Senior Engineer, IT Computer System Validation

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Summary:

The Senior Engineer – IT Computer System Validation, Cell Therapy Devens role will provide support to the Digital Plant team at the Devens Cell Therapy Facility (CTF) through managing the computerized system validation (CSV) activities / major projects and supporting deviations and change controls related to computerized systems.

This position work closely with the Digital Plant (IT/Automation) subject matter experts and other key stakeholders, such as Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T), Quality Engineering (QE), and Manufacturing Operations.

Major Duties & Job Responsibilities:

• Gain a thorough understanding of computer systems deployed at Devens CTF.
• Act as CSV Subject Matter Expert (SME) for computerized system related changes and associated IT/Automation projects – advising operations on CSV matters and defending their work before regulatory agencies.
• Day-to-day oversight of the CSV program, ensuring standardization and consistency of qualification testing documents and associated testing deviations, providing escalations to CSV Lead as appropriate.
• Drive and own the validation lifecycle documentation for newly implemented computerized systems
• Assist in development of appropriate validation methodologies in collaboration with Operations Management and Quality Assurance for novel projects.
• Review and approve validation lifecycle documents as part of CSV activities, supporting the risk assessments, specifications, pre- and post-approval of qualification testing.
• Participates in regulatory audits as Digital Plant secondary representative and assists in generating responses to audit observations.
• Provides IT quality support to Devens CTF Digital Plant team through quality review and approval of investigations or change controls, deviation ownership of computerized system events, and CSV activities.
• Interact with Infinity (Quality Management System) to enter deviations and associated actions, investigations and associated root cause analysis, supporting data, corrective action/preventative action (CAPA) and effectiveness reviews as needed.
• Interact with ServiceNow to review and approve digital changes.
• Provide quality support of Digital Plant programs and system maintenance activities.
• Responsible for routine completion of quality events, quality actions, risk assessments, and other compliance documentation associated to computerized systems
• Ability to support on-call deviations on a rotational basis.
• Perform project audits as the needs arise.
• Ensure that Digital Plant standard operating procedures (SOPs) and procedural methodologies employed to maintain the validated state are regularly reviewed and updated as it pertains to CSV responsibilities as needed

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is required.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in a regulated environment with at least four (4) years focused on quality assurance, validation, or compliance for computerized systems.
• Knowledge of CSV principles, GAMP 5 concepts, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity is required.
• Knowledge of various Manufacturing IT systems such as: Process Automation System (DeltaV), Manufacturing Execution Systems (Syncade), Data Historians (OSI PI), Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP), Laboratory Information Management System (Celabs) is preferred.
• Knowledge of various GxP supporting systems, such as Quality Management System (Infinity) and Document Management Systems (CelDox) is desirable.
• Knowledge of paperless validation systems, such as ValGenesis is preferred, not required.
• Project Management experience around manufacturing automation systems is desired.
• Experience working in a team-based environment with a diverse group of people.
• Experience managing multiple large projects and staffing resources accordingly.
• High quality assurance mindset with Quality Assurance experience in the computer system and pharmaceutical computerized systems field and understanding of quality risk management principles.
• Understanding of SOPs, cGMPs and other compliance requirements including guidelines within a regulatory environment (FDA, EU).
• Proficiency in project management, oral communication, and technical writing skills are required.

Decision Making:

• Exercises sound judgment in making decisions and recommendations. Routinely makes decisions and takes or influences action on typical and atypical cases.
• Works on assignments that are extremely complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will have significant financial implications, compliance implications or cause significant delays in schedules.
• Coordinates with higher level IT CSV personnel on decisions and applies appropriate notification to management as appropriate.

Supervision Received:

• Incumbent typically manages a complete function or process, either through staff, the coordination of a team, or individual efforts. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and establishes goals to meet objectives. Work is measured based on meeting established objectives and schedules.
• Receives assignments which require the application of a defined process to complete the assignment. As such, specific assignments are allocated based upon the recipient’s demonstrated capabilities with the degree of supervisory attention determined accordingly.

Contacts:

• Work both independently and in a team environment at all levels of the organization, in particular Digital Plant, MS&T, Validation, Quality and Manufacturing Operations.

Working Conditions:

• Work within Site Facilities, which requires one to give a high attention to detail and on occasion to properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). May work on cross-site initiatives to drive policy.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $100,000 - $115,000, 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 where the job is performed.

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 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.

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