NIGHT SHIFT: Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing in Devens, MA

Manager Of Cell Therapy Manufacturing

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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.

BMS is seeking a Manager of Cell Therapy Manufacturing for a manufacturing facility in Devens, MA. The manager will support the start-up and commercial licensure of the Cell Therapy facility. This manager will be responsible for shifts that cover 24/7 cell therapy operations and will oversee manufacturing associates.

Shifts available:

Night Shift: 6pm 6am, rotating schedule including holidays and weekends

C Shift: Wed - Sat / Th - Sat, 6pm - 6am including holidays and weekends

Responsibilities:

• Manage the creation, implementation, and compliance for all documentation, procedures, and policies
• Operate within the requirements of a validated manufacturing system, plan, assign, and oversee daily operational activities associated with assigned areas of responsibility
• Maintain operating and storage areas that are compliant, efficient, effective, and safe
• Identify strategic and operational issues to prevent deviations and maintain a compliant environment. Lead and manage the development of corrective and preventative actions, deviation responses, and investigations
• Manage implementation and maintenance of appropriate training curricula
• Create an environment of teamwork, open communication, and a sense of urgency. Foster a culture of safety and compliance that embraces safety in the work environment and the safety of the patients by compliance with company procedures and policies, and cGMP requirements
• Efficiently coordinate, communicate, and provide Operations project information and activities status to Planning, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance / Operations, Global Supply, and other associated functions in a timely manner in accordance to schedules and defined implementation timelines
• Oversee operators on a daily basis as they:
• Perform unit operations and support operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records in a safe and GMP compliant manner
• Complete documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records
• Maintain training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge
• Assist in the setup of manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures and perform facility and equipment commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
• Writing manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements
• Hire, mentor, and develop exceptional people: conduct performance reviews and identify opportunities for career growth for manufacturing associates
• This position will require shift work, including holidays and weekends
• This position will require you to work in a clean room environment, with exposure to human blood components and in close proximity to strong magnets

Knowledge and skills:

• Advanced ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret, and apply global regulatory and cGMP requirements
• Demonstrated advanced technical writing skills
• Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects
• Advanced ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with peers, senior management, and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks, and needs, locally and globally
• Advanced mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating, and personnel interaction skills

Basic requirements:

• Bachelors in relevant science or engineering discipline, or equivalent in work experience
• 5+ years of experience in cGMP biologics cell culture manufacturing
• Experience in the following is highly preferred:
• Cell therapy manufacturing
• Aseptic processing in ISO 5 biosafety cabinets and universal precautions for handling human derived materials in BSL-2 containment areas
• Cell expansion using incubators and single-use bioreactors, cell washing processes, cell separation techniques, and cryopreservation processes and equipment

Compensation overview:

Devens - MA - US: $110,810 - $134,281. 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.