supporting our Third-Party Risk Management controls, etc.)
• Architect and drive a multi-year BCCM roadmap to improve our capability maturity, effectiveness, and efficiency; includes obtaining endorsement by the BMS LT and Research/Drug Development Heads
  • Partner with the Process Owners to identify and implement efficient and effective improvements
  • Partner with Research Site Leadership Teams to establish site-based plans for critical operations
  • Oversee a fit-for-purpose training and culture plan to ensure all parties understand their role in the R&D BCCM program and to cultivate an org/culture that values, prioritizes, and enables R&D resiliency
  • Scan marketplace (both biotech and non-pharma) to continuously identify best-in-class business continuity and resiliency capabilities
• Lead and develop staff to achieve growth and attain established professional goals

R&D Crisis Response Leader

• Actively represent R&D on the BMS Business Resiliency PMO and Crisis Event Response Team (CERT), as required
• Lead or facilitate the R&D-related response teams for critical events impacting R&D
• Drive proactive continuous improvement of our event response plans to embed efficiency/productivity improvements

Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (desired) or track record of achievement in business continuity/resiliency (preferably in pharma/biotech R&D)
• 7-10 years of pharma R&D industry experience preferred
• Successful track record of achievement in the following areas:
  • Crisis/event response leadership (Geo/Political, Pandemic, Natural Disaster, Cyber)
  • Business continuity/resiliency risk & issue management
  • Converting complex challenges into clear plan of actions and/or driving large cross-functional enterprise initiatives to deliver intended business outcomes; problem solver and facilitator
• Exceptional cross-functional / matrix / project leadership skills
• Autonomous and a strong developer of effective partnerships and relationships with all levels
• Strong people leader and champion
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills, including exec presentations

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On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse 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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