Associate Director, Hypercell, Process Engineer

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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 Hypercell team is driving transformation across Cell Therapy by streamlining supporting processes through digital, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. We are seeking a Senior Level Process Engineer with deep experience in cell therapy or biologics to support process lifecycle management and enable scalable, compliant, and efficient operations. This role will be pivotal in advancing Hypercell’s mission to reduce complexity, eliminate duplication, and improve cost-effectiveness across the network.

Shifts Available:

Monday - Friday, Standard Working Hours

Responsibilities:

• Develop tools for automated processing of:
  • Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) protocols/reports
  • Continued Process Validation (CPV) reports, Annual Product Quality Reports (APQRs), summarizing process performance and improvement opportunities.
  • Statistical process monitoring improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including MS&T, QA, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to support tech transfer, validation, and regulatory submissions.
• Work closely with Business Insights & Technology (BI&T) colleagues to build data hierarchies and enable automated report writing using available source data.
• Support the development and deployment of AI-facing tools that deliver innovative and efficient solutions for end users across the business.
• Partner with digital and automation leads to integrate smart technologies into supporting processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and regulatory expectations for advanced therapies.
• Experience with closed-system processing, aseptic techniques, and single-use technologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and statistical software (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Python).
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with digital manufacturing platforms, automation technologies, and AI-driven process optimization.
• Familiarity with tech transfer across global sites and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in cell therapy or biologics manufacturing, with hands-on expertise in PPQ, deviations, change control, statistical monitoring, and APQRs.

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