NIGHT SHIFT: Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing in Devens, MA

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . 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. BMS is seeking a Manager of Cell Therapy Manufacturing for a manufacturing facility in Devens, MA. The Manager will support the start-up and commercial licensure of the Cell Therapy facility. This manager will be responsible for shifts that cover 24/7 cell therapy operations and will oversee manufacturing associates. Shifts Available: Night Shift: 6pm – 6am, rotating schedule including holidays and weekends C Shift: Wed - Sat / Th - Sat, 6pm - 6am including holidays and weekends

Requirements

• Advanced ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply global regulatory and cGMP requirements.
• Demonstrated advanced technical writing skills.
• Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
• Advanced ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with peers, senior management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs, locally and globally.
• Advanced mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction skills.
• Bachelors in relevant science or engineering discipline, or equivalent in work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cGMP biologics cell culture manufacturing

Nice To Haves

• Cell therapy manufacturing
• Aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets and universal precautions for handling human derived materials in BSL-2 containment areas.
• Cell expansion using incubators and single use bioreactors, Cell washing processes, Cell separation techniques and cryopreservation processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the creation, implementation and compliance for all documentation, procedures and policies
• Operate within the requirements of a validated manufacturing systems, plan, assign and oversee daily operational activities associated with assigned areas of responsibility.
• Maintain operating and storage areas that are compliant, efficient, effective and safe.
• Identify strategic and operational issues to prevent deviations and maintain a compliant environment.
• Lead and manage the development of corrective and preventative actions, deviation responses and investigations.
• Manage implementation and maintenance of appropriate training curricula
• Create an environment of teamwork, open communication, and a sense of urgency.
• Foster a culture of safety and compliance that embraces safety in the work environment and the safety of the patients by compliance with company procedures and policies, and cGMP requirements.
• Efficiently coordinate, communicate, and provide Operations project information and activities status to Planning, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance / Operations, Global Supply and other associated functions in a timely manner in accordance to schedules and defined implementation timelines
• Oversee operators on daily basis as they: Perform unit operations and support operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records in a safe and GMP compliant manner.
• Complete documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
• Maintain training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
• Assist in the setup of manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures and perform facility and equipment commissioning, qualification and validation activities.
• Writing manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements
• Hire, mentor and develop exceptional people: Conduct performance reviews and identify opportunities for career growth for manufacturing associates.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees