Manager, Value Stream Cryo Operations

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: /working-with-us . At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team. The Manager, CAR T Value Stream Operation leads a team of Specialist responsible for all processes associated with Cryopreservation, handling, and storage of materials within CAR T clinical and commercial operations in a cGMP multi-cleanroom suite. Shift Available: Wednesday - Saturday (Every other Wednesday off), Onsite Overnight Shift, 5 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. Responsibilities: Take personal responsibility to work safely and drive accountability and process for team members to do the same. Perform regular safety Gemba walks, identify the hazards associated with team's work and demonstrate safe behavior when operating and maintaining equipment to prevent injuries or incidents. Accountable for the Production Records/Process Documentation produced by the team. Execute/perform batch record reviews (BRR) or Electronic Batch Record review by exception and ensure that all documentation produced by the team follows the ALCOA+ principles. Perform Cell Therapy production steps to maintain hands-on expert knowledge of each Unit Operation, role model good execution and behaviors for team members and if necessary, able to backfill execution resources to meet the production schedule. Responsible for providing the Production Scheduling team with information (daily, weekly monthly) on the availability production resources and task execution/progression. Actively set team priorities and adjust as necessary to align with site and or functional priorities, establishes the team goals and monitor, measure and assess the performance/completion of the team production activities and goals. Reports out performance metrics and goal progress daily, weekly, monthly in functional and site Tier meetings and the site metric control plans. Drive completion, adherence to training requirements and assess appropriate level of training for team members, completes their training plan on time and ensures proficiency and qualification to perform the production tasks. Monitors team training due dates and maintains the trained status of all team members by ensuring appropriate time is allocated to training activities. Support building of a high performing team of Operators and Supervisors, helps recruit exceptional people, conducts interviews/reviews candidate suitability, and provides meaningful feedback to current and future employees/leadership, Talent Acquisition and HR partners. Build a culture of ethics and decision making. Responsible for creating/managing Workday profiles for all new hired staff and administering the performance review process, differentiating performance, giving recognition when deserved and continuous feedback to improve performance and ensure behavior not aligned with the BMS values. Sample Retrieval, Sample Movements and Sample Storage Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with team members to mentor, develop/motivate individuals, and enable team members with their professional development. Lead troubleshooting activities for the team and provide ownership of Deviations occurring in area, capture the relevant background and potential causal factor information in a timely fashion. Author clear, concise and factually complete description of events that led to the deviation and enter the deviation record information in the system. Report out deviation progress, helps maintain proper deviation metrics, identify repeat causes of deviations, and closes out all deviations on time. Build trust and productive relationships with peers and stakeholders while driving collaboration across the company and external partners Participate in projects, change controls and CAPAs as required to restore area performance and ensure optimal compliance levels. Identify strategic and operational issues both internally and externally, develop proposals, outline solutions, and provide time commitments and resources to resolve. Act as a change agent in a fast-paced environment to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability. Effectively control expenses within their influence (OT, Supplies, T&E). Lead by example, role model leadership behaviors and drives their team to adhere to the BMS values of Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, Urgency and Passion. Knowledge & Skills: Understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab technique. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, information systems, business management or related fields. An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute. 4 years relevant work experience in material management within a manufacturing GMP facility is required. 2+ years direct supervisor / personal management experience. 1 year experience with deviations and quality event management. Preferred Requirements: Cryopreservation 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. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through scienceâ„¢ , 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 BMS has a diverse 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. 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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb Req Number: R Updated: :59:32.009 UTC Location: Summit West-NJ Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2024-10-19