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Manager, QC Microbiology

Employer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Location
Summit, New Jersey, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 21, 2022

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision - transforming patients' lives through science.In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease - and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry - each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

The Manager, QC Microbiology, is a highly critical role and is responsible for managing the QC Microbiology Laboratory which provides support to the CAR T manufacturing site. This department is responsible microbiological related testing of in-process samples, final product testing, critical utilities sampling and testing, Validation and requalification support, incoming component testing, and microbiological identification. Sampling and testing must meet or exceed FDA, MHRA, PMDA, EU, and other governmental regulations or guidelines. The Manager QC Microbiology is responsible to act as the SME during regulatory inspections.

Hours: Monday - Friday day shift

Role Responsibilities:
  • Manage QC Microbiology department
  • Management and coordination of the Microbiological Laboratory testing program and scheduling to ensure timely testing and results, to support final product testing and release, incoming components and materials testing and release, and monitoring of the critical utilities systems.
  • Development and management of SOPs, forms, and methods required to support the compliant operation and testing conducted in the Microbiology laboratory.
  • The Manager, QC Microbiology plays a critical role in ensuring that all materials, products, methods and equipment are within specifications and ensuring accurate and timely disposition of test results and compliance investigations.
  • Ensure that Microbiology lab test results which exceed the specification limits, are submitted as a Deviations in the eQRMS system, investigated, and effective CAPAs are implemented.
  • Ensure the site and department objectives are met.
  • Manage and develop direct reports.
  • Management and scheduling of Microbiology laboratory personnel within the department to meet the Manufacturing schedule and needs.
  • Ensure employees are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned tasks, provide performance evaluations and support career development of direct reports.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Role Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Microbiology or related science. Advanced degree preferred. An equivalent combination of working experience and education will be considered.
  • 7 years' relevant work experience required, preferably in a Microbiology laboratory and/or Environmental Monitoring.Experience working with cell therapy products are preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
  • Must have experience in supporting sterile compounding and filling operations.
  • Experience in participating and supporting regulatory audits preferred: FDA, MHRA, PMDA, etc.
  • Experience in working with Quality Systems preferred: SOPs, Change Control, Deviations, CAPAs, and Risk Assessments.

BMSCART, VETERAN

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

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

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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