Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Support Project Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

1d • 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. Summary: Manufacturing Support Project Leads drive the initiation, management, and implementation of change initiatives that impact Manufacturing Electronic Batch Records. Project Leads function as the voice of manufacturing operations in tech transfers, leads complex manufacturing-owned projects such as Product Changeover, and supports investigations and troubleshooting in relation to manufacturing automated systems. This role is a managerial position which will lead a team of 4-6 individual contributors. This role is eligible for up to 50% work from home, as work allows. This role supports 24/7 manufacturing so may require some occasional work on off hours.

Requirements

• B.S. in science, engineering or related discipline is required.
• A minimum of 6 years process operations experience in a highly automated biotechnology manufacturing facility subject to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.
• Highly knowledgeable in multiple facets of biologics technical development, manufacturing, and quality.
• Proven track record of success in biologics technology, technology transfer, process development, and manufacturing operations support.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize multiple activities, including people, business processes and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to drive for results and lead innovations
• Excellent matrix leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team with dotted-line reporting relationship.
• Adaptable to a fast paced, complex, and ever-changing business environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with cross-functional groups to achieve effective and timely results.
• Proficiency with Syncade and DeltaV, and experience with process analytics trending tools, Trackwise, Infinity, Maximo, and SAP required.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of direct people leadership preferred.
• Experience in Lean, Yellow Belt, Agile, Tiers, Six Sigma or other operational excellence methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct oversight of Project Lead team. Hires, develops, and retains high-performing and sustainable team Ensures sufficient technical expertise and coverage for manufacturing operations and change management needs. Drives Right-First-Time change management. Creates and manages departmental metrics. Provides direct audit support
• Provides Manufacturing Operations technical support for electronic batch records Participates in technical forums and site governances to provide support and input. Supports technical transfer of new products as SME of process and Syncade recipes. Participates in equipment design discussions, consumable needs, Facility Fit and owns Syncade functional specifications.
• Accountable for successful implementation of program-level and strategic initiatives.

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: Manager