Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing in Devens, MA

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Working at Bristol Myers Squibb offers a challenging, meaningful, and life-changing experience with unique opportunities for growth and career advancement. The company is dedicated to reimagining the future of cell therapy, aiming to transform patients' lives through science. The Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing supports the commercial operations of the facility, overseeing shifts that cover 24/7 cell therapy manufacturing unit operations. These operations include media preparation, cell selection, cell processing, or product fill, all executed in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s). This role is integral to the Cell Therapy team, contributing to breakthroughs that put more patients on the path to a cure.

Requirements

• Bachelors in relevant science or engineering discipline, or equivalent in work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing manufacturing, cell therapy manufacturing or relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cell therapy manufacturing techniques, including cell washing processes, cell separation processes, cryopreservation processes, cell expansion processes, using incubators and bioreactors, and automated equipment.
• Experience with aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets, universal precautions for handling human derived materials in BSL-2 containment areas.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, implementation and compliance of manufacturing documentation, procedures, & policies.
• Operating within the requirements of a validated manufacturing systems, plan, assign and oversee daily operational activities associated with assigned areas of responsibility.
• Maintaining operating and storage areas that are compliant, efficient, effective and safe.
• Identifying strategic and operational issues to prevent deviations and maintain a compliant environment.
• Leading and managing the development of corrective and preventative actions, deviation responses and investigations.
• 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 coordinating, communicating, and providing 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.
• Oversee operators on daily basis as they: Complete documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records.
• Oversee operators on daily basis as they: Maintain training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge.
• Oversee operators on daily basis as they: 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.
• Hiring, mentoring and developing exceptional people.
• Conducting performance reviews and identifying opportunities for career growth for manufacturing associates.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees