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Bristol Myers Squibb

Associate Director, Quality Systems, Quality Risk Management

Technology

Quality Assurance

No

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Position Summary:

Bristol-Myers Squibb is seeking an Associate Director, Quality Systems, Quality Risk Management to provide oversight and guidance for quality risk management activities across the Cell Therapy Network.

The Associate Director will act as the Cell Therapy Business Process Owner for the Quality Risk Management (QRM). The candidate will lead risk assessments to identify risk areas and implement risk mitigation measures for CTO Above Site Functions. The Associate Director will develop and manage a quality risk management program and lead complex cross-functional issue resolution by employing a methodical approach to root cause analysis and implementing appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the writing, coordination, review, approval and maintenance of the CTD/O/Q QS Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WI)

  • Provide QA input to functional groups to evaluate and ensure proper closure of deviations, investigations, complaints, change controls and CAPAs

  • Assure the deliverables, milestones, and objectives for Quality Systems are developed to ensure success of the program(s).

  • Ensure that any changes or impact to the systems are communicated and agreed to by the CTD/O/Q sites, teams, and project sponsors.

  • Superuser role for the Quality Systems that fall under area of responsibility.

  • Develop and conduct user training for Quality Systems for Above Site personnel. This includes new hire and routine training for Quality System elements of QRM and risk assessment

  • Support and train cross functional groups with guidance on deviations management to ensure accurate reporting, investigation, root cause analysis and corrective actions.

  • Perform routine and ad hoc Quality Systems metric reporting and analysis for CTO Management Review.

  • Prepare metrics and perform periodic trend analysis in support of CTO management review.

  • Provide communication as to the status of Quality Systems deliverables to customers, management and stakeholders.

  • Act as QA Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support cross functional groups for Quality Systems functions.

  • Act as a QA SME during internal, external and regulatory audits

  • Support internal, external audits and regulatory inspections. (data gathering, interviewing or escorting auditors during the audit)

  • Participate in the Risk Management program, including updating risk analyses, participating in applicable teams and maintaining Risk Management documents.

  • Support corporate requests for compliance and regulatory assessments.

  • Maintains current knowledge of industry standards as it applies to cGMPs and global regulatory guidelines and requirements.

  • Supports Risk Assessments/projects as required

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or other related field.

  • Minimum 7 years Quality or Technical Operations experience with 3 or more years of experience within Quality Systems

  • Strong knowledge of cGMP Quality and Compliance principles

  • Must possess an independent mindset and have strong authorship and ability to critically review investigations, interpret results and generate technical conclusions consistent with Quality Risk Management principles.

  • Skilled in planning and organizing, decision-making, and building relationships.

  • Ability to interpret results and situations and articulate recommendations for resolution. Proposes solutions for complex issues and works with management to resolve.

  • Able to prepare written communications and communicate problems to cross-functional counterparts and management with clarity and accuracy.

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration experience required.

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The starting compensation for this job in Seattle, WA is a range from $141,000-$178,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

For more on benefits, please visit our https://careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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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