Manager, Upstream Commercial Manufacturing (Night Shift)

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.

**This is a rotating 12 hour position (5pm-5am), therefore eligible for a 20% shift differential

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the operation of all area specific production equipment (i.e. CIP systems, bioreactors, chromatography systems, media/buffer preparation equipment etc.), process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and supporting business systems (i.e. SAP. Trackwise, Maximo etc.).
• Takes active role in selecting and developing team. This includes leveraging relationships internal and external to the LSCC manufacturing team to build the best team possible.
• Takes active role in developing less experienced Technical leads and leads selection and development of own team.
• Ensures team adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Ensures daily work coordination and distribution of work as demanded through VirtECS schedule – work assignment to team members to accomplish the production schedule
• Manage daily communication to shift personnel and drives shift huddles and supports functional team meetings. Provides shift handover support in working with other shift supervisor/manager.
• Ensures oversight for critical operations through systematic walk down and checks prior to execution advance. Review critical attributes and drive decisions.
• Manage to schedule and plan. Recognize impact for cross functional impact. Any variance to be captured and communicated to cross functional groups in real time
• Act as an area/system owner – a point of contact for all work to be carried out for the area over assigned shift
• Build partnership with assigned technical lead to ensure daily data review and trends accomplished
• Provide critical communications upwards, downward and across as deemed fit
• Manage decisions– acquire feedback, input, and consult as require
• Ensure shift notes communication – accuracy and completeness
• Provide critical update summary to the staff following shift exchange
• Provide coaching, mentoring and development of staff. Manage performance.
• Develops operational schedule in conjunction with scheduling and planning team. Drives increased scheduled adherence.
• Drives continuous improvements through staff engagement
• Accountable for the preparation of performance connections objectives and for the mid-year and EOY performance connection review process.
• Demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing operations teams to achieve objectives.
• Acts to promote a productive and cooperative climate. Helps to promote team effectiveness by engaging in a trusting, supportive partnership with others. Encourages or facilitates a beneficial resolution of purpose. Resolve conflicts in a constructive manner that allows win/win solution.
• Participates in the budget development process; effectively controls the controllable expenses (OT, Supplies, T&E) within their influence.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is highly desired.
• Direct biologic manufacturing experience of 6+ years with minimum of 2+ years of previous supervisory experience which demonstrates proficiency in selection of team and effectively managing personnel issues is highly desired.
• Extensive knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs and the know–how to work and manage within a regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing process with participation in pharmaceutical technology, technology transfer, process development, manufacturing support.
• Demonstrated aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing automation systems.
• Adaptable to a fast paced, complex and ever-changing business environment.
• Effective communication and technical writing skills with support groups in the coordinating system to obtain needed cooperation and support as required in a timely and effectively manner.

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