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Job Description:
Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager for our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the MES team, ensuring the effective implementation and maintenance of MES solutions across our manufacturing sites. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, ensuring data integrity, and supporting our mission to deliver innovative medicines to patients. The Senior Manager will manage MES resources and report to the Lead of MES and Enterprise IT applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the MES team in the design, implementation, and maintenance of MES solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure seamless integration of MES with other systems.
Develop and implement MES strategies that align with the company’s goals and regulatory requirements.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Provide technical expertise and guidance on MES-related projects and initiatives.
Manage and mentor a team of MES professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Oversee the development and execution of MES training programs for end-users.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of MES systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in MES technology to ensure the company remains at the forefront of manufacturing innovation.
Collaborate with business stakeholders and implementation partner(s) to configure, build, and deploy the MES and other Enterprise IT systems.
Collaborate with business process leads to design master data, recipes, etc.
Provide support for operationalizing the manufacturing and peripheral systems.
Accountable for uninterrupted 24/7 operation of manufacturing systems for CAR-T manufacturing.
Support daily operation and future enhancements of MES and lower-level systems as Technical System Owner.
Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical team members.
Strong interpersonal skills, especially regarding teamwork and collaboration, client focus, and verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of industry standard integration protocols and programming applications such as Python, OPC, ODBC, SQL, and Web API.
Knowledge and experience with MES, preferably Emerson Syncade.
Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21CFR part 11, and good documentation practices.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and laboratory systems and equipment that support Biologics and Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing.
Strong technical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, business results-driven environment.
Familiarity with Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting programs including InfoBatch, Crystal Reports, Spotfire, Tableau, or similar tools.
Understanding of computer system validation.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or MIS discipline.
Must have 8+ years of experience with MES, preferably Emerson Syncade, in a bio-tech or Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing environment.
3-5 years of people management experience, with a proven track record of leading and developing teams.
Understanding of supply chain, manufacturing domains, and supporting technology including manufacturing and supply chain ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and how they relate to existing and new business systems and practices, primarily GxP.
Sound understanding of Electronic Batch Records (EBR) and Review by Exception (RBE).
Must have prior experience working on a project team to implement, customize, or enhance MES systems.
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.
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