DCM Quality Management - SAP

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.

The DCM Quality Management – SAP is responsible for driving solutions to enable effective and efficient outcomes for the BMS business. Through strong collaboration and a focus on business success, this person drives BUILD and RUN activities for the Quality Management functionalities associated to the SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge and experience with SAP Quality Management (QM), Production Planning (Manufacturing) for Discrete & Process Industries (PP/PI),
• Working knowledge and experience with the integration requirements of SAP QM (Quality Management) with PP/PI (Discrete and Process Manufacturing), MM (Material Management), IM (Inventory Management), and WM/EWM (Warehouse and Extended Warehouse Management) functionality.
• Working knowledge and experience with the maintenance requirements of all Quality related master data, such as Master Inspection Characteristics, Inspection Plans, Inspection Methods, Quality Profiles, Catalogs/Code Groups/Codes, Sampling Procedures/Sampling Schemes, Dynamic Modification Rule and the manufacturing and integration data required in the Material Master.
• Working knowledge and experience with the integration requirements of SAP with different external LIMS (Laboratory Information Execution Systems) via the standard SAP QM-IDI interface.
• Working knowledge of integration middleware (WebMethods) and how it is used with Interfaces between SAP and LIMS / other Quality and Manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge in the SAP Stability Study sub-module and Quality Notifications.
• Able to debug ABAP programs or follow the programming logic at a higher level and be able to write pseudo code and write detailed functional and technical specifications.
• Understand the technical structures in the SAP system such at tables, table relationships, data structures, function modules BAPI, BADI, RFC, Logical Destinations, IDocs, etc.
• Know the configuration, tables, data structures, BAPI’s and IDocs to support your functional area of expertise.
• Ability to produce clear and effective written presentations, memos, etc.
• Able to effectively translate business requirements to a solution using the SAP platform and applications and 3rd party bolt/add-ons and related platform tools.
• Understands pharmaceutical industry dynamics – proactively and reactively applies this knowledge when making decisions
• Develops self through training and project work assignments
• Identifies and leverages synergies with other projects and/or processes
• Able to organizing resources, establishing priorities and manage the SAP QM Build & Run demand in the IT Portfolio.
• Able to work with our delivery partner (Accenture) in developing cost estimates in a timely fashion
• Ability to produce clear and effective written presentations, memos, etc.
• Able to respond to and support multiple groups for Audits and inspections.
• Part of the team that produces the deliverables as specified by Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to support the Manufacturing requirements globally.
• Deliver on all project timelines, project budget, and overall project quality.
• Providing solutions by using the SAP applications as well as related bolt-on, related tools, and integrations tools
• Provide oversight and guidance to project teams and third party /partner development organizations for the Quality Management (QM) area and related applications.
• Provide approval as necessary for third party and/or partner work in the SAP or related applications
• Managing/Guiding the transition of all project work to the Accenture build and run teams
• Provide oversight and governance for process design within SAP platforms in specific area of SAP QM
• Model the BMS core behaviors – Accountability, Speed, Passion and Innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree - Computer Science, Math, Logistics, Engineering or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 7 years of experience
• The candidate must have SAP Quality Management implantation experience for at least 1-2 full life-cycles.
• The candidate must have SAP implementation and production support experiences in the areas indicated above as well as have the ability to debug ABAP code using the appropriate supplied toolsets and at least be able to write pseudo code.
• The candidate must have experience in the interfacing the SAP QM module with other modules such as Manufacturing, Materials Management, Warehouse Management, and Finance.
• The candidate must also be proficient in system analysis, system architecture and application design tasks.
• The candidate must fulfill the role of an application and process specialist in SAP Quality Management and work with the business community and stakeholders (business partners) in defining Requirements Specifications and coordinate the delivery of support and new functionality with our internal and external service partners.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in implementing and supporting SAP in the pharmaceutical industry and have worked with GXP relevant processes - regulated by the FDA.
• The candidate must understand Application Life-Cycle Management (ALM) and be familiar with and have experience in generating RICF documentation deliverables.

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.

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

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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