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Sr. Manager, Principal Process Engineer - Viral Vector
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Position: Sr. Manager / Principal Engineer
Location: Seattle / New Jersey
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.
Position Summary
Global Manufacturing Science and Technology (GMSAT) is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our viral vector team. The successful candidate will lead the transfer, and support commercialization of second-generation commercial manufacturing processes. The candidate will play a key role in product lifecycle management, including technology transfer, oversight of GMP manufacturing runs, and approval of viral vector products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead process and technology transfers, change management, and technical process support for vector products
- Act as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the MSAT group as well as for various project teams
- Accountable for the authoring of applicable sections for regulatory filings across the product lifecycle
- Understand process capability, and trouble-shoot investigation-driven events by reviewing manufacturing process data
- Provide technical oversight during technology transfer and manufacturing campaigns to Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs)
- Review / approve manufacturing documentation as needed
- Analyze and present manufacturing data to internal and external stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional team to define the process control strategy
- Support commercialization of vector products
- MSAT lead on internal strategy team
- Potential opportunity to manage direct report(s)
Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects
- Demonstrated ability to perform/document complex manufacturing processes
- Experience providing technical support in either a clinical/commercial GMP environment
- Experience with cGMP, ICH guidelines, process validation, and control strategy development
- Experience working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced matrix environment
- Familiar with six sigma principles a plus
- Verbal, and communication skills including ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, with a successful proven history of working with cross-functional teams
- Experience writing, reviewing, and approving GMP documentation
- Experience with data analysis tools like R Programming and SAS
- Experience with root-cause analysis tools
- Prior experience with process control strategies preferred
- Knowledge of cellular immunology and/or vector manufacturing a plus
- Experience with cGMP, ICH guidelines, PPQ (process validation), control strategy development, and working within a Quality organization
- Experience with disposable technologies such as flatware, SUBs and SUMs
- MSc or BSc in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering or equivalent with 8 – 15 years of relevant experience in process development or commercial manufacturing or PH.D in Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering with minimal of 4 years of experience
- Knowledge of lentiviral or adeno-associated virus manufacturing is a plus
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $114,000 - $144,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided based on demonstrated experience.
For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.
Why You Should Apply
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.
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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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
COVID-19 Information
To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.
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