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Senior Manager, Downstream Biologics Manufacturing
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The Downstream Senior Manager leads the team responsible for the execution of large-scale commercial manufacturing processes according to established electronic work instructions and production records for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s). The Senior Manager is responsible for technical and career development of their team, and maintaining a culture of Compliance, Safety and Accountability. The Senior Manager is required to guide their team with operational and technical knowledge to lead troubleshooting activities, provide investigation support, analyze process/equipment data, and identify / implement process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing operations teams to achieve objectives
Acts to promote a safe, compliant, 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
Leads one or more operational groups, ensuing department goals and metrics are meeting or exceeding expectations
Identifies deficiencies, creates and executes action plans to mitigate issues
Drives site schedule by prioritizing resources/activities for manufacturing and support functions
Takes an active role in developing less experienced Managers and Technical leads. This includes leveraging both internal and external relationships to build the best team possible
Leads response to any developing issues and escalates as appropriate
Initiates response team for critical issues, managing team progress and providing detailed Tier communication upwards, downward and across the teams
Manages performance. Provide coaching, mentoring and development of staff. Conducts powerful conversations and provides meaningful and actionable feedback for staff growth and development
Executes all phases of the performance review process with diligence and on time
Develops operational schedule in conjunction with scheduling and planning team
Drives increased scheduled adherence and cycle time
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate activities within and across work groups; able to anticipate priority differences and issues and resolves these before problems occur, exceeds desired results
Drives continuous improvements through staff engagement Develops stretch goals and uses effective motivation techniques to achieve them
Able to effectively lead cross functional teams, and acts as an Upstream Commercial Operations SME / consultant to project teams as needed
Provides shift continuity and communication across first and second shifts
Provides on call support for the manufacturing team, including night and weekend calls when your shifts are working
Education & 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 8+ years with minimum of 3+ years of previous supervisory experience which demonstrates proficiency in selection of team and effectively managing personnel issues is required
Mastery of SOPs and cGMPs and the know–how to work and manage within a regulatory environment
Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing process with a proven record in pharmaceutical technology, technology transfer, process development, manufacturing support
Demonstrated aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing automation systems
Previous cross-functional supervisory experience which demonstrates proficiency in selection, motivating and retaining a superior team, effectively managing personnel issues and planning and administering financial resources
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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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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