Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

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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.

Purpose and Scope of Position

Manages cold chain and patient material receipt, release, dispensing, inventory, and shipping for CAR-T production per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in controlled and/or classified environments under the supervision of Supply Chain Operations Management. The position must adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed in alignment with CAR-T production schedules, may require weekend work. Communication and initiation of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable. Overtime may be required at management discretion including on weekends.

Required Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work as team
• Intermediate written and verbal communication and mathematical skills
• Introductory Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Inventory control and management including lot / batch segregation, expiration dating, and temperature storage requirements
• Advanced warehouse management system experience
• Background to include an understanding of biology, chemistry, medical or clinical practices preferred, not required
• ERP experience preferred, not required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Records patient material handling / operations data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper cGxP requirements
• Performs inspection and receipt of incoming patient materials per cold chain shipping requirements in coordination with defined specifications and in collaboration with Incoming Quality Control
• Performs inventory control: cycle counts, material stocking, scrapping, destruction
• Completes inventory / material transfer and movement within facility
• Manages material expiry, lot / batch control, allocation and maintains material condition requirements
• Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time material transfers and availability
• Completes transactions within an electronic data management system, i.e. Oracle
• Performs inspection and receipt of incoming Apheresis and PBMC and prepares final product shipments for couriers
• Quantifies and maintains materials in production dispensary.
• Perform apheresis receipt of incoming raw materials and prepares final product shipments for couriers.
• Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.
• Records material handling data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs.
• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete warehousing tasks required by shift schedule.
• Must be able to work in an environment with blood derived components.
• Completes training requirements in accordance to defined schedule / curricula
• Periodically reviews and provides input on revisions to SOPs related to functional responsibilities
• Provides support for investigations and issue resolution
• Assists with resolution of inbound issues (receiving, suspect damages, shipment errors)
• Identifies process and performance improvement opportunities
• Collaborates cross functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Materials Management, Process & Technology.
• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary

Education and Experience (As Applicable)

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of applicable Pharma experience
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute
• Must have a valid driver's license

Working Conditions (US Only)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and perform aseptic processing
• Must have the ability to work around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas.
• Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation
• Must be able to work in Lab setting with biohazards/ various chemicals/ strong magnets
• Ability to stand /sit/walk for long periods of time and work different hours of the day
• Ability to lift/ push/ pull 50 lbs independently
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
• Must be able to wear clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be comfortable being exposed to human blood components.
• Maintain manufacturing environmental conditions (Non-Viable Particulate(s) and Viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regiment as required to meet global Health Authority requirements. Must be comfortable in a clean room environment, which is an enclosed, restricted space, with assigned pressure and temperature conditions. Reagents, chemicals, and exposure to sanitization agents are expected.
• Based on work assignment, may be recommended (or required) to have medical and visual screening testing in accordance with the company’s Occupational Health Program

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The starting compensation for this job is a range from $47,000 - $60,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the geographic location where work is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided commensurate with demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers Site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed therein may vary based on job and location.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

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.

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.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

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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