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The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and a proactive leader, capable of driving continuous improvement and ensuring the effective management of projects and processes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the ECF team and contribute to the broader success of Bristol Myers Squibb.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Reporting, Process & Project Management at Bristol Myers Squibb plays a pivotal role in supporting the Enterprise Contract Facilitation (ECF) Team. This position is essential for assisting the Head of ECF and the Director, International Pod Lead in data management, reporting, and performance tracking efforts. The role involves documenting and scoring performance against ECF’s priorities and objectives, including reporting on data gathering requirements, goals, priorities, and documenting key performance indicators (KPIs) for the ECF portfolio.

Additionally, this role supports ECF and special reporting projects for the Executive Director, Strategy & Operations Law, by providing accurate data and insightful reporting to generate and realize value opportunities. The position also focuses on enhancing process and Ways of Working effectiveness, managing projects aimed at growing and stabilizing the ECF team. By strategically and efficiently supporting ECF activities, the role identifies areas for continuous improvement and implements efficiencies where applicable. The successful candidate will possess a solid understanding of pharmaceutical contracting and project management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Contract Process, Strategy & Projects:

• Support the development of goals and objectives for the ECF team, ensuring alignment with the overall Law strategy, including conducting annual reviews and providing regular updates throughout the year.

• Gather inputs from key stakeholders in ECF, Global Procurement, the Law Department, and the Business to develop a multi-year strategic roadmap, incorporating key capability development programs and a digital & technology roadmap.

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve ECF processes, policies, and procedures to enhance overall effectiveness and efficiency.

• Manage projects aimed at growing and stabilizing the ECF team, expanding its scope, and fostering collaboration with other stakeholders.

• Undertake additional activities and projects as required by the Head of ECF and the Director, International Pod Lead.

Data and Reporting:

• Provide comprehensive support in data management and reporting for the ECF team, ensuring accurate documentation of performance metrics and alignment with ECF’s strategic priorities and objectives.

• Oversee the documentation and scoring of performance against established goals, priorities, and KPIs, ensuring transparency and accountability within the ECF portfolio.

• Support special reporting projects for the Executive Director, Strategy & Operations Law, by delivering precise data and insightful reporting to identify and realize value opportunities.

Process Improvement and Strategic Support:

• Drive process and Ways of Working effectiveness and improvement initiatives, managing projects aimed at growing and stabilizing the ECF team.

• Contribute to the strategic and efficient execution of ECF activities, identifying areas for continuous improvement and implementing efficiencies where applicable.

• Support and presenet with Head of ECF and International Director to Senior Leadership Meetings in Procurement, Legal and possibly the business. Assist Head of ECF and International Director with creating PowerPoint slides that are high-level and able to convey important messages and metrics clearly.

Reporting, Analysis, and Stakeholder Management:

• Analyze performance trends, proactively identify potential shortfalls and risks, and make fact-based recommendations to manage these risks.

• Manage ongoing reporting and monitoring of key metrics, including liaising with key stakeholders in ECF, Global Procurement, the Law Department, and the Business for progress updates.

• Report on data gathering requirements, goals, priorities, and document key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Pull data from multiple systems and convert raw data into an understandable form to analyze turnaround times for various phases of the contracting process.

• Create performance reports, SLA tracking, and other contractual deliverables for performance management, utilizing extensive data from multiple sources.

• Design and implement strategic insights to achieve ambitious business goals and foster continuous improvement across diverse markets.

• Leverage versatile expertise to deliver innovative solutions and drive sustainable growth in complex business environments.

• Formulate and analyze insightful reports to empower data-driven decision-making and illuminate key performance indicators.

• This role will support and enable the development and implementation of all initiatives within the ECF multi-year functional strategic roadmap that will focus on analytics capabilities.

Internal/External Stakeholders:  

• Executive Director, Strategy & Operations Law

• Assistant General Counsel, Strategic Corporate Transactions

• Strategic Corporate Transaction Attorneys

• Global Procurement & Leadership

• Business Requesters & Leadership

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• B.S./B.A. degree required MBA/MS preferred

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in purchasing and/or contracting data reporting.

• Strong data analysis skills with expertise in Microsoft Excel, including vlookup, macros, pivot tables, and data visualization.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to partner with and manage internal stakeholders, including senior leaders, within a highly matrixed organization.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Expertise in data, digital, and analytics, with a strong understanding of technology and infrastructure.

• Business process and data expertise, with the ability to map and understand processes and efficiencies.

• Project and stakeholder management experience, with a focus on strategic planning and organization.

• Future-oriented growth mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, strategic thinking a must.

• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating professional presentations.

• Expertise in procurement processes, contract and supplier analysis and management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier diversity, and integrated supply chain.

• Strong understanding of data analytics, category management, project management, and performance management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical contracting and project management

• Professional certifications (e.g. CPM, CPIM).

• 4 years Pharmaceutical Procurement experience

• Membership in Professional Associations, e.g. ISM

• Experience with procurement contracts, preferably within the pharma/biotech/CRO industry.

• Proficiency in contracting processes and procurement systems (such as Ariba, Icertis).

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