Senior Scientist, Master Data Global Process Lead, Lab Digital Sciences

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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units

Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility.  This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.

BMS Cruiserath has been awarded “Biopharma Company of the Year 2019” in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020, 2021 and 2022.  

The Role

BMS is seeking to recruit a permanent Senior Scientist; Master Data Global Process Lead, Lab Digital Sciences, to be based in either Cruiserath, Boudry or Devens.

Position Summary

This position is a technical leadership role within the Lab Digital Sciences organization QC Digital Systems Governance pillar that is responsible for owning processes and procedures governing master data that ensure standards are sustained and enable simplification of data analytics.  This role directly supports master data in support of the internal commercial Bio and Pharma QC laboratories and may indirectly support other functional area utilizing the system.   This role is essential to the development and implementation of master data to support new product introductions, site manufacturing, stability programs, analytical method transfer and non-routine testing activities to ensure compliance with health authority requirements and internal procedures, methods, specifications, sampling plans, & data reporting requirements for all BMS sites/functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Data Management: Develop and maintain master data standards for LIMS across all BMS sites, ensuring compliance.
• System Governance & Oversight: Act as a delegate for the Enterprise Lab System Business Owner, reviewing and approving system-related documents and IT issues.
• Team Support: Manage daily activities, prioritize work, and support team members. Assist with resource and budget planning.
• Data Management: Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of static/master data for lab systems to support testing activities and meet project timelines.
• Standardization: Lead efforts to define and execute standardization strategies.
• Collaboration: Partner with all levels of laboratory personnel, Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), analytical support teams, and Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure processes are designed and maintained to meet business and health authority requirements with operational efficiency in mind. 
• Project Management: Drive system changes, manage project plans, and communicate status updates. Lead or participate in large projects for process improvements.
• Metrics and Reporting: Monitor team metrics, create visual dashboards, and report on system issues to senior management.
• Documentation: Author, review, and approve procedural documents, such as SOPs and training content.
• Training: Train users and team members on system use and troubleshooting.
• Testing: Author and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts and coordinate UAT activities.
• Validation: Review