Bristol Myers Squibb

Job Title : Director, R2R Global Process Owner. Department Title : Finance.- At Bristol Myers Squibb, we're creating innovative medicines for patients who are fighting serious diseases.- We're also nurturing our own team with inspiring work and challenging career options.- No matter our role, each of us contributes. And that makes all the difference.- The Director of R2R GPO is responsible for the strategic ownership, standardization, and continuous improvement of the global R2R processes across the organization.- This role will lead cross-functional efforts to optimize process efficiency, drive compliance, and deliver best-in-class service, aligning with organizational objectives.- The GPO will also ensure strong partnerships with regional leads, business units, and external service providers to enhance process performance and maintain governance. Key Operational Aspects:- Key operational aspects of the R2R GPO Director role include overseeing global policy adherence, leveraging performance analytics, mitigating risks, and enhancing customer experience both internal and external, all while managing a high volume of global transactions.- The Director will lead a cross-functional team to uphold robust global controls, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement in process performance.- This role entails deploying advanced technologies to streamline processes, and contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at cost efficiency and value creation.- The Director will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the organization's leadership in process management and supplier engagement.- By providing strategic direction and fostering operational excellence, the R2R GPO Director will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's global financial operations and driving sustainable success. Key Responsibilities and Major Duties: Strategic Ownership &Governance:.- Develop and execute the global R2R strategy to align with organizational goals and priorities.- Define and enforce global R2R policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring adherence to local regulations and requirements.- Act as the global escalation point for R2R-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder satisfactions. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement:.- Drive process standardization and harmonization across regions, leveraging technology and best practices.- Identify opportunities to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve cycle times within R2R processes.- Lead digital transformation initiatives, such as automation, AI, and analytics tools, to enhance process capabilities. Performance Management:.- Conduct regular reviews of process performance with Stakeholders, identifying and addressing gaps or opportunities for improvement.- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management.- Partner with Finance, IT, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of R2R process into end-to- end operations.- Build strong relationships with external service providers. Risk Management & Compliance:- Ensure compliance with all internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements related to R2R processes.- Develop and maintain a strong internal control framework to mitigate risks within the R2R function. Leadership & Team Development:.- Mentor and guide regional R2R leads and teams.- Fostering a culture of accountability.- Collaboration, and continuous learning.- Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of process changes across the organization.- Successful candidates will possess excellent leadership skills and ability to gain a clear understanding of the business dynamics in each market, collaborate in a cross functional structure, and to inspire and motivate team members to deliver exceptional results.- A minimum of 18 years of experience is required, with 15+ years in financial management leadership roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.- The position will be based in the BMS's Hyderabadlocation and will require (ref:iimjobs.com)