Material Operations Technical Specialist

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Position Title: Material Operations Technical Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary role of the Material Operations Technical Specialist is to provide advanced documentation, equipment, investigative, and process support to the Material Operations organization. The Material Operations Technical Specialist will be the Material Operations representative on various projects and cross-functional teams (include network project teams), will provide training, participate and/or lead in the implementation of new equipment and processes, author Change Control, BOM, and SOP/MBR changes. The Material Operations Technical Specialist will execute lean and 6-sigma manufacturing improvements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Authoring of equipment and facility change controls, EHS change processes, and CAPA Action Plans.
• Author, revise and approve critical Material Operations documentation; i.e. MBRs, BOM, and SOPs.
• Project validation support and execution.
• Support Lean OpEx initiatives that align with site strategy.
• Seek out process inefficiencies and implement solutions.
• Development and execution of training materials for new processes and equipment in conjunction with the Site Technical Training team.
• Support of Warehouse, Dispensary, and Cryogenics Operations, Tech Transfers, Process Improvements, global network projects and other teams as required.
• Lead Material Operations process improvement projects and interact with cross-functional groups to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures and proactively identify unsafe conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc:

• The position requires a strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory agency requirements and strong technical operational knowledge of material operations relating to Biologics manufacturing.
• Incumbent must have demonstrated experience in solving complex technical issues in material operations relating to Biologics manufacturing, and have the skills and understanding to troubleshoot process equipment and the overall material operations processes.
• The role requires demonstration of successful participation on diverse work teams where combined contribution, collaboration and results were expected.
• The position requires excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to provide direction and communicate expectations to the Material Operations staff.
• The candidate will have strong computer skills and be proficient in the following programs: Word, Excel, Visio.
• The position requires the ability to work off-hours as needed to complete projects or key tasks requiring SME oversite.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• 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 4+ years.
• Extensive knowledge of SOPs and GMPs and the know-how to work within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Adaptable to a fast paced, complex and ever-changing business environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and business software applications.

Physical Demands:

• Position requires repetitive use of hands and wrist (computer work), and infrequent lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Occasional bending, twisting and stooping to allow for gowning into classified environment.

Work Environment:

• Position is primarily office based with occasional work in a classified GMP manufacturing environment.
• Position is a team and project based position that will require occasional shift work, weekends and holidays.

Travel:

This position requires up to 5% of travel.

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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