Director, Process Engineering, Global Capital Project Solutions
About The Position
The Director, Process Engineering within Global Capital Project Solutions (Capital Services & Solutions) provides subject matter expertise to support capital programs and network initiatives across Cell Therapy Manufacturing, Biologics Manufacturing, and Pharma Manufacturing. The role ensures process solutions for capital projects are defined, governed, and executed in alignment with business needs, EHS requirements, health authority expectations, and industry best practices. This role partners closely with Global Capital Portfolio Management, Global Capital Project Delivery, Global Quality, EHS, and Site Engineering to ensure projects are technically sound, operationally efficient, and compliant. The Director identifies, develops, and implements engineering solutions aligned with BMS design standards and industry best practices throughout project delivery and the asset lifecycle. As part of the Capital Project Solutions team, the Director supports front-end feasibility, conceptual design, detailed design, and ongoing asset lifecycle support. The role informs portfolio planning and project decisions by translating business needs into process and capital investment requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience supporting capital project design and delivery in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Process engineering design experience in sterile and non-sterile drug product manufacturing, antibody-drug conjugates manufacturing, and other pharmaceutical modalities.
- Strong understanding of facility design, equipment specification, contamination control, and regulatory expectations.
- Strong understanding of Health Authorities GxP regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and influence outcomes with minimal oversight.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision; adaptable to changing business needs.
- Experience working within capital delivery organizations and partnering with Project Management and Engineering functions.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
- Experience delivering projects end-end (concept through validation and start-up) preferred.
- Demonstrated innovation, flexibility, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Proactive in resolving complex project issues; able to develop practical, creative solutions within cost, scope, and schedule constraints.
- Experience with process simulation tools preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leads process engineering solution definition for strategic and complex capital projects across portfolio planning, feasibility, and project delivery; ensure timely completion of process engineering deliverables in collaboration with engineering firms (e.g., user requirements, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, equipment specifications, technology assessments).
- Serves as a subject matter expert by authoring and maintaining technical design standards supporting process engineering and facility design; coordinate across sites to incorporate best practices, industry trends, and internal learnings.
- Partners with Global Capital Project Delivery and Manufacturing Science & Technology to ensure process designs and equipment specifications meet business requirements and regulatory expectations.
- Facilitates a community of practice to enable knowledge sharing among process development and engineering subject matter experts across the network.
- Supports Global Quality programs, including Quality Management Systems (QMS), Global Regulatory Observation Evaluation (GROe), Policy Evaluation and Regulatory Landscape (PEARL), and health authority inspections.
- Interprets and applies EHS requirements, health authority requirements, and other regulations applicable to a global manufacturing environment.
- Participates in GMP design reviews, process hazard analyses (PHA), and process safety management (PSM) reviews.
- Uses process simulation and related tools to evaluate user requirements and designs to optimize operational and design outcomes.
- Demonstrates strong communication and influencing skills and lead by example.
- Provides ad hoc process engineering technical support to the PDS network, as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
- BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- 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.
- Flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays)
- 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
- 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
- Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
