Senior Engineer I, Tech Transfer

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Position Summary

The Senior Engineer I, Tech Transfer is responsible for supporting the production of personalized cell therapy products for both global clinical trials and commercial supply at the BMS Manufacturing Facility in Bothell, WA. The Senior Engineer I, Engineering/Process will be a site subject matter expert on the cell therapy allogeneic product and the aseptic filling process within the Cell Therapy Lifecycle Management team under the Bothell Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) department. The Senior Engineer I, Tech Transfer oversees and participates in a variety of cross-functional teams that support strategy, development and implementation of new allogeneic systems, critical reagents, and process changes. The Senior Engineer I, Tech Transfer will also support change management requests for the New Product Introduction program at the BMS Manufacturing facility. The Senior Engineer I, Tech Transfer will ensure the completion of all deliverables and support the transfer of the allogeneic process, critical to ensure successful transfer of a new product to the facility.

Duties/Responsibilities

Subject matter expert for allogeneic process and equipment use case and change management.

Process workstream lead for the introduction of the allogeneic drug product and aseptic filler. Leads complex projects and initiatives for the broader site and organization.

Leads cross-functional process team for new product introduction changes, with specialized focus for allogeneic product and aseptic filling.

Masters utilization of existing technical tools, business practices and procedures. Supports the design and implementation of new tools and makes improvements to existing programs and procedures as applicable.

Enforces the team processes when appropriate, supporting the understanding of benefits and tradeoffs of decisions.

May be relied upon for support in Aseptic and Environmental Control, including isolator sterilization processes, as process SME.

With mastery, follows change management procedures, standards, policies and directives, delivering a consistent flow of ongoing support production.

Ensures completion of all change management deliverables.

Facilitates working sessions and authors technical documentation in support of tech transfer, including but not limited to protocols, risk assessments, and reports

Quickly learns from others. With some frequency, proactively supports other team members and helps them to be successful.

Excels in demonstrating one of the BMS values (Integrity, Innovation, Passion, Urgency, Inclusion, Accountability) and works to address perceived deficiencies.

Supports the completion of quality records (DEV, CAPA, CR), GMP training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting Relationship

Senior Engineer I, Tech Transfer reports into the MSAT Lifecycle Management and Tech Transfer Associate Director

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences/engineering or equivalent

5+ years of relevant experience

Experience in the cell therapy industry, including aseptic processing such as filling equipment, isolators, and sterilization processes.

Ability to assess risk and develop contingency plans for process risks.

Project and program management experience strongly preferred

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Compensation Overview:

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.
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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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