Associate Director, Cell Therapy Robustness Process Monitoring Systems Lead

Process Monitoring Systems Lead

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Position Summary

The process monitoring systems lead will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of systems to support process data trending programs for the commercial and late stage clinical products across the cell therapy network. This individual will be responsible for statistical process control program and continued process verification for the network. The lead will represent the process monitoring and investigations function in department and network meetings enabling a consistent approach and transparency of information flow across the organization. The person will collaborate with SMEs, user groups, quality groups, and other stakeholders to complete complex trend deviations and CAPAs.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain business tools and standard operating procedures for DP SPC and CPV program creating standard work for all manufacturing sites and seamless integration of cross site data, trending to enable root cause analysis, CAPA identification, and documentation.
• Serve as the interface between sites, product teams and laboratories ensuring consistent data monitoring activities.
• In partnership with product and site teams execute "end to end" product robustness reviews that integrate DP, analytical and vector monitoring programs.
• Promote innovative and efficient approaches SPC, and CPV based on risk-based elements and considerations unique to cell therapy production.
• Manage complex cross-functional projects/programs using project management techniques and tools that is appropriate for the given project.
• Train end users on process robustness systems and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Masters preferred (but not required). Time spent in advanced degree programs may be considered as equivalent relevant experience.
• Expertise in statistical data analysis and experience with statistical programs such as Discoverant, JMP, etc.
• Ability to program using data science programming languages such as Python, R, etc., is a plus.
• Expert understanding of cGMP regulations and/or business and documentation processes.
• Highly proficient in technical writing and technical presentations, contributing to broader external and internal scientific community as appropriate. Experience in generating formal reports and articles for publication and in technical presentation.
• Proficient in project and portfolio management skills.

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Compensation Overview: Devens - MA - US: $170,650 - $206,793 Seattle - WA: $175,440 - $212,592 Summit West - NJ - US: $159,490 - $193,259. The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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