Devens Cell Therapy Operational Excellence Co-op

Operational Excellence Co-Op

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.

The Operational Excellence Co-Op at Bristol Myers Squibb's Devens Cell Therapy Facility offers an exciting opportunity for early-career talent to gain hands-on experience in Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies within a cutting-edge biopharma manufacturing environment. As an integral member of the OpEx team, the Co-Op will support key initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, enhancing visual management, improving metrics automation, and fostering a culture of operational excellence on the manufacturing floor. This is an on-site role based in Devens, MA, designed for an advanced undergraduate or Master's-level student with a strong interest in operational efficiency, data analysis, and process improvement. The Co-Op will work closely with OpEx leaders, area owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects and support the facility's commitment to world-class cell therapy production.

The full-time co-op will take place January - June 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in Gemba walks, taking detailed observation notes and reporting findings to the OpEx team.
• Assist with Lean and Kaizen event setup, preparation, and execution, including supporting Lean Basics and Practitioner training sessions.
• Collect, analyze, and present operational data to support problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.
• Aid in Tier management activities (e.g., updating boards, maintaining access, providing Solvace SME support, and conducting training).
• Support visual management projects such as labeling, floor tape layout, visual cues, job aids, and 5S activities.
• Maintain and update OpEx SharePoint sites (internal and public) and support Office365 administration as needed.
• Automate metrics and reporting using PowerBI and PowerAutomate tools.
• Deliver lunch-and-learn sessions on COMPASS standards and other OpEx topics.
• Collaborate with OpEx and area owners to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Assist the teams in developing AI solutions to streamline business processes

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.

This is a temporary, time-bound position intended for the duration of the internship or co-op program. Employment in this role does not imply or guarantee ongoing or permanent employment with BMS.

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is within the range of $23.00 to $42.00 / hr. Please note that the final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record (and not BMS). Factors influencing this decision may include the characteristics of the assignment, such as demonstrated experience, required skill, and the geographic location of the job. Compensation details are subject to change.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit 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.

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