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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units.

Ireland is home to External manufacturing’s global headquarters, the business unit responsible for the management of manufacturing contract operations (CMO’s) and ensuring reliable supply of product to patients across the Bristol Myers Squibb global network.

This includes management of, and working in conjunction with, third party contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing sites. In Ireland, External Manufacturing has two sites; Global Headquarters based in Dublin 15 and a distribution centre in Shannon, Co Clare.

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie

The Role

BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit a permanent  Associate Director Quality Operations Global API.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

To lead the quality and compliance oversight management of third
party manufacturers engaged by External Manufacturing within a
cross functional team.
• To ensure that the Quality resources working on priority Virtual Plant
Teams (VPTs), or multiple VPTs are appropriate, effective and
coordinated.
• For specified products, lead a team to support the release activities in
accordance with the conditions of our manufacturing authorization
and provide strategic oversight on the API release process.
• Proactively manage contract manufacturer relationships from a
quality and compliance perspective.
• Develop and manage the quality events, change control and market
complaints programs in respect of Third Party Manufacturer and
Alliance Partnership relationships.
• Review process validation protocols and reports and also process
verification/campaign reported for CMO’s where relevant.
• Review and approval of process risk assessment, process verification
reports for CMO’s for intermediates and API. Support pre-approval
inspections
• Manage all activities associated with vendor approvals.
• Actively support the BMS Fact Finding Investigations (FIT) and
Product Review Committee (PRC) processes for major investigations
involving Third Party products. Prepare and present the information
to senior management in support of the FIT/PRC processes.
• Provide quality/compliance subject matter expertise to the wider
Supplier Relationship Management, Global Procurement, Supply
Chain, QP and MT teams in support of new projects, technical
transfers programs, supplier selection programs, investigations,
validation programs, market release etc.
• Provide the requisite quality support to Global BMS functional groups
such as Global Regulatory/CMC and the local country based
regulatory managers in support of regulatory filings, product renewals,
regulatory agency questions etc.
• Manage the quality metrics programs in relation to CMO performance.
• Serve as the Quality Operations leader in Technical Transfer projects and Manufacturing Launch Teams (MLTs) relating to Third Parties.
• Prepare, negotiate and approve Quality Agreements and purchase
specs with CMO’s
• Review and approve the Annual Product Reviews submitted by the
CMO’s Support the Global BMS external auditing program by
participation in audits of Third Parties as requested.
• Manage information/provide information for quality council meeting.
• Assess and implement corporate policies and directives
• Select and retain Quality employees on VPTs
• Allocate resources such that the right person is doing the right work
at the right time
• Review and approve goals and objectives for direct reports
• Proactively develop and mentor staff

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

Seven to ten years’ experience in the API pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Regulatory or a position within a Health Authority Agency.

Extensive experience and technical knowledge in chemical, biological and/or pharmaceutical operations which enables first-hand knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, regulatory affairs/sciences and interface with research & development.

In depth knowledge of cGMP regulations pertinent to the USA, EU and other international markets Direct experience interacting with Health Authorities and managing Health Authority inspections, specifically FDA and/or EMA.

Direct experience in interacting with external manufacturers and managing quality at external manufacturing sites.

Ability to assess the right balance between business targets and scientific and quality decisions.

Ability to build relationships, partnerships and influence and/or enforce quality decisions at external manufacturers.

Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills across all levels both internal and external to BMS. Exhibits BMS Biopharma Behaviors

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Minimum a BSc, preferably with a postgraduate qualification and minimum 7 years’ experience in a GMP manufacturing environment. OpEx experience desirable

Why you should apply

You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees. You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days of annual leave , access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance

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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 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

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.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

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