Associate Director, Product Technical Steward, Cell Therapy Technical Operations

Associate Director, Product Technical Steward, Cell Therapy Technical Operations (CTTO)

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.

The Associate Director, Product Technical Steward, Cell Therapy Technical Operations (CTTO) is highly cross-functional and challenging, involving leadership across all sites of Drug Product manufacture for the designated product.

In this role, the Technical Steward will :

• Develop strategy for the product franchise by representing Drug Product on product strategy teams and leading a cross-functional team that manages the Drug Product technical project portfolio.
• Be the primary owner of the Drug Product process, and leads or participates in process validation, regulatory filings, regulatory inspections and responses, technology transfers, troubleshooting, change management, process monitoring and robustness, continuous improvement, and other initiatives.
• Interact regularly with product development to ensure process readiness for commercialization, assess resources required, communicating progress and risks, and presenting timelines and strategies for endorsement.
• Represent the Drug Product manufacturing process in regulatory interactions such as inspections and other meetings.
• Work with Drug Product manufacturing site teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and develop process improvements. Collaborate closely with analytical, quality, regulatory, operations, development, supply chain, program strategy, third-party manufacturing, and manufacturing sciences to drive the franchise strategy.
• The position requires resolution of complex problems through strong leadership of cross-functional teams to meet product quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications & Experience

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 : Devens - MA - US : $178,420 - $216,197 Summit East - NJ - US : $166,740 - $202,055. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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