Director, Operational Excellence

Bristol Myers Squibb

Devens, MA, US
Base: $190,680 - $247,231 depending on location; b...
Hybrid (50% onsite)
12+ years operations experience
5+ years operational excellence leadership
Lean six sigma black belt or master black belt
Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence to lead initiatives that drive continuous improvement and optimize operations across various sites. The role requires extensive experience in operational excellence, project management, and strong leadership skills, with a focus on implementing best practices and performance metrics

Job Summary

  • The Director will drive the adoption of the BMS operating system vision to deliver continuous improvement results across global sites.
  • This role requires leveraging Lean tools and data analytics to eliminate waste, optimize processes, and establish a fact-based decision-making culture.
  • Candidates must possess strong financial acumen to develop business cases and lead complex projects while balancing speed, quality, and risk with a patient focus.

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Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence to lead initiatives that drive continuous improvement and optimize operations across various sites. The role requires extensive experience in operational excellence, project management, and strong leadership skills, with a focus on implementing best practices and performance metrics.

Salary

Base: $190,680 - $247,231 depending on location; Bonus/Equity: Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities available; Benefits: Comprehensive health, 401(k), paid time off, and wellbeing support programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years operations experience
  • 5+ years Operational Excellence leadership
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
  • BMS Operating System (COMPASS) expertise
  • Data-driven decision making and analytics
  • Global site leadership and coaching
  • Process optimization and waste reduction

Nice-to-have

  • MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in Pharmaceutical industry
  • Agile and Scrum methodology proficiency
  • Strong stakeholder influence skills
  • Innovation and culture building mindset
  • Ability to travel up to 50%

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or related field; MBA preferred
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in operations or project management
  • Minimum 5 years leading Operational Excellence deployments globally
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred
  • Proven track record managing complex projects and driving OpEx initiatives

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