Specialist, Engineer I

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This role is responsible for supporting the production of personalized cell therapy products for both global clinical trials and commercial supply.  Potential areas of responsibility include providing day-to-day manufacturing support during and after business hours as needed, leading manufacturing investigations pertaining to the process control strategy and associated elements, managing multidisciplinary projects aimed at improving the process and/or drug product life cycle sustainability, managing CPV and process monitoring program, and support development and lifecycle management of MBR and EBR.  These areas include creation/revision of documentation (i.e. SOP, change control, validation documentation, technical reports, etc.) required to support the production of personalized cell therapy products. Cross-functional collaboration with SMEs from the Development Group, Manufacturing Group, Supply Chain Group, and Quality Group is essential to ensuring technical support is delivered to a rapidly growing CAR-T manufacturing organization.

Shift Available:

• Sunday - Wednesday, Hybrid Overnight Shift, 5 p.m. - 5 a.m.

Responsibilities:

• Provide remote process support for ongoing manufacturing activities when needed.

• Ability to provide floor process support in exception cases.

• Interface with Manufacturing operations and QA Shopfloor and serve as process SME.

• Lead product impact assessments to support investigations.

• Support lifecycle management project implementation at a site level to accomplish drug product harmonization across sites and evolve process.

• Support the change initiatives and the implementation of process improvement initiatives.

• Foster strong inter-team relationships to achieve common project goals.

• Support process monitoring initiatives including but not limited to developing and collecting data. Analyzing, and optimizing the end-to-end process and anticipate and permanently resolve issues that may arise during production.

• Execute test plans, change controls, and other risk mitigation exercises as part of investigations (e.g. Root cause analysis and CAPAs).

• Stay current with industry trends and standards (e.g. PDA, ISPE) and participate in best practice forums consistent with function responsibilities.

• Support inspection readiness and actively support regulatory inspections and ensure safe and compliant cGMP operations

• Assist with revisions of the content of technical documentation (e.g. investigations, changes, SOPs and batch records).

• Interact with other teams including Technical Product Team, Validation, Development, Operations, QA and Regulatory.

• Participate in routine plant operating meetings (i.e. Tiers, Townhalls, MSAT Extended Staff, etc.).

• Proven ability to understand, follow, interpret, and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements accurately and completely.

• Ability to set priorities, manage timelines and effectively react/manage changing priorities.

• Ability to work with management (global and site) and support corporate and departmental goals.

• Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management and cross functional peers.

• Hands on experience preferred with CAR T or biopharmaceutical manufacturing and Quality Control. Proven delivery of complex investigation reports.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of cGMPs and multi-national biopharmaceutical regulations. Cell therapy experience is a major plus.

• Knowledge of the relationship between manufacturing processes, ERP, and MES a major plus

• Must have excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Hands-on experience with single-use technologies, closed systems, and cold chain/cryogenic technologies.

• Experience working with external parties and/or leading cross-functional teams

• Possess strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.

• Ability to think strategically and to translate strategy into actions.

• Ability to prioritize and provide clear direction to team members in a highly dynamic environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (science or engineering is preferred).

• 1 year of relevant experience within a manufacturing GMP facility.

• Technical Writing skills.

Working Conditions:

• The incumbent will be working 0%-20% of the time in the manufacturing environment.

• The incumbent may travel between company sites for training, meetings, or corporate events on occasion.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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