Associate Director- Quality Governance and Compliance (m/f/d)

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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

The Role

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking to recruit a permanent Associate Director- Quality Governance and Compliancebased in Boudry or Dublin

Scope of the Position

The Associate Director, Quality Governance and Compliance drives and enables optimized and harmonized services and capabilities across the global Supply Chain and In-Market Quality (SCIM) organization and in close cooperation with stakeholders mainly within GPS.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Identify areas for improvements across processes and systems impacting global Supply Chain and In-Market Quality together with mitigation plans
• Responsible for securing alignment and support from key stakeholders across functions and locations to support BMS vision and strategy enabling solutions
• Lead and independently drive necessary projects and changes within the appropriate organization boundaries for improvements
• Accountable and Responsible for the SCIMQ Quality Councils Develop, facilitate, and ensure the global quality councils meet their intended purpose and its continual improvements
• Responsible for partnering with global quality systems and IT teams to ensure the global supply chain and in-market quality metrics are available to support the quality councils and ad-hoc management reviews of key processes and systems indicators
• Support reviews of documents impacting GDP and quality initiatives as needed
• Support training as needed
• Contribute to the implementation of Quality Operations in SCIM, aligned to the Global Quality vision & mission.
• Represents the function in process improvement initiatives
• Influence and affect organizations by communicating events, remediations, decisions, achievements impacting SCIM Quality.
• Contribute and promote the BMS Culture & Values.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Deputy role of Director of Systems and Compliance, when required
  

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences
• 7 + years of demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance (operations, systems, etc.) in a pharmaceutical company or other health care related industry
• Demonstrated experience in a Global function.
• Knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical health care operations, quality control, regulatory affairs, quality operations, distribution and international regulations are essential.
• Proficient in GMPs, GDPs, PIC/S and regulations promulgated by the FDA, EMA or equivalent regulatory Agencies; ISO 9001 2000 regulations; and requirements for pharmaceutical products distribution.
  

Additional Professional And Personal Requirements Include

• Business Acumen Has a strong understanding of the key business drivers of the industry/organization. Persuades others with fact-based judgments of the business situation.
• Executing for Results Maintains high standards of performance for himself/herself and others and follows through on commitments. When faced with challenging obstacles, persists over a significant period of time to achieve his/her agenda. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Makes timely decisions when a quick response is required and a number of possible alternatives are available.
• Leading Cross Functional Project Teams Holds people accountable for agreed-to results. Identifies and keeps others focused on the most important metrics to drive the business.
• Building Relationships & Influencing Establishes credibility and earns respect with a diverse set of internal and external cross functional stakeholders. Is articulate and makes arguments in a clear and compelling manner. Has excellence negotiation skills and achieves a win-win outcome in difficult situations.
• Enterprise Mindset Understands the big picture, beyond their own functional area. Leads within the broader internal and external network and seeks to have impact on organization-wide performance. Embraces complexity but strives for simplicity. Shares resources and makes difficult trade-offs to benefit the organization at large.
• Change Agility Creates a vision for the future by spotting strategic opportunities for breakthrough performance. Translates the case for change into actionable plans for the organization. Demonstrates smart risk-taking and personal resilience when implementing change. Enables others to navigate change with confidence and in sustainable ways.
• Digital Dexterity Possesses strong desire to exploit existing and emerging technologies for better business outcomes, is a digital adopter and a flexible learner.
  

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package
• Bristol Myers Squibb has been certified as a Great Place to Work in Switzerland! Each day, our collaborative teams come together to support some of the most interesting work of their careers.
  

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.