Manager, Senior Engineer I, Raw Materials

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Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Engineer 1 to join the raw materials team within the Cell Therapy GMSAT (Global Manufacturing Science and Technology) department. The Raw Materials team is responsible for management of end-to-end raw materials including buffers, reagents, media, single-use system and lentiviral vector. This includes but is not limited to vendor management, change control partnership with the vendors, proactive process monitoring using statistics, deviation management, process improvements to support CAR-T therapies during late stage clinical, tech transfer, and commercial production.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a SME for raw materials and material sciences.
• Provide technical support on in CAR-T commercial manufacturing.
• Lead projects involving the introduction and qualification of materials, second sourcing efforts, and development of material specifications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute risk mitigations and initiatives to improve the quality and supply chain robustness of existing raw materials.
• Deliver strategies for prioritizing and executing raw material projects, including the establishment and improvement of internal standards and business processes.
• Vendor management including change controls, audits, deviations, and QRM programs.
• Support investigations and ensure compliance with internal standards and requirements.
• Perform technical diligence visits to raw material supplier sites with cross-functional teams.
• Provide necessary technical analysis to support impact assessments and investigations.
• Author responses for Information Request (IR) from regulatory bodies.
• Provide mentorship or management of junior member(s) of the team.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• B.S. with 5-7 years of experience or M.S. with 3-4 years relevant experience in Biochemical, Chemical, or Biomedical Engineering or Cell Biology/Immunology discipline or equivalent.
• Subject matter expert of raw materials.
• Understanding of regulatory/compendial requirements for raw materials used in biomanufacturing.
• Experience working with vendors and contract manufacturing sites.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including issue resolution, root cause investigations and CAPAs.
• Ability to assess risk and develop contingency plans for process risks.
• Ability to effectively work in cross functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to work with teams in different functions and organizations.
• Experience with Quality Management System (Ex. Deviation, CAPA, Change Management).
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing practices and documentation requirements.

Additional Skills:

• Technical experience working with raw material suppliers for biopharmaceutical or cell therapy manufacturing, including collaborative engagement on investigations, technical diligence, and strategic initiatives.
• Previous experience with raw material supplier selection, supplier relationship management and performing technical diligence visits and/or quality audits.
• Understanding of key considerations for single-use containers used for raw materials.
• Familiarity with raw material supply chains and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with commercial product support, i.e., post-marketing commitments.
• Contributions to industry consortia (e.g., BPOG) to drive establishment and improvement of industry best practices and standards for raw material development and management.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is desired.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $94,000 - $118,000,

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.

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.

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