Director, Strategy & Transformation

Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy; Leiden; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Director, Strategy & Transformation at the Leiden Cell Therapy Site. You will sit at the center of strategic decision-making, acting as Chief of Staff to the Site Head and guiding long-term priorities.

You will lead transformation programs, governance, and organizational effectiveness, partnering with senior leaders to deliver productivity, performance, and sustainable growth within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in pharma/Life sciences strategy or transformation.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and governance.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic priorities with Site Head and Leadership Team.
• Lead site-wide transformation programs, budget and headcount.
• Drive governance, reporting, and executive dashboards.
• Translate strategy into actionable programs and measurable outcomes.
• Champion change management across Leiden Cell Therapy site.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Transformation leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are united by a shared purpose: transforming patients' lives through science. As we continue to advance groundbreaking Cell Therapy therapies, we are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join our Leiden Cell Therapy Site as Director, Strategy & Transformation.

This is one of the most influential leadership roles on site. As a trusted advisor to the Site Head and a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will sit at the center of strategic decision-making, helping shape the future direction, competitiveness, and performance of the Leiden site. Acting as the site’s Chief of Staff, you will bring together strategy, transformation, operational excellence, business performance, and organizational effectiveness to drive sustainable growth and execution excellence.

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, and are energized by leading transformation in a highly innovative manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Why This Role Matters

The Leiden Cell Therapy Site plays a critical role within Bristol Myers Squibb's global manufacturing network.

What You'll Own

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Site Head and Leadership Team to define strategic priorities and long-term aspirations.
• Drive strategic planning and scenario development to support critical business decisions.
• Translate strategy into actionable programs, initiatives, and measurable outcomes.
• Align the organization around clear business goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability through insightful reporting, governance, and performance management.

Transformation & Organizational Effectiveness

• Lead site-wide business transformation programs aligned with headcount, budget, and strategic commitments.
• Translate global and network transformation frameworks into practical site-level execution.
• Drive organizational effectiveness through enhancements to structures, processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Champion change management and leadership best practices across the site.
• Support leaders in navigating complex organizational and business challenges.

Operational Excellence & Value Creation

• Lead initiatives that improve productivity, capacity, agility, and cost competitiveness.
• Establish structured processes for identifying, prioritizing, tracking, and realizing business value.
• Sponsor and govern continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and enabling functions.
• Build operational excellence capability and accountability throughout the organization.
• Ensure sustainable delivery of productivity and turnaround time commitments.

Business Performance & Governance

• Drive governance forums, leadership reviews, and cross-functional decision-making processes.
• Ensure performance is effectively monitored against strategic priorities and leadership commitments.
• Develop and leverage executive dashboards and business insights to support informed decision-making.
• Strengthen transparency and alignment across the site and with CTDO and PDS stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor on operating models, business performance, and organizational effectiveness.

Risk, Continuity & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead Business Continuity Planning, Crisis Management, and Risk Assessment activities.
• Facilitate complex issue resolution and cross-functional decision-making.
• Build alignment among stakeholders with differing priorities.
• Foster collaboration across the broader BMS manufacturing and Cell Therapy network.

What Success Looks Like

• Shape the strategic direction of a critical Cell Therapy manufacturing site.
• Build alignment across the organization around a shared vision and clear priorities.
• Deliver transformational initiatives that strengthen business performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive meaningful productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness improvements.
• Establish governance and operating mechanisms that enable high-quality execution.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Site Head and Leadership Team.
• Position the Leiden site for long-term growth and success within the global BMS network.

We're Looking For A Leader Who...

• Thinks strategically while maintaining a relentless focus on execution.
• Can navigate complexity and ambiguity with confidence and clarity.
• Influences at all levels through credibility, trust, and collaboration.
• Builds high-performing teams and develops talent.
• Demonstrates exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Has a proven track record of leading significant transformation and organizational change.
• Can challenge constructively, align stakeholders, and drive results.
• Combines strong business acumen with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Brings energy, resilience, and a strong sense of ownership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or related industry.
• 10+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, organizational change, operational excellence, project leadership, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business impact.
• Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of performance management, continuous improvement, and organizational effectiveness principles.
• Budget management and business planning experience.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Why Bristol Myers Squibb?

At Bristol Myers Squibb, every role contributes to a greater purpose: helping patients prevail over serious diseases. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative Cell Therapy organization and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the company's most strategically important manufacturing sites. You will work alongside talented leaders, influence critical business decisions, lead meaningful transformation, and leave a lasting impact on both the organization and the patients we serve.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS Has An Occupancy Structure That Determines Where An Employee Is Required To Conduct Their Work. This Structure Includes Site-essential, Site-by-design, Field-based And Remote-by-design Jobs. The Occupancy Type That You Are Assigned Is Determined By The Nature And Responsibilities Of Your Role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People With Disabilities

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