Associate Director: Process Technology Transfer

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

8d • $178,420 - $216,197

About The Position

The Associate Director: Process Technology Transfer leads and develops multifunctional teams responsible for effective process 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, maximizing productivity, minimizing costs, and addressing process challenges through leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional resource coordination. The position also supports manufacturing teams in achieving production targets and contributes to a safe, compliant, and continuously improving operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemical or biochemical engineering, or a related discipline, with at least 10 years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master's degree in these disciplines with at least 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience; or 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.
• Aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing automation systems.
• Ability to influence others or gain acceptance in sensitive situations.
• Leadership ability to make difficult decisions logically and rationally, work as a senior management team member, and engage and influence team members in a matrixed environment.
• Previous managerial experience, including selecting, motivating, and retaining a high-performing team; 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.
• A 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 related to safe and compliant production.
• Advance the company's, site's, and department's mission, goals, and guidelines, fostering cultural evolution, innovation, and leadership.
• Promote safety leadership and an injury-free operating environment, ensuring 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, develop, coach, and counsel a high-performing team, fostering continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.
• Maintain and communicate performance metrics and set and uphold high performance expectations.
• Establish an environment that supports continuous improvement in cost, quality, safety, and customer service.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Support health authority inspections.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans, potentially including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Time Off 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.
• Eligible employees may receive an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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