Senior Associate II, Manufacturing Cell Therapy

Working with Us
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.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

• Execute operations described in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch records
• Demonstrate strong practical and theoretical knowledge in their work
• Complete documentation required by governing controlled documents and batch records
• SME on complex manufacturing unit operations and complex business processes
• SME on supporting processes
• Complies with Source Governing Documents (SGDs)
• Solve complex problems; takes new perspectives using existing solutions
• Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, SOPs, quality systems, and GMP requirements
• Complete training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge 
• Proficient in process systems and supporting business systems
• Train and qualify others on processes, SOPs, Work Instructions to successfully complete manufacturing operations
• Completes Notice of Events, Minor deviations and supports and leads investigations, as required 
• Works to identify innovative, continuous improvement solutions
• Provide assistance setting up manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures, as needed
• Author, review, approve as needed manufacturing operating procedures that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements
• Partner with production planning to execute daily unit operations schedule that includes people, product, and material flow across multiple shifts
• Drive Right First Time (RFT) execution of manufacturing unit operations by providing direct training, guidance, and problem solving 
• Aid in daily work coordination and distribution as demanded through the production schedule
• Responsible for maintaining schedule adherence and cycle time. Report variances and communicate impact to cross functional groups and Team Leads
• Ensure shift notes communications are complete and accurate
• Work in a controlled cleanroom environment and execute aseptic processing procedures (as needed). Maintain manufacturing environmental conditions (Non-Viable Particulate(s) and Viable microbial levels per controlled area classification specifications) by performing area disinfection regiment as required to meet global Health Authority requirements
• Completes change actions and MRB slides as needed or assigned
• Have a positive attitude and cultures this in the team and department.

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.

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

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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