Associate Director, CAR-T Process Engineering, Systems and Technology Support

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At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

The Associate Director, CAR-T Process Engineering, Systems, & Technology Support leads a team of scientists and process and/or systems engineers that support clinical and commercial cell therapy manufacturing. This team is responsible for product and process monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving clinical and commercial cell therapy unit operations and process systems records. This position reports to the Director of Process Engineering within the site Manufacturing Sciences and Technology organization.

Shifts Available:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (additional availability for escalations as needed)

Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of process subject matter experts that support clinical and commercial cell therapy manufacturing operations.
• Provides on call, 24/7 manufacturing support for clinical and commercial production for run the business and continuous improvements or roll out of required system and process updates in alignment with the network
• Establishes and maintains the site’s process monitoring program. Collaborates with other sites and global teams on the continued process verification program and brand APQR.
• Identify, prioritize and drive continuous improvements that reduce safety risks, operational costs, lead times, scrap, and discrepancy rates across all aspects of production. Promote problem identification and the creation of meaningful solutions through a culture of proactive problem prevention
• Reviews and approves manufacturing batch records and procedures
• Reviews and approves process investigations and change controls
• Engage and align CMC lifecycle strategy and execution with stakeholders
• Influence and review technical content within the CMC sections of regulatory filings
• Build and cultivate for the team and site a culture of maintaining a constant state of inspectional readiness
• Function as a primary contact for internal and Health Authority audits and driving audit observation corrective actions to closure
• Serve as MS&T representative on cross-functional and multi-site teams
• Build and maintain effective collaborative relationships across the site and network, influencing site and network product/process life cycle programs
• Be an active and visible change agent, promoting flexible and open mindsets to new opportunities. Exercise sound judgment and flexibility while adapting to rapidly changing priorities, challenging situations, and deadlines needed to meet business objectives
• Coach and mentor team members thereby enabling their development and career growth
• Establish and track departmental performance metrics

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• 12+ years relevant experience in cGMP environment for Biologics/CMC/Vaccines
• 4+ years managing direct reports with varying levels of experience
• Ability to prioritize and provide clear direction to team members in a highly dynamic environment
• Proficient in cGMP’s and multi-national biopharmaceutical/cell therapy regulations
• Experience with internal and health authority audits
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to think strategically and to translate strategy into actions

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Engineering or Biotechnology related field. Advanced degree is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Subject Matter Expert in cell therapy and/or sterile manufacturing processes, with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and provide technical support.
• Experience with Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing is highly desired with experience leading process technology transfer and validation is a plus.
• This position may require flexibility to travel up to 10 % of time

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Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $185,580 - $224,880


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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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.

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

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