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Bristol Myers Squibb Sr. Specialist, MSAT CTES Automation Compliance in Bothell, Washington
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Position Summary
Manufacturing Sciences & Technology (MSAT) Automation Compliance Sr. Specialist will be responsible for ensuring quality and promoting efficiency of Manufacturing Automation Systems at BMS. The individual will work to maximize the utility of the system, including streamlining deviation and CAPA processes, as well as document administration activities. The individual will also be called upon to support software release activities, investigations, and providing coordination around complex projects. The individual will support projects at BMS's current multi-product clinical facility in Bothell, WA with potential to support future manufacturing capacity at additional locations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the compliance program for the MSAT Cell Therapy Engineering Services (CTES) Automation including the following:
Investigate deviations, performing advanced root cause analysis where required
Develop mitigation plans, corrective actions, and preventative actions for deviations
Lead analysis and investigation of deviation trends for automation applications (Syncade, DeltaV, InfoBatch, etc.)
Ensure written reports contain the technical merit per regulatory expectations
Own or support the Software Development Lifecycle process for automation and recipe configuration
Author / contribute content, review and approve applicable Quality Systems records, including Deviations, CAPAs, Change Requests, SOPs, and others as needed
Partner with Quality, and Business / Technical Owners on continuous improvement efforts to reduce or eliminate adverse trends related to Quality Events impactful to MSAT CTES
Lead weekly compliance meetings to discuss open investigations, trends, and best practices
Track and drive to closure quality system records including deviation, CAPA, change controls
Identify, track, and report on key metrics such as Right First Time
Represent MSAT Automation on deviation, CAPA review boards and/or PBL meetings
Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and system reliability
Execute User Access Audits
Regulatory Inspection/ Internal Audit support
Attend real-time triage events with an emphasis on quality
Provide backup and support to the MES Business System Owner including:
Support maintenance of portfolio of active and backlog projects impacting the MES system
Track and communicate project status throughout the project cycle to customers/stakeholders
Collaborate with site and corporate functions (Quality, Manufacturing, MSAT, Supply Chain, IT)
Lead functional and cross functional design and development meetings
Represent the MES system and provide support during regulatory inspections
Qualifications & Experience
Basic Qualifications:
Experience with deviation investigation, change control ownership, and corrective action development
Experience with cGMP/GMP, ICH guidelines, data integrity, computer system validation, and working within a Quality organization
Excellent written and verbal skills, ability to clearly organize written requirements is essential
Experience with deviation investigation, change control ownership, and corrective action development
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience working within electronic document management systems/quality management systems for regulated industries
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Emerson Syncade MES, Emerson DeltaV, InfoBatch or other computerized / automation systems
Capable of exercising sound judgment while adapting to rapidly changing priorities, challenging situations, and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed structure; focused strongly on customer service and communication
Highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently as well as on a cross-functional site and corporate teams
Technical understanding of cell culture processing. Familiarity with cell therapy a plus
Excellent written and presentations skills
Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:
B.A./B.S. in computer science, life sciences, engineering, or equivalent combination of education and work experience with a minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical industry
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $82,000 - $102,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decid ed based on demonstrated experience.
For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers si te.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.
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 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. 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.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1589791
Updated: 2025-03-10 04:04:20.529 UTC
Location: Bothell-WA
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.
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