Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance Investigations, Cell Therapy

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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 rich in diversity. 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.

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 rich in diversity. 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

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

• The Quality Assurance Investigation Senior Specialist is responsible for providing support for the review and approval of investigations and product complaints at the Devens, MA Cell Therapy manufacturing facility, in accordance with BMS policies, standards, procedures and Global cGMP. The role will provide Quality oversight and ensure the quality of manufactured products are in compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.

• Functional responsibilities include support and execution of root cause analysis and the determination of appropriate corrective/preventative actions as a result of investigation findings. This individual will also be responsible for maintenance and review of SOPs associated with the Investigation Program and Quality Operations.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to recognize conflict and escalate to management.
• Working knowledge of applicable business systems including SAP, LIMS/Celabs, Maximo and/or Veeva Vault.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to prepare written communications and communicate problems to management with clarity and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong business partner relationships internally and with cross-functional teams. Able to effectively work across functional groups and teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Must have strong authorship and ability to critically review investigations, interpret results and generate technical conclusions consistent with Quality risk management principles.
• Demonstrated background in core QMS concepts and QMS improvement activities.
• Must have knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing, quality, and compliance as well as US and global cGMP requirements.
• Requires direction to complete more complex tasks; completes routine tasks with little supervision. Confident in making decisions for minor issues and routinely recognizes Quality issues and solves problems.
• Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail, with strong documentation expertise. Able to effectively multi-task and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Uses 5-WHY, Ishikawa Diagram and other Root Cause Analysis tools to structure and aid problem solving activities within a cross-functional team determining appropriate corrective/preventative actions as a result of investigation findings.
• Represents QA in cross functional meetings.
• Participates as requested in the response team for audits and inspections by world health authorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the startup of the Devens Cell Therapy facility including development of Standard Operating Procedures and business processes supporting quality assurance investigations and product complaints.
• Collaborates with Compliance Lead to ensure documentation in QMS systems related to complaints and investigations follow appropriate guidelines.
• Drives process improvement strategies and supports execution of site/team continuous improvement goals and projects.
• Represents QA in cross functional meetings.
• Identifies and reports any EHS, Quality or Compliance concerns and takes immediate corrective action or escalation as required
• Provides training on QA owned procedures.
• Reviews and approves investigations, corrections and actions associated with all areas of the manufacturing process including incoming, manufacturing, facility and utility systems.
• Contributes to and supports the site team which prepares for, hosts, and responds to Health Authority inspection reviews and approvals of the facility and products
• Provides quality support and oversight for Manufacturing Science and Technology and Validation protocols and reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in a life or physical science related discipline (equivalent industry experience will also be considered).
• Minimum of 4 years of pharmaceutical experience or related GMP industry. Previous people or team leadership experience is desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to gown for ISO 8 and ISO 7 rooms (medical scrubs, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, coveralls, booties, 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.

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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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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