Specialist, Lead Manufacturing Associate, Cell Therapy Value Stream CAR-T Manufacturing

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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.

Our Lead Associates perform a crucial role in driving our novel cell therapy programs by supporting routine manufacturing operations. We are searching for innovative, intellectually curious individuals with a general understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to support routine manufacturing operations for Cell Therapy. Successful candidates must be goal-oriented and flexible, with the ability to work effectively and efficiently on a team while demonstrating safety, quality, and GMP compliance at all times.      

Shift Available:

• Sunday - Wednesday (with e/o Wednesday off), Onsite Day Shift, 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Execute operations described in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch records 

• Executes transactions and process in all electronic systems

• Demonstrate a strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work

• Complete documentation required by governing controlled documents and batch records.  Ensure that all documentation produced by their team is right first time.

• Solve complex problems; takes new perspectives using existing solutions

• Easily approachable and maintains a desire to build and foster relationships while working through challenges/opportunities.

• Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, SOPs, quality systems, and GMP requirements 

• Evaluate team processing performance and communicate delays to leadership.  Takes a proactive approach in resolving issues / bottlenecks.

• Complete training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge 

• Proficient in process systems and supporting business systems

• Provide assistance setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures, as needed

• Collaborate with support groups on recommendations and solving technical problems.

• Ensure the shift works effectively in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete all production tasks required by shift schedule

• Collaborate closely with Shift Supervisors/Managers to ensure seamless pass down and communication of operational status

• Initiates deviations and supports investigations / CAPA development

• Qualified as a deviation investigator and completes assigned investigations timely

• Completes change actions for change controls or investigations

• Initiates and facilitates triage calls, provides support to Management as needed

• Identify and propose innovative solutions

• Support writing manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements 

• Trains and qualifies others on SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations 

• Support production planning to execute daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts as needed 

• Drive right first time (RFT) execution of manufacturing unit operations by providing direct training, guidance, and problem solving 

• Aid in daily work coord