Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Investigations in Devens, MA

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The Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Investigations at the Cell Therapy Facility (CTF) in Devens, MA will be responsible for providing quality oversight of the site investigations and CAPA programs and provide supervision of personnel approving investigations and CAPA at the CTF in accordance with Bristol Myers Squibb policies, standards, procedures and Global cGMP.

Shifts Available:

M – F, Standard Working Hours

Responsibilities:

• Manages and executes operating procedures for the site quality assurance program for the investigation and resolution of deviations, CAPA, and complaints.
• Provides direct supervision of personnel approving investigations and CAPA.
• Performs review and approval of site and department SOPs.
• Develop and manage the training curriculum of direct reports as it relates to investigations, CAPA, change controls, protocols and reports.
• Provide oversight of Investigations/CAPA management and tracking to ensure timely and compliant closure
• Contributes to and supports the site team which prepares for, hosts and responds to regulatory inspections, reviews and approvals of the facility and products
• Directly participates in internal audits or reviews as well as global health authority inspections
• Hires, integrates and develops high quality talent, capable of delivering against the department goals and objectives
• Establish and communicates performance objectives for Quality Assurance staff that are consistent with the company goals and objectives
• Defines and enforces performance measures, provides developmental feedback and coaching and creates a collaborative environment enhances unit performance and integration across site departments
• Provides oversight to identify and implement changes that lead to realization of long-term department goals

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S. in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is required
• Strong background and demonstrated effectiveness in quality assurance operations.
• Knowledge of cell therapy, analytical testing or biotech bulk and finished product manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of US and EU cGMP regulations and guidance.
• Knowledge and proven experience in FDA, EMA, or other regulatory authority.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication, and motivation skills.
• Directs quality initiatives that accomplish continuous improvement and enhance site manufacturing efficiencies, while providing a safe and compliant process.
• Must be action-oriented and customer-focused and skilled in decision-making, building relationships, problem solving, conflict management, planning and organizing, resource allocation, coaching others, and analytical thinking.
• Must possess an independent mindset and tenacity.
• Requires moderate direction to complete more complex tasks; completes routine tasks with little or no supervision.
• Work is self-directed.
• Confident in making decisions, able to anticipate Quality issues and proactively solve problems.
• Routinely recognizes Quality issues and solves problems.
• Is recognized Subject Matter Expert within the group.
• Able to prepare written communications and communicate problems to management with clarity and accuracy.
• Able to effectively multi-task.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic system and databases.
• Demonstrated proficiency in root cause analysis tools including but not limited to 5-WHY, Human error prevention, Ishikawa Diagram (Fishbone Analysis), Process Flow Diagram, etc.

Basic Requirements:

• A minimum of 8-12 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical operations with prior management experience required. Equivalent education, experience or demonstrated competency will be considered.
• Experience in building and growing an organization into a high-performance team.

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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 then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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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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