Senior Manager, Project Engineer

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The Engineer will support the delivery of capital and improvement projects for cell therapy manufacturing as part of the GoSolo Hypercell Team. This role is responsible for executing cross‑functional projects that enable new capabilities, process enhancements, and technology deployments within the Devens Cell Therapy Facility.

Engineers in this role work closely with Manufacturing, MSAT, Digital Plant, IT, and Quality to ensure new automated platforms are robust, compliant, and operationally ready. The engineer serves as a technical owner, providing on‑the‑floor support, equipment monitoring, and life-cycle management to maintain high system reliability and support routine GMP operations.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Project Execution & Delivery

• Support planning and execution of cell therapy capital and improvement projects from feasibility through implementation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Coordinate cross‑functional project activities, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with business, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
• Support development and execution of project documentation, including project charters, schedules, risk registers, and change management activities.

· Lead FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, and qualification of automated systems.

Process & Technical Support

• Provide technical process support for cell therapy manufacturing operations, including hands‑on engagement during implementation, start‑up, and early operations.
• Partner with process, MSAT, and manufacturing teams to translate process needs into project and system requirements.
• Development and review of User Requirements (URS), functional specifications, design documentation, and commissioning/qualification deliverables.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work across the Cell Therapy network to integrate advanced equipment and platforms into cell therapy manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Digital teams to ensure alignment with MES, data systems, and digital plant strategies.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure projects meet GMP, validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage Manufacturing Operations to ensure solutions are operationally fit, supportable, and ready for routine use.

Start‑up, Commissioning & Lifecycle Support

• Support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities for new equipment and systems.
• Provide on‑the‑floor support during project start‑up and transition to operations.
• Support handover to sustaining teams, including documentation completion, training support, and issue resolution.

· Ensure systems integrate effectively with MES, automation layers, and digital infrastructure to meet business needs.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve process robustness, project execution efficiency, and operational readiness.
• Apply lessons learned and standard practices across GoSolo and cell therapy project implementations.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices for validation in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Demonstrated experience delivering engineering or capital projects in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of cell therapy manufacturing processes and GMP operations
• Experience with equipment startup and validation.
• Experience with single-use technologies and closed systems.
• Experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment, including use of electronic records, electronic control systems, and ERP systems, such as Syncade MES, DeltaV, and SAP.
• Ability to develop and execute design, engineering, and validation strategies, including risk assessments, plans, protocols, and reports.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with ability to translate technical details into practical manufacturing guidance.
• Proficiency with data analysis to evaluate equipment performance and support continuous improvement.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and diligence.

Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or a related discipline.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and diligence.

· Senior / Project Engineer Level: Minimum 4–6 years of industry experience with demonstrated experience delivering manufacturing or capital projects in biologics or cell therapy environments.

Travel:

· May require up to 10% travel to support vendor activities, FATs, or project start‑up activities.

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Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $139,480 - $169,013


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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