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This position with Quality Control (QC) scheduling of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapies testing and Data Management. The role will report to the QC Scheduling, Planning & Data Management function. The Scheduler/Data Manager will develop project plans, develop and manage timelines, identify and respond to critical path barriers. The role will require significant collaboration across internal and external functions to ensure on-time release of final product. Ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing priorities, manage projects. The role is required to work in a cross-functional and dynamic setting where project assumptions and scenarios may change and therefore requires an individual who can quickly adapt to the changes and manage communications at different levels in the organization.

Work scope will include operations excellence, continuous improvement projects and capacity expansion projects in support of commercial QC. This role will work with project management and subject matter experts including Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, MS&T, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Process Development, CMC, TT lead, TCT lead, Global Engineering, Facilities Engineering, IT, EHS, Finance, Regulatory, and Clinical and Commercial Operations.

Shift Available:

• Sunday - Wednesday, 8 a.m. 6 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple, low to medium complexity process improvement and/or technical projects.

• Effectively manage team meetings, including the scheduling of meetings, the preparation of agendas, the development of meeting minutes, and the follow up on action items.

• Serve as a member of sub-teams, tracking timelines elements to ensure that functional deliverables are completed on time and according to relevant quality standards.

• Develop critical path analyses with the team to understand risks and opportunities within project timelines and help develop contingency plans.

• Responsible for the preparation of routine status reports and communicate project progress to stakeholders.

• Lead operational projects including weekly QC Ops huddles, QC operations planning and management and monitoring tools.

• Ensure that team recommendations related to project direction and timelines which need endorsement by governance teams are planned for review at appropriate milestones.

• Manage a team or QC supporting functions including scheduling and technical writing.

• Promote a culture of collaboration, cooperation, execution excellence, effective communication, and cross-functional problem-solving to enable a high-performing team.

• Develop and implement KPI and reporting capabilities.

• Collaborate with IT Business Partners in support of modeling, scheduling simulation implementations and automated scheduling tools.

• Ensure Data completion prior to lot release.

• Serve as the point of contact between QA disposition and QC operations.

• Serve as the point of contact between MO scheduling and QC operations.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to matrix manage cross functional teams.

• Must be competent in Project Management tools and methodologies.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Experience with regulated GMP environment for manufacturing (Biologics or Cell Therapy experience is a plus).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• High attention to detail skills.

• High organization skills with ability to multi-task several objectives in parallel.

• People and project management skills.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to develop and provide training on various functions.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.

• 3-5 years in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• 2 years scheduling experience.

• Strong Microsoft Excel experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• PMP certification desirable.

• cGMP QC cell therapy experience desired.

Working Conditions:

• Intermittent walking and sitting to perform job functions; however, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time may be necessary.

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and documentation.

• The incumbent may be entering and/or working in a laboratory setting.

• The incumbent may be working around biohazardous materials when entering the laboratories.

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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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Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, fibrosis and neuroscience. Our employees work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.