Senior Director, Site Contracting Governance & Strategy

Bristol Myers Squibb; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 362,000 - 438,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Warsaw seeks an Associate Director, Site Contracting Governance & Strategy to lead regional contracting operations, optimize cycle times, and drive data-driven improvements. You will manage a multi-regional team, ensure governance alignment, and partner with Legal, Finance, and CROs to accelerate trial readiness.

The role demands strong leadership, advanced contracting knowledge, and a track record of delivering compliant, efficient operations in a complex matrix

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in global site contracting operations, systems, performance management, and process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial contracting frameworks, regulatory standards, financial governance, FMV, and escalation pathways.
• Proven ability to lead multi-regional, high-volume operational organizations with measurable performance outcomes.
• Superior capability in data-driven decision-making, dashboard interpretation, and operational analytics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional influence at senior levels.
• Experience overseeing system governance, data integrity programs, and process automation.
• Exceptional communication, leadership presence, and change-management capability.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the operational strategy for regional site contracting operations.
• Lead planning, prioritization, and capacity management across regions.
• Drive cycle-time optimization and removal of bottlenecks through proactive performance oversight.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-regional operations team responsible for contract execution, budget translation, and multilingual template application.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, data accuracy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen team capability through training, mentoring, and readiness programs.
• Serve as the operational point of escalation for contracting delays and cross-functional issues.
• Ensure consistent application of global templates, governance rules, and country requirements.
• Oversee quality audits, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Own operational governance of the site contracting management system.
• Design and deliver performance dashboards, analytics, and reporting for senior leadership.
• Partner with IT, Digital Capabilities, and Strategy & Governance on enhancements.
• Act as a strategic business partner to Governance & Strategy.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Clinical Operations, RCO, Procurement, and CRO partners.
• Represent Site Contracting Operations in enterprise forums and governance bodies.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives focused on automation and harmonization.
• Implement best practices, knowledge management, and scalable operating mechanisms.
• Drive adoption of digital capabilities and analytics.
• Oversee linkage between negotiated budgets and contract execution.
• Support forecasting, portfolio resourcing, and regional investment strategies.

Skills

Site contracting operations

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Operational analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb in Warsaw seeks an Associate Director, Site Contracting Governance & Strategy to lead regional contracting operations, optimize cycle times, and drive data-driven improvements. You will manage a multi-regional team, ensure governance alignment, and partner with Legal, Finance, and CROs to accelerate trial readiness.

The role demands strong leadership, advanced contracting knowledge, and a track record of delivering compliant, efficient operations in a complex matrix