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Position: Manager / Senior Engineer

Location: Seattle, Washington OR 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.

BMS Cell Therapy Development Organization (CTDO) is developing novel cellular immunotherapies based on two distinct and complementary platforms – Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) and T Cell Receptors (TCRs) technologies. Our goal is to revolutionize medicine by re-engaging the body’s immune system to treat cancer.

We are looking for a Manager / Senior Engineer to join as a Technical Advisor to the External team within the Cell Therapy GMSAT (Global Manufacturing Science and Technology) department. The position will be based in Seattle, WA, or New Jersey (Warren or Summit), supporting full autologous cell therapy process transfer and routine manufacturing operations to support our ex-US CMO partners.

This individual will provide technical and process guidance and support of the cell therapy manufacturing process including tech transfer to CMO, training, onboarding activities, and clinical/commercial manufacturing operations including deviation and change management. Additional responsibilities include supplementing the technical capabilities of the CMO and driving continuous improvement for business practices and at the CMO. This person may be responsible to support tech transfer implementation and strategy, clinical/commercial launch, and clinical/commercial manufacturing support. The role will be highly cross-functional and will interact with other CTDO/GPDO groups and in-country affiliates in establishing manufacturing and technology capability, facility fit and design, equipment selection, and facility start up work force training.

• Manage small team of direct reports.
• Lead, guide and/or support strategic initiatives including tech transfers, process validation, technical reports, data analysis, process monitoring, change control, product comparability and second line support of technical/scientific process and analytical issues.
• Lead, guide and/or support tech transfer activities needed at the CMO and CMO staff to adopt procedures and processes specific to autologous cell therapy.
• Lead, guide and/or support implementation of technical strategies including manufacturing requirements, process improvement plans, post approval life cycle management plans and ensure successful and timely execution working across functional groups internal and externally.
• Collaborate with matrixed, cross functional teams and CMO staff to develop harmonized production processes and implement lean tools to improve process efficiencies.
• Develop, leverage, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Work with Project leads and cross functional teams on tech transfer implementation/introduction.
• Develop operational strategies to achieve production and quality objectives; Perform engineering analysis to reduce downtime and outages.
• Develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability.
• Act as project manager/facilitator for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support investigations, CAPAs and deviations as required.
• SMEs for training module development /modification for equipment’s and new operations.
• Function as author or technical reviewer of relevant section of regulatory submissions. Support CMO for health authority or internal audits.
• Actively participates in an environment which fosters safety, quality and continuous improvement in delivery to patients.
• Review/revise SOPs required for manufacturing under cGMP conditions.
• Identify and propose continuous process improvement projects to management.

• B.S. with 6+ years or M.S. with 5+ years of relevant experience in Biochemical, Chemical, or Biomedical Engineering or Cell Biology/Immunology discipline
• Experience within manufacturing facility subject to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations (clinical/commercial).
• Mastery of SOPs and cGMPs and the know-how to work and manage within a regulatory environment.
• Flexibility to work with manufacturing schedules and CMO sites in ex-US regions. Work is flexible between on-site and remote work.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma projects, cellular therapies, process validation, in-depth manufacturing systems is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills. Interpersonal and facilitation skills necessary to lead people and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to influence and work across organizational boundaries (i.e leading through influence).
• Experience with regulatory agency inspections and regulatory responses is a plus.
• Drive strong collaboration within the group and across functions.
• Build trust and effective relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Create an environment of teamwork, open communication, and sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate ability to drive for results and lead innovation and change.
• Foster a culture focused on science and compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance.
• Have a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention.
• Effective verbal and writer communication skills with technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in working with ex-US companies and cultures is preferred.
• Must have ability to work as self-starter and handle multiple priorities in a dynamic cross-functional team-based environment. ​

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $94,000 –$118,000, 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.

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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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
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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