Director, Strategy & Transformation

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. As Director, Strategy & Transformation, you will help define the site's future while ensuring strategic priorities are translated into measurable business outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders locally and across the broader network to drive performance, accelerate transformation, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and build the capabilities required for long-term success. Working closely with the CTDO Chief of Staff Office and peer sites across the network, you will act as a catalyst for alignment, execution, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Leadership You will lead the development, deployment, and evolution of the site's strategy, ensuring alignment with broader CTDO, PDS, and BMS priorities. You will: 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 You will lead strategic transformation initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and accelerate business performance. You will: 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 You will own and