Manager, Quality Compliance

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Position Summary

The Manager, Quality Compliance is responsible for management of Inspection Readiness and Self-inspection activities for the Cell Therapy Manufacturing Site located in Devens, MA. You will support programs to improve cGMP compliance, health authority inspection readiness, and quality management at the site. You will partner with different functions (i.e. Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing) to proactively identify compliance risks, develop collaborative solutions, and track effective resolution of actions to close compliance gaps. This is an individual contributor position.

• Manages the day-to-day activities related to Audits and Inspection Readiness at the Devens Cell Therapy Facility

• Supports the site's internal audit program to verify compliance with cGMPs, industry best practices, BMS corporate policies, and applicable regulatory standards

• Assists in site readiness and preparation for internal/external audits and health authority inspections; supports backroom operations during health authority/regulatory inspection

• Trains SMEs and support staff on specific roles, responsibilities, processes, and systems associated with inspection management and support

• Assures communication of compliance concerns, regulatory agency expectations, and industry trends as part of ongoing education and training for cGMP compliance

• Interacts on a regular basis with Functional Area Management to ensure that the site is inspection ready with no lead time

• Creates, maintains, and communicates metrics that measure the health and effectiveness of the site Compliance programs

• Engages in process improvement initiatives as needed to ensure continuous Quality improvement

• Minimum of 6 years of pharmaceutical experience or related GMP industry

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

• Experience leading or facilitating audits (internal or external) highly desirable

• Experience in Health Authority inspection preparation and management preferred

• Detail-oriented with knowledge of cGMP regulations as well as biologics/aseptic/cell therapy regulations

• Collaborative, able to establish professional relationships and rapport with internal and external peers and higher-level management

• Project management skills including tracking project status, liaising with resources, organizing meetings, and maintaining a SharePoint virtual environment

• Innovative, proactive, and resourceful; committed to quality and continuous improvement

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.

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