Senior Specialist, QA Shop Floor, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Working with Us 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. The Quality Assurance Shop Floor team is responsible for 24x7 Quality collaboration and oversight of site operations, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Quality Control laboratories, and Warehouse Operations. The Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance Shop Floor, Cell Therapy position will oversee and partner with operational areas to ensure GxP compliance with Bristol-Myers Squibb policies, standards, procedures, and Global cGMP. In the capacity of QA Shop Floor, the Senior Specialist shall serve as one of the Quality Representatives interacting with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Control and other supporting functions. The Senior Specialist, QA Shop Floor, is accountable to own quality decision making as it relates to unexpected events on the production floor, deviation triage and determination. Participation in cross-functional triage meetings. They own; review or quality approve GxP records including but not limited to procedures, batch records, or deviations. Additionally, the incumbent shall support deviation approval, alarm approval, and other Quality System Records as requested by management. Effective communication, critical thinking, and a thirst for knowledge are foundational skills for members of the Shop Floor Quality Assurance team to succeed. Shifts Available: A1 & B1 - 6am - 6pm, rotational schedule including holidays and weekends

Requirements

• Ability to research, understand, interpret and apply internal SOP’s, policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of digital tools such as MS Office, etc. and ability to learn and work with new software applications.
• Ability to interpret data & results, understand complex problems with multiple variables, and articulate practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to present technical data effectively based on target audience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and lead peers through changing priorities.
• Detail oriented and task focused with ability to meet deadlines and support work prioritization.
• Ability to negotiate and influence to craft mutually beneficial solutions.
• Ability to motivate and foster a positive team environment.
• Exhibit strong decision-making ability and think creatively while maintaining compliance and quality.
• Demonstrated experience with quality management systems for handling of records such as change control, product complaints, deviations, investigations, and CAPA management.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and work with analytical computer/digital tools like Microsoft Power Automate, Smartsheet, Tableau, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with quality management systems
• Demonstrated experience in GxP electronic systems such as Quality Management Systems (QMS); Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for electronic batch records; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) such as SAP; laboratory information management systems; or electronic logbooks/forms.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field preferred.
• High school diploma/ Associates degree with equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• 4+ years of relevant cGMP experience, preferably with 1+ year of manufacturing site experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in FDA/EMA regulations in biopharmaceuticals or cell therapy manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality oversight to Manufacturing/QC/Warehouse/ Packout operations.
• Identify departures from approved procedures & respond to complex issues independently & escalate critical issues to management.
• May perform and document operational verification per approved procedures.
• Develops, reviews and/ or approves temporary and non routine procedure for event response.
• Observe manufacturing operations and identify departures from clean room behaviors and aseptic techniques.
• Coordinate and lead area walkthroughs to identify quality issues.
• Negotiate remediations and drive alignment of implementation plans.
• Own actions for departmental programs and propose improvements to programs.
• Communicate and resolve discrepancies independently and escalate as required.
• Author, review, and approve procedural documents.
• Maintain compliance with assigned learning plan.
• Provide guidance and training for QA personnel.
• May own training curriculum and content.
• Independently assess discrepancies for entry into quality system and approve records as applicable.
• Lead meetings and represent function at cross functional meetings.
• Share data/knowledge within and across team.
• Build & maintain strong relationships with partner functions.
• May prioritize and assign tasks for the team.
• Observe operations occurring on the floor and proactively identify risks and drive improvements.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators and standard work databases in alignment with departmental and product supply goals.
• Able to influence others based on time and task commitments, organize/run meetings.
• Obtain access to, and develop as an SME for, various electronic systems utilized by Quality Assurance Shop Floor (BMSDocs, CELabs, MES, SAP, ValG, DeltaV, Maximo, Infinity, etc.).
• Should be familiar with GMP-related systems including Quality Risk Management, Document and Data Governance, Monitoring and Reporting.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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