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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.
The Senior Director, Cell Therapy Manufacturing Technology leads a cross-functional team responsible for supporting the production of personalized cell therapy products for both global clinical trials and commercial supply. This role oversees the operations investigation team, product launch, technology transfer, validation and cell therapy Automation / MES. This position provides technical and continuous improvement support to the startup, tech transfer and operation of the Cell Therapy production facility in Summit, NJ to ensure rapid, flawless, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of quality products. This is a critical role to ensure timely qualification of the cell therapy operations (CTO) facility and continued reliable supply.
Shifts Available:
Monday – Friday, Standard Working Hours
Responsibilities: Foster a culture of compliance and technical expertise with a foundation of strong environmental, health, and safety performance.Build and maintain inspection readiness and actively support regulatory inspections, interface with regulatory authorities as required.Build and evolve the organizational structure to maximize productivity and organizational success in the design, construction, validation, and operation of the Summit Cell Therapy manufacturing facility.Develop, implement, and monitor metrics to track and manage completion of objectives and projects.Allocate resources to ensure supply plans are met within the planned schedule and budget.Ensure employees have the resources needed to meet or exceed their goals.Work with key partner organizations such as Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities & Engineering to build and maintain efficient systems that support the safe, successful, and compliant startup, technical transfer, and operation of a clinical and commercial Cell Therapy manufacturing facility.Collaborate with BMS Network Cell Therapy manufacturing facilities to ensure consistent performance and compliance.Lead a Validation team that provides technical leadership for the commissioning, qualification, and validation of the Summit Cell Therapy manufacturing facility.Lead a team of Automation engineers that manage stand-alone manufacturing equipment and support the design, build, deploy, validate, and support automation and execution systems in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.Lead the Manufacturing Support and Process engineering function with a focus on providing technical leadership for the design, construction, validation, and operation of the Summit Cell Therapy manufacturing facility.Lead the Operations Investigation team to provide technical support to site operations through determination of root cause investigations.Monitor the execution of technical projects and develop presentations to disseminate results to project stakeholders and senior management.Maintain an understanding of current industry trends and regulatory standards.Create an environment of teamwork, open communication, and a sense of urgency.Drive strong collaboration within the plant and across the network.Build trust and effective relationships with peers and stakeholders.Deliver business results through timely and quality decision making.Promote a mindset of continuous improvement and problem solving. Knowledge & Skills: Expert knowledge of cGMP's and multi-national biopharmaceutical/cell therapy regulations.Deep knowledge of facility/clean room design, process, equipment, automation, and validation.Experience with the start-up, validation, and licensure of new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.Demonstrated ability to build people, processes, and technology in a complex, global, and technical organization.Experience leading regulatory inspections.Hands-on experience with and broad knowledge of single-use technologies, closed systems, and cold chain/cryogenic technologies.Experience leading teams of manufacturing technical experts, engineers and/or scientists.Possess strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.Ability to think strategically and to translate strategy into actions.Ability to prioritize and provide clear direction to team members in a highly dynamic environment.Experience with Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in relevant science or engineering discipline, advanced degree preferred.15+ years of work experience in the biopharmaceutical or related industry.Minimum 10 years of direct experience in GMP environment and manufacturing site-based MS&T experience.10+ years of people management experience. BMSCART
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