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Job Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Manager for QC Analytical at the Cell Therapy Facility (CTF) in Devens, MA. This role will manage the daily operations of the QC Analytical shift, responsible for QC bioanalytical testing and data review for in-process, release, and stability testing of clinical and commercial cell therapy drug product. The Manager, QC Analytical will also be responsible for hiring, mentoring and developing the QC Analytical team to support business operations and employee career development.

Support for QC and manufacturing operations requires shift coverage consisting of weekdays, weekends, holidays, and during adverse weather conditions. This position directly leads the QC shift and works the following shift schedule:

• Wednesday to Saturday 2PM - 1200 (Midnight)

This role is stationed in Devens, MA and reports to the Associate Director, QC Analytical.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise the QC Analytical lab staff on shift and oversee the daily lab activities related to in-process, final release, and stability testing of cell therapy drug product.

• Develop and execute a work plan for the shift, ensuring safety, quality, and performance targets are achieved.

• Perform QC data review ensuring results are compliant with specifications and regulations. Report abnormalities.

• Track, trend, and report key performance metrics. Drive continuous improvement in the lab to increase productivity and efficiency. May collaborate with other departments to identify and implement process improvements.

• Review and approve test methods and procedures to ensure operational alignment and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

• Own and evaluate relevant change controls, investigations, deviations, CAPAs.

• Hire, mentor, and develop team members to support the business operations and employee career development.

• Oversee training of the team members.

• Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.

• Responsible for cGMP compliance in all aspects of laboratory operations. Participate in site team supporting and managing regulatory inspections and findings.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Experience with various bioanalytical techniques (cell based assays, ELISA, qPCR, flow cytometry) and associated equipment.

• Experience with laboratory LIMS, ELN, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and follow regulatory requirements and GMPs.

• Ability to mentor associates, manage multiple assignments while meeting timelines in a GMP environment.

• Advanced ability to work collaboratively in a high-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.

• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.

• Advanced problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.

• Advanced ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers.

• Proficient with Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other common software applications.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology or related science.

• 6+ years of relevant laboratory work experience, preferably in a regulated environment.

• 2+ years of management and people leader experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

• The incumbent will be working around biohazardous materials.

If you want to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here with our Cell Therapy team. Full of incredible and dedicated team members, those working on CAR-T and other forms of Cell Therapy are transforming patients' lives through science. From studying individualized cell lines to making brand new discoveries, this bold and personal discipline allows you to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the field of medicine. Join us today.

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Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1584978

Updated: 2024-09-14 04:40:33.521 UTC

Location: Devens-MA

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