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: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

Experience: 

10+ year of regulated industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Minimum of 6 years leadership experiences including the management of direct reports is preferred. 

Strong working knowledge of cGMP regulations and Regulatory Agency requirements applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing.  

Demonstrated experience building and leading exceptional teams.  

Ability to apply Lean, Six Sigma and Risk Management concepts and tools is preferred.  

Ability to work in a high paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.  

Strong analytical and communication skills as well as sound judgment, with the ability to work effectively with others.  

Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, business results-driven environment. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Provide supervision of Quality Control (QC) associates and technicians. Oversee the day-to-day activities related to sample management, lab support, lab scheduling & e-System business ownership. 

Develops and manages a daily work plan for the teams listed above.  

Hire, mentor, and develop exceptional QC personnel.  

Identifies and mitigates risks in QC laboratories, processes, and/or systems that could negatively impact lab operations and QC performance. 

Ensures QC testing is performed within established turnaround time targets, using scheduling systems and tools.  

Assists in the design, implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Control systems and processes that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements.  

Provides leadership support during troubleshooting of sample management or lab support issues.  

Ensures deviations, CAPA, change controls, process transfers, and other business drivers are supported in a compliant manner. 

May work in areas that may have strong magnets.  

May work in areas with exposure to vapor phase liquid nitrogen.  

May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include, but is not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection.  

May be required to work in and around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas, including clean rooms.  

May be required to carry and/or lift up to 10 pounds several times a day. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; bend; stretch; use hands and fingers, with various manipulations; reach with hands and arms; and effectively communicate with others in the workplace, including the ability to make and promptly respond to audible cues and warnings. 

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $127,000 - $159,000, 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 decided based on demonstrated experience.

For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers site.

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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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.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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