Vice President, Capital Services and Solutions

at  BristolMyers Squibb

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The Vice President , Capital Services and Solutions i s a critical leadership position within the Global Technical Services (GTS) organization . This position has responsib ility for the effective and efficient deployment of BMS internal capital investment dollars - a scope of spend that is nearly $1 .5 B annually . Th e incumbent will serve as the Global Product Development & Supply (GPS) process owner for capital project budgeting, capital project prioritization/allocation, and the field management of strategic capital projects .

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Vice President, Capital Services and Solutions is a critical leadership position with impact at BMS enterprise level .” The role is complex , multifunctional, and multiregional, requiring effective engagement with Global Finance, the GPS leadership team, the Commercial leadership team, the R&D leadership team, and the Cell Therapy business unit .
In the current budget horizon (2025-202 8) this leadership position will oversee the execution of BMS B oard of D irector approved capital projects , with an aggregate spend in excess of $1.8 B .
Further , this leader will be a play a defining role in the GPS Geo-location strategy, with an expectation to design and build a n engineering capability suite for inclusion in the Hyderabad Capability Center.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Distinctive financial acumen .
• Technically proficient .
• Strong people leader with exp erience in managing mu ltidisciplinary teams across diverse geographies.
• Proven Operational Excellence / Transformational change capabilities - skill and will to drive impactful continuous improvement in function and across seams.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively at executive management levels.
• Successfully leverage benefits of a comple x external support network consisting of consultants, outsourced labour, and suppliers
• Mentor, drive and lead network learning and professional development of team
• Knowledge of total project delivery requirements (from concept to validation / commissioning and startup process) .
• Possesses broad knowledge of the functional requirements of pharmaceutical facilities and engineering best practices
• Design a balance d set of global guidelines/standards that account for enterprise standardization requirements while accommodating local needs and expertise
• Ensure compliance with Bristol Myers Squibb"Global Engineering Governance model, standards and finance requirements - while demonstrating a willingness to improve those models and standards
• Provide leadership in the management of relationships between GTS and key stakeholders across the enterprise
• Understanding of regulatory, environmental, GMP and safety regulations

Requirements/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required . MBA preferred
• Minimum 1 0 years’ experience in life science or life science adjacent
• Experience managing large portfolio of projects across various sites, projects ranging from small investments to $400,000,000+ each.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skill
• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary and multi-functional teams and demonstrated strength in stakeholder management.
• Excellent planning, organizing, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong seasoned background and understanding in the planning, design, procurement, scheduling, execution and closure of projects
• Ability to use discretion with sensitive/confidential information
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint and SAP
• Interpersonal / facilitation skills necessary to interface with and influence all levels of management.
• Previous seasoned interactions with a variety of customers, such as manufacturing, R&D, and maintenance.
• Approx 25% -50% travel
• Desired location is European based BMS site , given field location of major projects . US locations will be considered . Final location will effect travel percentage.

Physical / Mental Demands

• Occasional stooping, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching and/or light lifting may be required
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and move within workspace for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks including hand to finger manipulations, grasping, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in elevated areas.

Environmental Conditions

• Environment may include working in office or in a laboratory / manufacturing area.
• Ability to work safely in an environment with hazardous, radioactive, and infectious materials and waste.
• Ability to work safely in an environment with exposure to high temperature / pressure steam, and other fluids, compressed gasses, odors , various noise levels, moving parts, vibration, wet / slippery areas and high voltage energy supplies
• Environment may include working at heights, in cold temperatures, and/or constricted spaces
• Ability to work safely when working alone or working with others.

• Distinctive financial acumen .
• Technically proficient .
• Strong people leader with exp erience in managing mu ltidisciplinary teams across diverse geographies.
• Proven Operational Excellence / Transformational change capabilities - skill and will to drive impactful continuous improvement in function and across seams.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively at executive management levels.
• Successfully leverage benefits of a comple x external support network consisting of consultants, outsourced labour, and suppliers
• Mentor, drive and lead network learning and professional development of team
• Knowledge of total project delivery requirements (from concept to validation / commissioning and startup process) .
• Possesses broad knowledge of the functional requirements of pharmaceutical facilities and engineering best practices
• Design a balance d set of global guidelines/standards that account for enterprise standardization requirements while accommodating local needs and expertise
• Ensure compliance with Bristol Myers Squibb"Global Engineering Governance model, standards and finance requirements - while demonstrating a willingness to improve those models and standards
• Provide leadership in the management of relationships between GTS and key stakeholders across the enterprise
• Understanding of regulatory, environmental, GMP and safety regulation