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Reporting to the Associate Director, Senior Manager of the Single Use Facility is responsible for advancing the biologics pipeline according to established work instructions and in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The role is based in a state-of-the-art facility utilizing single-use technology.

The Senior Manager leads and drives the execution of commercial and clinical manufacturing processes according to established electronic work instructions and production records for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s). The Senior Manager is responsible for management of group whose primary focus is on execution of manufacturing processes, technical assessment of processes, maintaining a culture of compliance, innovation, and within their functional group. The Senior Manager is required to guide the personnel in their group with knowledge and technical knowledge to lead troubleshooting activities, provide investigation support, analyze process/equipment data, and identify and implement process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drives site schedule by prioritizing resources/activities for manufacturing and support functions
  • Leads one or more operational groups, ensuing department goals and metrics are meeting or exceeding expectations. Identifies deficiencies, creates and executes action plans to mitigate issues. 
  • Is responsible for the performance of all reporting team members.
  • Takes an active role in developing less experienced team members. This includes leveraging both internal and external relationships to build the best team possible.
  • Coordinates response to any developing issues and escalates as appropriate.
  • Ensures team adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and safe work practices.
  • Ensures daily work coordination and distribution of work as demanded through the manufacturing schedule. 
  • Manage to schedule and plan. Recognize impact for cross functional impact. Any variance to be captured and communicated to cross functional groups in real time.
  • Build partnership with Manufacturing Support to ensure seamless operations.
  • Provide communications upwards, downward and across as deemed fit
  • Manage decisions– acquire feedback, input, and consult as required.
  • Manages performance. Provide coaching, mentoring and development of staff. Conducts powerful conversations and provides meaningful and actionable feedback for staff growth and development. Executes all phases of the performance review process with diligence and on time.
  • Develops operational schedule in conjunction with scheduling and planning team. Drives increased scheduled adherence and cycle time.
  • Drives continuous improvements through staff engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing operations teams to achieve objectives. 
  • Acts to promote a productive and cooperative climate. Helps to promote team effectiveness by engaging in a trusting, supportive partnership with others. 
  • Encourages or facilitates a beneficial resolution of purpose. Resolve conflicts in a constructive manner that allows win/win solution.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate activities within and across work groups; able to anticipate priority differences and issues and resolves these before problems occur, exceeds desired results.
  • Participates in the budget development process; effectively controls expenses (OT, Supplies, T&E) within their influence.
  • Develops stretch goals and uses effective motivation techniques to achieve them. Strong team diagnostic skill and strategy for team growth. Shapes site goals and policies. Able to effectively lead cross functional teams.
  • Provides shift continuity by attending the daily scheduling and triage meetings. Attends active maintenance, frozen schedule, and IEF meetings as a standing member.
  • Provides direct audit support.
  • Leads CAPA and eCC child actions to meet target due dates.
  • Drives accountability through Tier Meetings
  • Department approver of MBRs, BOMs, SOPs and other manufacturing documentation.
  • Works with Site Leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
  • Acts as a consultant to project teams.
  • Provides on call support for the manufacturing team including active participation on the weekend and holidays.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is highly desired.
  • Direct biologic manufacturing experience of 8+ years with minimum of 3+ years of previous supervisory experience which demonstrates proficiency in selection of team and effectively managing personnel issues is required.

Required Skills:

  • Mastery of SOPs and cGMPs within a regulatory environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing process with a proven record in pharmaceutical technology, technology transfer, process development, manufacturing support.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing automation systems.
  • Previous cross-functional supervisory experience which demonstrates proficiency in selection, motivating and retaining a superior team, effectively managing personnel issues and planning and administering financial resources.
  • Adaptable to a fast paced, complex and ever-changing business environment.
  • Effective communication and technical writing skills with support groups in the coordinating system to obtain needed cooperation and support as required in a timely and effectively manner.
  • Maintains a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience in Lean, Yellow Belt, Agile, Tiers, Six Sigma or other operational excellence methodologies is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Syncade and DeltaV, and experience with process analytics trending tools, Trackwise, Infinity, Maximo, and SAP preferred.
  • Excellent oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership in professional settings.
  • Prior experience successfully participating on work teams where personal accountability, attention to detail, collaboration, and results were expected.

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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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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.

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