Associate Director, CAR-T Manufacturing Operations

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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. 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 purpose of the Associate Director, Value Stream CAR T Manufacturing role is to manage and provide oversight of a team of Manufacturing Sr. Managers, Managers, and their Work Centered Teams (WCT) operating in shifts over a 24/7 schedule whose primary responsibility is the execution of Cell Therapy manufacturing processes, maintaining a culture of safety, compliance, innovation, and Continuous Improvement within the Manufacturing Operations function.

Shift Available:

• Tuesday - Saturday, Onsite Afternoon Shift, 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Values

• Leads by example and drives their team to adhere to the BMS values of Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, Urgency and Passion.

• Leads with empathy while maintaining team accountability.  

• Able to achieve results while creating an engaging, accountable, and learning culture.

GMP

• Is accountable to ensure their Manufacturing Sr. Managers, Managers and their WCT members execute the manufacturing of Cell Therapy products according to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) following the current, approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).

• Responsible to own, review, author, or approve SOP, WI, master batch records.

• Responsible for setting strategic direction for the WCT while maintaining or exceeding compliance, budgetary, safety, and technical requirements.

• Has direct experience and success with Health Authorities and is capable to defend CAR-T manufacturing processes.

• Provides compliant solutions to technical issues or for continuous improvement programs.

• Develop and deliver against project plans that support technical transfers, APS, new equipment installations. 

• Support and approve technical documents for the IQ/OQ/PQ, UAT Testing, and other equipment or process enhancements.

Safety

• Takes personal responsibility to work safely and to ensure their managers and WCT members do the same. 

• Performs regular safety Gemba walks, knows the hazards associated with their work and demonstrates safe behavior.

• Operates and maintains equipment to prevent injuries or incidents.

• Conducts monthly safety inspections and proactively partners with the EHS team for safety updates, initiatives, or trainings.  

• Provides support for any safety inspections (internal or external) as requested. 

• Acts as a Safety Change Agent supporting safety initiatives and requirements across the site and within WCT.

Documentation

• Is accountable for the Production Records produced by their Manufacturing Sr. Managers, Managers and WCT members. 

• Performs batch record reviews (BRR) or Electronic Batch Record review by exception.

• Ensures that all documentation produced by their Sr. Managers, Managers and WCTs follows the ALCOA+ principles.

• Ensures the documentation produced by their Sr. Managers, Manufacturing Managers and WCT members is right first time, and all records and logbooks