Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Global Quality Disposition

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Position Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cell Therapy business is entering an exciting new phase as it begins the commercialization of its first CAR-T products. Commercialization drives new scope, scale, and complexity across the network, and drives the need to work together in new ways.

This job is part of the Cell Therapy Quality Systems organization. At the intersection of people, process, and systems is the Business Process Owner (BPO) network. This role reports to the BPO for Cell Therapy Quality Disposition and works with an expanding network of manufacturing sites to foster cross-site collaboration, harmonize business process, and deliver a road map for continuous improvement, systems implementation and help drive decision-making for major programs and initiatives associated with Quality inputs/processes related to Disposition.

This role is positioned alongside a team of BPOs in the vein-to-vein process, whose scope include network planning & allocation, patient apheresis & treatment, manufacturing site scheduling, quality assess & release, raw materials & procurement, logistics & order management, and master data governance. Each BPO leads cross-functional teams of local process owners and subject-matter experts to identify both challenges and opportunities. Together the BPOs work with a portfolio management team to drive the prioritization and mobilization of resources necessary to deliver change, which is a mix of near-term solutions to satisfy immediate needs, and multi-year plans to attain strategic targets.

This job reports in through Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cell Therapy Quality Systems and works closely with Cell Therapy Business Process Management, Cell Therapy subject matter experts, and IT partners. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how BMS’s Cell Therapy manufacturing network operates and be part of a team influencing the overall future of the Cell Therapy network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent Cell Therapy within BMS Global Quality Disposition Network

• Participate in the the Cell Therapy Disposition Community of Practice, with opportunities to lead

• Partner closely with the QA ERP business partner to translate harmonized disposition processes into ERP system user requirements

• Support development of Quality Disposition Processes for new sites within the CTDO network

• Engage in development of the strategy and business process road map for Cell Therapy QA Disposition

• Lead, develop and implement policies and procedures based on current regulations and industry standards to ensure readiness for the transition from clinical to commercial

• Partner with leaders in BPM, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, IT and others to ensure compliant and scalable processes

• Support oversight of the Global Cell Therapy Material Review Board

• Develop process metrics that can be used to provide performance insights to stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences or engineering discipline and a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Operations experience is strongly preferred.

• 6+ years of direct experience involved with Quality Systems

• Experience participating in cross-functional matrix teams

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skilled at presenting complex topics to senior leaders.

• Proven record leading or contributing to projects or programs in support of GXP operations

• Experience with regulatory inspections preferred

• Knowledge of current industry practices

• Experience with interpretation and application of guidelines and regulations

• Proven ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities and unexpected events while maintaining a positive work attitude

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $114,000 - $144,000, for Washington state residents, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided based on demonstrated experience. For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site. Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.

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