Senior Specialist, LCM/Tech Transfer

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The Senior Specialist, Associate Engineer II of Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) Lifecycle Management (LCM) is a full-time position located at the BMS Cell Therapy Manufacturing Plant (Jump) in Bothell, WA. The primary focus for this role is to support technology transfers, launch readiness, and implementation of process changes for new and existing clinical and commercial cell therapy products. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of MSAT – Tech Transfer and LCM.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as a technology and process subject matter expert for all manufacturing platforms at the BMS Bothell Manufacturing facility
• Lead implementation of cell therapy manufacturing technologies, including cross-departmental collaboration to enable facility fit, development of process documentation (Batch Records, Forms, etc), e-systems deployment, inspection readiness, and training
• Support product lifecycle management, including technology transfer, commercialization, and evolution of cell therapy products
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with Quality Assurance, global MSAT, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project Management organizations, and collaboration with other cell therapy sites within the BMS network
• Owner and impact assessor of change controls for product introduction, launch readiness, and process/procedure changes.
• Applies continuous improvement tools to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies, and lead implementation efforts.
• Follows change management SOPs, standards, policies, and directives, delivering a consistent flow of ongoing support production and ability to lead initiatives of limited scope.
• Quickly learns from others, proactively supports team members, and helps them to be successful.
• Routinely seeks opportunities to learn BMS values. Excels in demonstrating one of the BMS values (Integrity, Innovation, Passion, Urgency, Inclusion, Accountability) and works to address perceived deficiencies.
• Supports the completion of quality records (change controls, deviations, Corrective and Preventative Actions), GMP training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work is performed in a typical office environment, with standard office equipment available and used. Work is generally performed seated but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no abnormal conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.
• This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Reporting Relationship

• This position reports to the Associate Director of MSAT – Tech Transfer and LCM.

Education/Experience

• BS and/or MS degree in Science or Chemical/Biological Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant experience in biologics or cell therapy industry with BS, or 2+ years relevant experience with MS

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively work in cross functional teams, meet deadlines as an individual contr