Senior Specialist, QA Deviation Reviewer and Approver

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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 Senior Specialist, QA Operations Deviation role will be responsible for providing quality oversight for site manufacturing operations and quality control laboratory operations at the Summit S12 Cell Therapy manufacturing facility, in accordance with Bristol Myers Squibb policies, standards, procedures and Global cGMP. Functional responsibilities for the incumbent include ensuring accurate and timely maintenance and review of procedures and methods; providing compliance oversight; ensure accurate and timely review of manufacturing and laboratory investigations; and identifying any trends.

Shift Available:

• Wednesday - Saturday, Onsite Day Shift, 8AM - 6PM

Required Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have advanced knowledge on the review of deviation investigation and CAPA.
• Must have advanced knowledge on how to perform Root Cause Investigation.
• Must have advanced knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing, Quality, and Compliance.
• Must partner with Investigation team for efficiently and timely completion of deviations.
• Proactively seeks to resolve deviations/investigation roadblocks impeding deviation and/or CAPA record on-time closure and release to patients.
• Must have strong authorship and be able to critically review investigations, interpret results and generate technical conclusions consistent with Quality risk management principles.
• Must be able to effectively prepare communications to management with clarity and a high level of accuracy.
• Must be action-oriented and customer-focused, building relationships, problem solving, planning and organizing, conflict management, coaching other and analytical thinking.
• Must possess an independent mindset and tenacity.
• Requires moderate direction to complete complex tasks; completes routine tasks with little or no supervision. Work is self-directed.
• Confident in making decisions for minor issues.
• Is recognized as Subject Matter Expert that facilitates coaching of new hires.
• Contributes to goals within the work group.
• Knowledge of aseptic manufacturing processes.
• Works within cross functional teams to resolve deviations/investigation roadblocks impeding deviation and/or CAPA record on-time closure and release to patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences, Engineering, related discipline. An equivalent combination of higher education and demonstrated experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in related cGMP environment: Cell Therapy, Pharmaceutical, Biologics, Medical Device operations.
• Minimum of 4 years in QA/QC.
• At least 1-2 years investigation experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports all activities for the Quality Operations Investigations group.
• Review and approve Site operational investigation, Complaint and Trend Investigations.
• Review and approve Supplemental actions.
• Review and approve Impact assessments or Product Quality Evaluation Approval.
• Review and Approve Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA Plan, Action approval, Effectiveness Check (EC) Plan, EC execution Approval).
• Participates in Audit and inspection including inspection readiness activities.
• Attend and participate at Investigation and CAPA Review Board (IRB/CRB).
• Review and approve Investigation Protocol/Plan and Summary report.
• Review and approve interim controls (Mitigation protocols) for continued production.
• Review and approve Proactive Initiatives.
• Review and approve Standalone actions.
• Contribute to deviation management procedure improvement.
• Ensure appropriate CAPAs are generated to increase compliance and prevent repeat occurrences of deviations.
• Must be skilled in planning and organizing, decision-making, and building relationships.
• Able to effectively work in a dynamic / fast-paced environment.
• Meets and exceeds all safety expectations and adheres to all BMS behaviors and values

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.

Compensation Overview:

Summit West - NJ - US: $83,900 - $101,671


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.

Candidate Rights

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

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