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Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance Lot Disposition

Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance Lot Disposition

Bristol-Myers SquibbKirkland, WA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-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 .

Position Summary :

  • The Manager of Quality Assurance Lot Disposition (QALD) is a full-time position at the Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Bothell, WA Cell Therapy manufacturing site. The primary focus for this role is to ensure final drug products and incoming raw materials are released to market following all internal procedures and cGMP requirements. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Quality Assurance - Lot Disposition.
  • Work Shift : 4 x 10hrs / Day. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Conduct routine lot disposition activities for finished drug products and incoming raw materials by ensuring all relevant documentation associated with a lot are accounted for, completed, and approved under cGMP standards.
  • Generate, review and approve the Certificate of Analysis against release specifications. Ensure EM data are approved and any excursions are documented within a QMS record.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and management and communicate lot disposition status, monitor progress and issue status reports.
  • Perform the review of lot genealogy for all raw materials and components used in each drug product lot to ensure they are approved and released using the electronic system (MES - Manufacturing Execution System or ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning System).
  • Perform the drug product lot disposition process and generate, review, approve Release For Infusion (RFI) documentation.
  • Assemble and review Quality system documents such as, deviations, batch production records, test methods, specifications, and controlled forms associated with each lot for disposition.
  • Create and revise relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), Forms, and Reference Documents as needed.
  • Support internal and external audit activities, CAPAs, change controls, and other QA department needs as identified by management.
  • Champion and foster a positive and successful quality culture, aligned with BMS's existing culture.
  • Support continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency of the manufacturing and related business processes.
  • Represent the Quality unit at various project meetings and provide quality input in the resolution of quality-related issues.
  • Act as subject matter expert for QA oversight of cGMP operations during audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Work is performed in a typical office environment, with standard office equipment available and used. Work is generally performed seated but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no abnormal conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
  • This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.
  • This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

    • BMS Reporting Relationship :

  • This position reports to the Senior Manager of Quality Assurance - Lot Disposition.

    • Qualifications :

  • 3-5 years working in a Quality role within a commercial or clinical biopharmaceutical, cellular therapy, or gene therapy organization.
  • Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance's applicable to biologics and cell therapy.
  • Detail oriented with strong good documentation practices expertise.
  • Direct experience with lot disposition supporting the manufacturing, testing, disposition, and distribution of cGMP products.
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and to develop and maintain strong business partner relationships.

    • 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 : $92,290 - $111,837

    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 /

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