Senior Manager, Project Engineer

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

5h • Hybrid

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 . The Engineer will support the delivery of capital and improvement projects for cell therapy manufacturing as part of the GoSolo Hypercell Team. This role is responsible for executing cross‑functional projects that enable new capabilities, process enhancements, and technology deployments within the Devens Cell Therapy Facility. Engineers in this role work closely with Manufacturing, MSAT, Digital Plant, IT, and Quality to ensure new automated platforms are robust, compliant, and operationally ready. The engineer serves as a technical owner, providing on‑the_floor support, equipment monitoring, and life-cycle management to maintain high system reliability and support routine GMP operations.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices for validation in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Demonstrated experience delivering engineering or capital projects in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of cell therapy manufacturing processes and GMP operations
• Experience with equipment startup and validation.
• Experience with single-use technologies and closed systems.
• Experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment, including use of electronic records, electronic control systems, and ERP systems, such as Syncade MES, DeltaV, and SAP.
• Ability to develop and execute design, engineering, and validation strategies, including risk assessments, plans, protocols, and reports.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with ability to translate technical details into practical manufacturing guidance.
• Proficiency with data analysis to evaluate equipment performance and support continuous improvement.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and diligence.
• Education Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or a related discipline.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and diligence.
• Senior / Project Engineer Level: Minimum 4–6 years of industry experience with demonstrated experience delivering manufacturing or capital projects in biologics or cell therapy environments.
• May require up to 10% travel to support vendor activities, FATs, or project start‑up activities.

Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Delivery Support planning and execution of cell therapy capital and improvement projects from feasibility through implementation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Coordinate cross‑functional project activities, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with business, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
• Support development and execution of project documentation, including project charters, schedules, risk registers, and change management activities.
• Lead FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, and qualification of automated systems.
• Provide technical process support for cell therapy manufacturing operations, including hands‑on engagement during implementation, start‑up, and early operations.
• Partner with process, MSAT, and manufacturing teams to translate process needs into project and system requirements.
• Development and review of User Requirements (URS), functional specifications, design documentation, and commissioning/qualification deliverables.
• Work across the Cell Therapy network to integrate advanced equipment and platforms into cell therapy manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Digital teams to ensure alignment with MES, data systems, and digital plant strategies.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure projects meet GMP, validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage Manufacturing Operations to ensure solutions are operationally fit, supportable, and ready for routine use.
• Support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, and qualification activities for new equipment and systems.
• Provide on‑the_floor support during project start‑up and transition to operations.
• Support handover to sustaining teams, including documentation completion, training support, and issue resolution.
• Ensure systems integrate effectively with MES, automation layers, and digital infrastructure to meet business needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve process robustness, project execution efficiency, and operational readiness.
• Apply lessons learned and standard practices across GoSolo and cell therapy project implementations.

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