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Senior Manager, Manufacturing Programs

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Programs

Bristol-Myers SquibbLake Forest Park, WA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 .

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Programs plays a critical role in ensuring facility readiness and equipment reliability for CAR-T manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Manufacturing, this role leads key strategic programs focused on maintaining the facility in a state of GMP readiness, ensuring equipment availability, and supporting operational scalability. While this position has no direct reports, it requires strong cross-functional leadership, program ownership, and the ability to influence teams across engineering, facilities, maintenance, and operations.

In addition to owning core manufacturing enablement initiatives, this role provides program and operations leadership to drive reliability improvements and ensure seamless execution of manufacturing priorities. The Senior Manager also leads project and change management efforts , developing and implementing structured plans that align stakeholders, remove barriers, and enable operational readiness for new products, processes, and site expansion.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) :

Education :

Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field required.

Experience :

  • 7+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably in biologics or cell therapy manufacturing.
  • Proven success in leading complex programs or projects across multiple departments.
  • Strong understanding of equipment qualification, maintenance practices, and GMP facility operations.
  • Experience in facility startup, technology transfer, or large-scale program execution preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills, with ability to present clear, concise project plans and updates to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Program & Operations Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional programs to support facility design, equipment lifecycle management, and ramp readiness for current and future CAR-T operations.
  • Champion reliability initiatives to reduce equipment downtime and improve turnaround time in support of manufacturing needs.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance equipment performance, process robustness, and overall operational reliability.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Manufacturing and partner groups (Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, MS&T, QA) to remove barriers to equipment and facility readiness.
  • Represent Manufacturing's priorities in site-wide forums and influence alignment across partner functions to enable operational success.
  • Project & Change Management

  • Develop and manage clear, actionable project plans; track milestones and deliverables, and provide regular updates to key stakeholders and site leadership.
  • Participate in strategic planning for site growth and support readiness activities for new product introductions, tech transfers, and expansion initiatives in strategic planning for site growth and support readiness activities for new product introductions, tech transfers, and expansion initiatives.
  • 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.

    Compensation Overview :

    Bothell - WA - US : $164,020 - $198,759

    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.

    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.

    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.

    BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

    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 /

    Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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