Manager, Bioprocess Manufacturing Operations

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The Shift Supervisor/Manager leads and drives the execution of 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 Shift Supervisor/Manager is responsible for management of group whose primary focus is on execution of manufacturing processes, technical assessment of processes, maintaining a culture of compliance, innovation, and within their functional group. The Shift Supervisor/Manager is required to guide the personnel in their group with knowledge and technical knowledge to lead troubleshooting activities, provide investigation support, analyze process/equipment data, and identify and implement process improvements.

*We are hiring upstream and downstream 2nd shift managers, therefore eligible for a 10% shift differential

• Lead 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.)

• Ensure team adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Ensure daily work coordination and distribution as demanded through Bio G schedule to effectively manage production

• Manage daily communication to shift personnel, support functional team meetings, ensure shift notes are thorough and accurate, and provide shift handover support and critical update summaries to other Shift Supervisors

• Ensure oversight on critical operations through systematic walk down and checks prior to execution

• Develop and manage operational schedule in conjunction with scheduling and planning team, recognize cross-functional impact, and capture and communicate any variance to cross-functional groups in real time

• Act as an area/system owner and point of contact for all work to be carried out in the area over assigned shift

• Build partnership with assigned Technical Lead to ensure daily data review and trends are accomplished

• Take 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, developing less experienced Technical Leads, and providing general mentorship and training to staff

• Manage staff performance and prepare performance objectives for mid-year and end-of-year performance connection reviews

• Drive continuous improvements through staff engagement

• 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

• 6+ years of direct biologic manufacturing experience, with 2+ years of previous supervisory experience demonstrating proficiency in selection of team and management of personnel highly desired

• Extensive knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs and their application within a regulatory environment

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing process generally obtained through participation in pharmaceutical technology, technology transfer, process development, and manufacturing support

• Demonstrated aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing automation systems

• Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment

• Effective communication and technical writing skills

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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.

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