Associate Director: Process Technology Transfer

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

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About The Position

The Associate Director: Process Technology Transfer leads and develops multifunctional teams to ensure effective technology transfer of commercial and clinical products manufactured at the Devens Single Use Facility. The role resolves process issues and optimizes process and facility efficiency, with accountability for maximizing productivity, minimizing costs, and coordinating cross-functional resources to address process challenges.

The position leads technology transfer and new product introductions, supports manufacturing teams in achieving production targets, and directs product changeovers, continuous improvement initiatives, project prioritization, and production and maintenance scheduling. It allocates department resources to support deviations, defects, and changes while maintaining safe, compliant production. The role champions organizational and site goals, promotes safety leadership, supports timely closure of safety investigations and CAPAs, and collaborates with Manufacturing to identify process trends, variances, and bottlenecks.

The Associate Director recruits, coaches, and develops a high-performing team; communicates performance metrics and sets high expectations; and fosters continuous improvement in cost, quality, safety, and customer service. The role builds internal and external relationships and supports health authority inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemical or biochemical engineering, or a related discipline, and at least 10 years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master's degree in the same disciplines and at least 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent; alternatively, a Ph.D. in biological sciences, chemical or biochemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Mastery of SOPs and cGMPs and the ability to work and manage within a regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing automation systems.
• Ability to shift others' thinking or gain acceptance in sensitive situations.
• Proven leadership and ability to make difficult decisions logically and rationally.
• Ability to contribute as a senior management team member and engage and influence team members in a matrixed environment.
• Previous managerial experience selecting, motivating, and retaining high-performing teams; managing personnel issues; and planning and administering financial resources.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, complex, and changing business environment.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with support groups and obtain cooperation and support in a timely, effective manner.
• Strong track record of change management, including implementing continuous improvement and OPEX strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfer and new product introduction into the manufacturing facility.
• Support manufacturing teams in achieving production targets for clinical and commercial products.
• Direct product changeovers, continuous improvement initiatives, project prioritization, and production and maintenance scheduling to meet site metrics.
• Allocate department resources to support deviations, defects, and changes associated with maintaining safe and compliant production.
• Champion company, site, and department missions, goals, and guidelines, advancing cultural evolution, innovation, and leadership.
• Promote safety leadership and ensure safety investigations and CAPAs are closed promptly.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing staff to identify trends, variances, and bottlenecks and develop solutions that improve productivity, quality, and process efficiency.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team with diverse backgrounds and talents, fostering continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.
• Maintain and communicate performance metrics and uphold high performance expectations.
• Establish an environment that fosters continuous improvement in cost, quality, safety, and customer service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Support health authority inspections.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance offerings.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for eligible U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
• Paid company holidays.
• Paid vacation for eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico.
• Depending on eligibility, paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs.
• Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior