Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance Shop Floor, Cell Therapy

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Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Shop Floor team is responsible for 24x7 quality collaboration and oversight of site operations, including but not limited to Manufacturing, Quality Control laboratories, and Warehouse Operations. This position works a Monday to Friday schedule, Day shift. This position will oversee and partner with operational areas to ensure compliance with Bristol-Myers Squibb policies, standards, procedures, and Global cGMP. In the capacity of Shop Floor QA, the Senior Specialist shall serve as one of the Shop Floor Representatives interacting with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Control, and other supporting teams. The Senior Specialist, Shop Floor QA, is accountable to monitor and track process performance related to key Shop Floor quality assurance quality tasks and other operational tasks through data and analytics; to own, review or approve Floor Quality GxP records including but not limited to procedures, CAPAs, change controls, impact assessments, documentation, or deviations; and represents SFQA at relevant governance forums. Additionally, the incumbent shall support deviation approval, alarm approval, other Quality System Records, or batch record review as requested by management. Effective communication, critical thinking, and a thirst for knowledge are foundational skills for members of the Shop Floor Quality Assurance team to succeed. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Shop Floor Monday to Friday. This is an individual contributor role working Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality oversight to Manufacturing / QC / Warehouse / Packout operations. Identify departures from approved procedures & respond to complex issues independently & escalate critical issues to management. May perform and document operational verification per approved procedures. Develops, reviews and / or approves temporary and non-routine procedure for event response. Observe manufacturing operations and identify departures from clean room behaviors and aseptic techniques. Coordinate and lead area walkthroughs to identify quality issues. Negotiate remediations and drive alignment of implementation plans. Own actions for departmental programs and propose improvements to programs. Participate in Gemba walks. Communicate and resolve discrepancies independently and escalate as required. Author, review, and approve procedural documents. Maintain compliance with assigned learning plan. Provide guidance and training for QA personnel. May own training curriculum and content. May present individual topics during audits as needed. Independently assess discrepancies for entry into quality system and approve deviations as applicable. May serve as quality subject matter expert for risk assessments, change controls, etc. Lead meetings and represent function at cross-functional meetings. Share data / knowledge within and across team. Build & maintain strong relationships with partner functions. May prioritize and assign tasks for the team. Periodically observe operations occurring on the floor and proactively identify risks and drive improvements. Establish and maintain key performance indicators and standard work databases in alignment with departmental and product supply goals. Functions as a project manager able to influence others based on time and task commitments, organize / run meetings. Obtain access to, and develop as an SME for, various electronic systems utilized by Shop Floor Quality (BMSDocs, CELabs, MES, SAP, ValG, DeltaV, Maximo, Infinity, etc.). Should be familiar with GMP-related systems including Quality Risk Management, Document and Data Governance, Monitoring and Reporting. Share data / knowledge within and across teams by acting as a champion for quality-culture and learning.

Qualifications & Experience

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities : Demonstrated experience with quality management systems for handling of records such as change control, product complaints, deviations, investigations, and CAPA management. Ability to research, understand, interpret and apply internal SOP's, policies, and regulatory guidelines. Proficient computer skills with knowledge of digital tools such as MS Office, etc. and ability to learn and work with new software applications. Ability to interpret data & results, understand complex problems with multiple variables, and articulate practical solutions. Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to present technical data effectively based on target audience. Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and lead peers through changing priorities. Detail oriented and task focused with ability to meet deadlines and support work prioritization. Ability to negotiate and influence to craft mutually beneficial solutions. Ability to motivate and foster a positive team environment. Exhibit strong decision-making ability and think creatively while maintaining compliance and quality. Demonstrated ability to learn and work with analytical computer / digital tools like Microsoft Power Automate, Smartsheet, Tableau, etc. Education / Experience / Licenses / Certifications : Bachelor's degree in STEM field preferred. High school diploma / Associates degree with equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. 4+ years of relevant cGMP experience, preferably with 1+ year of manufacturing site experience. Experience in FDA / EMA regulations in biopharmaceuticals or cell therapy manufacturing is preferred. Demonstrated experience with quality management systems Demonstrated experience in GxP electronic systems such as Quality Management Systems (QMS); Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for electronic batch records; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) such as SAP; laboratory information management systems; or electronic logbooks / forms.

Compensation Overview

Devens - MA - US : $89,780 - $108,789 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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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