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Bristol-Myers Squibb in Devens, MA, is seeking a remarkable Manager, QC Operations, Chemistry to join our QC team. As our Manager, QC Operations, Chemistry you’ll be responsible for staff in lab area performing testing, analysis, and results reporting of drug substance and drug product Release & Stability samples, for effective operation of the biologics manufacturing facilities at Devens, and our Global Biologics Network.
*This role works Monday-Friday Day Shift and is 100% onsite*
Role Responsibilities:
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including on-time testing, analysis of data and trends, investigations, staff training, and equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Develop and supervise staff schedules to meet workflow demands.
- Perform data review, trending analyses and prepare protocols and reports to support all areas of laboratory operations.
- Responsible for cGMP compliance in all aspects of assigned laboratory operations.
- Provide technical and operational expertise for training and developing staff, assisting in troubleshooting.
- Perform or lead investigations for out of specification results.
- Recruit and develop a high performing team with diverse backgrounds and talents.
- Coach direct reports to evaluate and execute continuous improvement, develop their skill sets, and creates an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.
- Maintain and communicate team performance metrics.
- Provide technical leadership to QC lab, serves as Subject Matter Expert in cross-functional / cross departmental work teams, and participates in the site team supporting and managing regulatory inspections and findings.
- Incumbents have daily interaction with their staff and other members of the site Quality organization.
- Supervisors may interact with any employee at any level of the Devens Facility, with daily interactions with other departments on site. Less frequent contact with general business functions including human resources, EHS, Finance and BMS staff at other locations.
Role Requirements:
- Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a BS in physical or life sciences (e.g., chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related discipline) or a combination of education and working experience.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a cGMP laboratory with 1-2 years of leadership experience. (ex. group SME, mentorship, project lead).
- Expertise and operational knowledge of equipment and test methods associated with the following methodologies: Spectrophotometry, Appearance testing and KarlFisher methods.
- Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., US, EU, USP) and industry best practices. Prior experience supporting regulatory agency inspections preferred.
- Previous experience with method transfers desired.
- Experience with LIMS and ELN computer applications a plus.
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On-site Protocol
BMS has a diverse 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.
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