Specialist, Production Scheduler, Cell Therapy

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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 primary responsibility of the Specialist, Production Scheduler, Cell Therapy is to schedule operations supporting clinical and commercial CAR-T manufacturing at the Devens, MA facility. The role will require significant collaboration across internal and external functions to ensure on-time fulfillment of final product. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing priorities, manage projects, and build supply chain best practices.

Shifts Available:

TBD

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain detailed site plans for operations including apheresis/PBMC receipt, material kitting, process intermediates, manufacturing, and drug product shipments
• Point of contact for the Manufacturing Operations team to provide support, facilitating operational continuity and addressing issues as they arise.
• Monitor and report KPI
• Work with the Systems and Technology, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology team on system implementations and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with IT Business Partners in support of modeling and scheduling simulation implementations
• Support the S&OP process by providing site level manufacturing capacities and operational capabilities
• Maintain and update site procedures for CAR-T material management functions.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab technique
• Knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations
• Understanding of planning / ERP systems and analytics tools
• Experience in MS Office applications
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient presentation development and delivery skills
• Technical writing capability
• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to develop and provide training on various functions
• Ability to solve routine and complex problems
• Ability to provide on-call support in case of emergent issues

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant science, engineering or similar discipline preferred.
• 3+ years relevant work experience required, preferably in a
• regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of experience supporting ERP systems (preferably Oracle EBS).
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $82,020 - $99,400, 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 where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

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