Operations Specialist, Scheduling and Cell Logistics

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Operations Specialist, Scheduling and Cell Logistics

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS’s continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

The Position:

The Operations Specialist, Scheduling and Cell Logistics will be responsible for scheduling and monitoring patient treatment schedules for the manufacturing of BMS’s clinical and commercial autologous cellular immunotherapy products. They will serve as the BMS main point of contact for patient scheduling and will resolve real-time operational issues related to transportation, manufacturing, distribution, and administration.

The primary duty of the Specialist, Scheduling and Cell Logistics is to execute day-to-day operations (>= 95% of time). Participation in projects and working groups is growth opportunity as operations permit, considering performance and alignment with development plan.

Position is office-based in Boudry with in-office attendance required for a minimum of 50% of the time. Remote work must be performed at home with consistent office setup and internet access, as extensive work on computers and phones is essential to job function.

• Position shift times are 7.30am – 4.30 pm or 9 am-6 pm local and is assigned on rotating basis.
• Weekend and holiday on-call support is required as assigned.
• Overtime may occasionally be required as assigned.
• Travel is possible and will not exceed 10%. International travel will not exceed once per year.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of work experience
• Work experience in customer service, call center operations, patient services/navigator, account management, logistics, or supply chain preferred

Responsibilities:

• Act as initial and primary scheduling point of contact for manufacturing sites, couriers, and other partners
• Create and maintain patient schedules in coordination with manufacturing sites and third-party logistics
• Monitor collection, delivery, transportation, and manufacturing activities
• Troubleshoot and develop plans of action for issues throughout the patient journey
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders over the phone and email
• Ensure a positive end-to-end customer experience
• Execute escalations and exception processes such as product returns, product replacements, and out of spec product
• Input and maintain transactional data related to patient schedules within BMS’s scheduling system
• Document feedback from partners as received
• Actively participate in tactical and other meetings as assigned
• Facilitate daily operations activities and meetings including shift turnover on rotating basis
• Provide real-time scheduling portal support to external users
• Monitor and triage requests and issues within the case management system
• Lead meetings with clinical and commercial matrix teams as assigned
• Comply with applicable SOPs, work practices, and other documentation
• Establish and maintain a trusted relationship with BMS commercial matrix team and clinical partners
• Accountable for individual performance
• Execute project tasks as assigned
• Execute working groups tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly self-motivated, self-aware, and professional
• Able to work independently and in groups
• Flexible in responding to quickly changing business needs
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Skilled at managing tense situations and de-escalation
• Eager to work with teams from other regions and cultures
• Able to share workspace for independent and collaborative work
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Fluent reading, speaking, and writing skills required in English

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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