Sr Director, Japan External Supply Head

Bristor Myers Squibb

Japan
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Strategic partnership management
Reliable supply and performance
Manufacturing capacity alignment
** Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Director for Japan External Supply, responsible for overseeing the global delivery of clinical and commercial cell therapy products manufactured by CDMOs in Japan. The role requires strategic partnership management, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and balancing flexibility and manufacturing optimization while supporting geographical expansion in the Asia Pacific region. **

Job Summary

  • The head of Japan cell therapy external supply is accountable for global delivery of clinical and commercial products manufactured by contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) located in Japan.
  • This role leads a multidisciplinary and cross-functional matrix team, accountable for strategic partnership management to implement, achieve and maintain reliable supply and performance within the external network.
  • Accountable for over $100M of spend, driving financial stewardship and sustainable cost reduction without compromising safety, quality or supply is a key challenge to be met.

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** Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Director for Japan External Supply, responsible for overseeing the global delivery of clinical and commercial cell therapy products manufactured by CDMOs in Japan. The role requires strategic partnership management, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and balancing flexibility and manufacturing optimization while supporting geographical expansion in the Asia Pacific region. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic partnership management
  • Reliable supply and performance
  • Manufacturing capacity alignment
  • Safety, quality, and service standards
  • Financial stewardship and cost reduction
  • Technology transfers
  • Cross-functional matrix team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Patient life transformation
  • Growth and thriving opportunities
  • Balance and flexibility in work
  • Community of practice exchange

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in biologics or cell therapy commercial manufacturing
  • Experience with technology transfer and/or start-up phase
  • Exposure to PMDA, TGA, FDA, EMA regulatory agencies
  • Demonstrated portfolio management competency
  • Experience negotiating complex supply and toll manufacturing agreements with CDMOs
  • Japanese/English required for role based in Japan
  • Up to 20% travel

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