Director, Network Orchestration Lead, Cell Therapy - N.B. NJ

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The Director of Cell Therapy Network Orchestration leads enterprise-level Cell Therapy (CT) supply chain strategy, owning end-to-end network outcomes and decision-making. This role defines and drives AI/analytics strategy, standards, and frameworks for network orchestration, ensuring consistent, scalable, and data-driven operations across the organization.

The Director of Cell Therapy Network Orchestration serves as a key enterprise thought leader, shaping not only Cell Therapy strategy but also influencing broader PDS and CTLT supply chain direction. This role integrates cross-functional inputs into actionable insights, while representing BMS externally through industry engagement, partnerships, and thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities Network Strategy & Planning

Develops CT network strategy across brands and geographies to enable competitive advantage

Assesses network capability for new therapies and expansion (vector, internal DP, external DP)

Defines and owns enterprise standards, frameworks, and governance for network design, planning, and orchestration

Performs internal and external benchmarking to inform best-in-industry approaches

Business Case & Scenario Development

Prepares network business cases in partnership with Finance, E2E Demand & Supply Planning, and Product Strategy

Owns development of end-to-end, enterprise-impacting investment strategies and decisions, ensuring alignment beyond Cell Therapy into PDS priorities

Develops network scenarios to support strategic trade-offs and investment decisions at BMS level

Risk & Performance Management

Assesses network risks and partners with internal and external stakeholders on mitigation strategies

Owns network performance outcomes, ensuring accountability for delivery against strategic, financial, and operational targets

Monitors execution of network-level, multi-brand projects and escalates when strategic adjustments are needed

Network Innovation & Transformation

Leads network-related initiatives (e.g., automation vision, predictive analytics, AI-enabled operations, regional cryopreservation strategy)

Owns and defines the AI/analytics strategy for network orchestration, including predictive analytics, optimization models, and digital capabilities in partnership with E2E Demand & Supply Planning

Partners across Gobal Supply Chain functions to embed advanced analytics into core business processes

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Partner closely with E2E Demands & Supply Planning, Product Strategy, internal and external sites and Finance to ensure alignment on supply chain strategies

Acts as an enterprise thought leader, influencing strategy beyond Cell Therapy into broader supply chain and product strategy decisions

Represents BMS externally through industry forums, conferences, and partnerships, shaping and benchmarking against industry best practices

Builds and maintains external networks to inform innovation, drive partnerships, and position BMS as a leader in cell therapy supply chain orchestration

Auto req ID 477271BR

Minimum Education Required High School/GED

Job_Category Analyst

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, supply chain or business with a Masters or MBA preferred.

10+ years of end-to-end pharma/biotech supply chain experience, with deep expertise in network planning, manufacturing strategy, and capacity orchestration (vector and drug product)

Strong understanding of internal and external manufacturing network complexities, including CMO relationships

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership in a matrixed environment

Ability to synthesize complex, c…