Senior Manager, CTTO Analytical Lab

Bristol Myers Squibb • Summit, NJ

1d • $135,770 - $164,522 • Onsite

About The Position

BMS is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health. We value our passion for patients, quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries - and growing - we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture. Come and join Celgene for this key leadership role to be part of the team building a leading CAR T Platform that serves our patients with novel Celgene CAR T Therapies Our goal is to revolutionize medicine by re-engaging the body’s immune system to treat cancer. The Senior Manager, CTTO Analytical Lab will be managing analytical technical team and develop and report KPIs for analytical Lab Operations performance and oversee commercial programs testing. Maintain high team performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives using operational excellence tools. Collaborate with managers across the analytical and QC network to harmonize best practices.

Requirements

• Advanced ability to work collaboratively in a high-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including establishing strategic direction and goals, and guiding execution while fostering a team-based environment.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and follow regulatory requirements and GLP/GMPs.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in science.
• 10+ years of relevant laboratory work experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience required including management of direct reports.
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing and results driven environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Sound experience of data handling and applied statistics.
• Experience with Quality Management System (e.g. Deviations, CAPAs, Change Management)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree preferred.
• Experience with various bioanalytical techniques (cell-based assays, ELISA, qPCR, flow cytometry) and associated equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and quality testing of cell therapies, or product life cycle management is highly desirable
• Previous experience in managing direct technical staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee analytical team/s to ensure effective, timely and efficient operations and compliance with GLP/cGMP requirements.
• Lead by example to foster a culture of teamwork and operational excellence and embed BMS values within operational activities.
• Develop and report KPIs for Lab Operations performance.
• Maintain high team performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives using operational excellence tools.
• Hire, mentor and develop team members to support business operations.
• Provide developmental feedback, coaching, and create a collaborative environment to enhance team performance and integration across site departments.
• Approve investigations and creation of meaningful CAPA for improved lab performance.
• Foster collaboration and communication across shifts and also between Technical Operations team members
• Perform other tasks as required to support the analytical laboratories

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Programs such as 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.
• 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: Senior