Vice President, Site Leader, Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Bristol Myers Squibb • Bothell, WA

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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 . Position Summary Lead the company’s Cell Therapy Drug Product commercial/clinical manufacturing facility in Bothell, Washington and associated operations. Accountable for manufacturing operations, overall site budget and cost optimization, talent management/succession planning including hiring, training, and developing engagement strategies to develop, support, encourage and retain the best workforce talent for Cell Therapy Drug Product manufacturing in Bothell. Lead the Cell Therapy site leadership team. Responsible for identifying and implementing policies, procedures and business strategies to facilitate optimal production and performance. The Site Leader interacts with external government affairs, political governance forums, and educational institutions to advance site infrastructure and operational capability robustness. The Site Leader will be responsible for setting strategic direction for the relevant cell therapy manufacturing departments, in alignment with corporate goals, Global Product Supply/Cell Therapy Development and Operations and objectives, including commercialization of our products while maintaining highly productive clinical operations. Responsible for establishing and driving a culture of collaboration and alignment between various functions and departments within Cell Therapy and the site, ensuring operational performance with aggressive continuous improvement in productivity and implementation of new technologies while ensuring that major strategic objectives are met.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations ideally in Cell Therapy Manufacturing or Sterile Drug Product or Drug Substance Manufacturing, or associated manufacturing science and technology, manufacturing systems, and/or quality assurance with at least 6+ years in senior management positions.
• BS/BA in Engineering or Life Sciences with advanced degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field or MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GMP compliance and GMP manufacturing operations with respect specifically to sterile manufacturing and aseptic processing
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex commercial manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication at all levels at the site.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and to develop and maintain strong business partner relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with US FDA, EMA and other regulatory agencies.
• Substantial knowledge of QSR, GMP, FDA, GAMP, ISO and other applicable standards.
• Demonstrated record with driving continuous improvement and fostering an operational excellence culture.
• Proven leadership ability to carry out difficult decisions in a logical, rational manner, and demonstrated ability to work as a site leadership team member and to engage and influence team members in a matrixed environment.
• Embrace and effectively prioritize implementation of new technologies and other life cycle management activities to support manufacturing improvements and new products
• Collaborate cross functionally and across the Global Cell Therapy Manufacturing Network to establish harmonization of best practices, processes, systems and engrain values.

Responsibilities

• Execute Site Strategy
• Deliver on operational requirements- output targets and significant clinical and launch project milestone adherence
• Lead the Cell Therapy Manufacturing site leadership team, establishing cross-functional goals and ensure alignment.
• Set tactical direction to ensure completion of critical objectives.
• Establish critical KPIs, monitor progress and keep critical stakeholders informed of progress.
• Engage and hold accountable site and corporate resources to ensure critical objectives are met.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance productivity and efficiency of operations across all functions.
• Sponsor in-house expertise with Lean process improvement and promoting a Lean culture.
• Lead site leadership team and individuals to ensure a sustainable operation.
• Coach a team of manufacturing professionals and enable their individual growth.
• Successfully implement corporate initiatives within the site.
• Implement innovative solutions which sets BMS as the leader of cell therapy manufacturing.
• Work effectively with US FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Substantial knowledge of QSR, GMP, FDA, GAMP, ISO and other applicable standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and foster an operational excellence culture.

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: Executive