Senior Specialist, QC Planner, Cell Therapy

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Position Summary

Serve as the site representative and SME for QC Planning and Scheduling operations and tools. Participate in cross functional operational planning meetings and project teams. Communicate daily adjustments to testing schedule as required.

Shift: Wed-Sat 2pm to 12am

Duties Responsibilities

• Maintain / administer the QC scheduling tools.

• Review scheduling performance to ensure efficient use of resources and achieve performance objectives. Develop tracking tools and metrics to monitor adherence to the established schedule and lead times.

• Propose and implement improvements to scheduling process to increase efficiency and productivity.

• Support QC Management in anticipating mid- to long-term capacity needs and constraints (personnel, equipment, and lab space). Support strategic proposals.

• Train others on QC scheduling process and tools.

• Perform other tasks as required to support the QC laboratories.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to QC Planning management

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Demonstrated experience with operations planning and scheduling. Advanced knowledge of computerized systems and enterprise applications such as LIMS, Smart-QC preferred. Proactive, action oriented, with the ability to adapt to change. Advanced skills in organizing, planning, priority setting and time management. Ability to identify and flag risks or priority conflicts in a timely manner to keep deliverables on track. Advanced problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with other departments. Communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work. Skilled in influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred in science. Associate's degree with equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. 4+ years of relevant work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute

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Compensation Overview:

Summit West - NJ - US: $85,210 - $103,258

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. 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 location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Med