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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 rich in diversity. 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.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, preferably Master’s in biological science or related field. 
  • At least 10 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical technical operation areas with minimum of 6 years of increasing management responsibility. 
  • In-depth knowledge of analytical biochemistry quality control procedures, and the application and interpretation of GMP concepts and compendia requirements (e.g. USP, CFR) to daily laboratory operations.
  • OPEX experience or certification preferred
  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and techniques.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and achieve significant, complex goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and manage people in a complex, changing environment to deliver value added results to the organization. 
  • Strong background and demonstrated effectiveness in quality assurance and regulatory compliance of commercial biologics in a Globally regulated environment. 
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and outstanding interpersonal, communication and motivation skills. Ability to lead and motivate people.
  • Ability to network globally within BMS and externally to stay current with latest requirements/trends/initiatives.
  • Experience in building and growing an organization, and ability to lead and motivate people.
  • Ability to manage change effectively.
  • Knowledge of biotech bulk and finished product manufacturing as well as analytical testing.
  • Be very familiar with US and EU cGMP regulations and guidance.
  • Experience with direct FDA, EMA, and Global HA interactions including face-to-face interactions and/or regulatory filings.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and outstanding interpersonal, communication and motivation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skill set to effectively manage a diverse population of scientists across multiple scientific disciplines.
  • Ability to embrace collaboration with partners, customers, and team members, operate with integrity, as well as seek and participate in the continuous improvement of systems and culture.
  • Ability to build relationships cross functionally and influence internally/externally as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

Lab Functions

  • Own the operation of QC analytical laboratories supporting all raw material, in-process, release, microbial, utility, and environmental testing for molecules manufactured in the LSCC and SUF facilities in Devens, as well as all BMS commercial DS and DP biologics stability testing.
  • Own the supporting functions within QC of sample management, equipment lifecycle, investigations, and data evaluation.

The QC leadership structure

  • Lead the analytical transfers required for new or modified methods for raw materials, in-process, release, or stability tests based on company testing strategies.
  • Provide microbial ID testing for the Devens Cell Therapy Facility, as required.
  • Own the Environmental Action Committee with oversight and accountability for the performance of the site’s environmental controls program.
  • Rapidly respond to OOS and OOT results to support completion of timely and robust investigations. Actively engage in product disposition and supply disruption discussions resulting.
  • Develop and enhance the quality system to promote, facilitate and assure compliance with all regulatory and BMS standards
  • Maintain inspection-ready laboratories at all times. Proactively improve systems to ensure data integrity, compliance with procedures, improve training, and enhance safety in the laboratory environment.
  • Formulate strategies for and answer agency questions, observations, etc.
  • Ensure an effective process is in place for reserve sample collection and storage.
  • Ensure that stability studies performed at the site are performed according to approved protocols and procedures.
  • Direct programs or procedures which assure the proper qualification, calibration, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, the timely data analysis and reporting of trends and the completion of written investigations in response to unusual or unexpected results or deviations.
  • Ensure that systems are in place to assure trending of data for any anomalies.
  • Complete Annual Product Quality Review Report elements as established in products/systems schedule.
  • Lead efforts to ensure the QC group operates in compliance with company policies and directives, and evolving Health Authority regulations and expectations.
  • Develop and advance action plans to achieve targets and drive performance. Develop and own metrics that accurately measure QC performance. Take action to address any deficiencies in delivery measures
  • Lead and foster an environment of continuous improvement.

People Management and Strategic Leadership

  • Together with the Global Stability organization and in close collaboration with the Site Quality Head, develops short- and long-term plans for stability testing volumes, and aligns on overall site objectives and ways of working. 
  • Accommodate corporate strategies for business continuity in DS and DP manufacture that trigger stability testing. Propose, obtain approval for, and lead implementation of staff, equipment, and facility changes necessary to accommodate the global stability testing strategy.
  • In close collaboration with leaders of the LSCC and SUF manufacturing facilities, ensure control of the manufacturing environment and utilities. Collaborate to provide raw materials and in-process tests consistently and within established turn-around times to maintain site production goals. Create strategies for introduction of new molecules and test methods to meet broader BMS objectives. 
  • Lead a large group of BMS employees and contractors (>120) through multiple subordinate group layers (Individual Contributor, Manager, and Sr. Manager, and Associate Director levels.)
  • Effectively lead exempt and non-exempt staff on multiple shifts (24-hour coverage) 
  • Create a positive group culture that excels in safety, and in the BMS values: Passion, Integrity, Accountability, Urgency, Inclusion, and Innovation.
  • Inspire transformative thinking and motivate employees to deliver benchmark performance.
  • Assure robust succession plans for critical positions; actively support and develop talent.
  • Lead the hiring, coaching and development of staff. Create development plans for the team, and succession plans for key roles within the QC structure.
  • Build and foster strong relationships within the biologics quality and global quality network to drive compliance, strengthen quality systems and support company objectives.
  • Collaborate with other relevant sites within the network on technical issues and a shared quality approach.

Manage Finance:

  • Model resources and justify headcount and expenditures as part of regular budget setting and updating cycles. Ensure adequate resources exist for QC, including budget for staff, facilities, and equipment. Operate within the Devens Biologics Quality budget
  • Review and approve capital and expense expenditure.

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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 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.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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