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Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . **Position Summary** The Senior Scientist for Digital Plant Quality and Laboratory Systems reports to the Manager of IT Digital Capability and is responsible for completing activities and initiatives associated with GMP computerized systems at the Phoenix Site. These activities include design, development, delivery, validation, maintenance, and support. **Key Responsibilities** Support for new system deployments. + Completes deliverables during the design, delivery, commissioning of GMP computerized systems at the Phoenix site. + Provides support to project teams related to Computer System Maintenance department requirements including user support models and data management. + Supports generation of validation and support documents (SOP's, Configuration Specification, etc.). + Executes validation protocols against systems as applicable. + Stays current with emerging technologies and informs management of capabilities and recommends changes where appropriate. Routine support for GMP computerized systems at the Phoenix Site + Performs routine user and system maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of GMP computerized systems. + Identifies process improvements for existing GMP computerized systems and works with management to initiate related projects to implement the improvement. + Initiates change controls and document changes/creation as necessary. + Provides advanced training to users of systems. + Ensures systems are available for production use and any down time is minimized to reduce impact to user teams. + Requests quotes from vendors for approved equipment, software and services. + Interacts with application support groups while troubleshooting issues. Involved with site interdepartmental initiatives and global projects. + Acts as representative for IT Digital Capability department during interdepartmental projects. + Supports global projects that require support from IT Digital Plant, Quality and Laboratory Systems. Working Conditions + The incumbent will be required to work in an office environment potentially requiring ergonomic considerations. + The incumbent will be required to work in a conference room environment for moderate periods of time. + The incumbent will be required to work with computers for up to 8 hours per day, including typing and viewing computer screens during this time. + Occasional excursions to labs, production area or warehouse requiring some level of gowning. + Exposure to typical manufacturing, laboratory, mechanical and warehouse environments. Travel requirements + Requires travel Perform other tasks as assigned. **Qualifications & Experience** + Advanced knowledge of MS office applications + Intermediate knowledge of troubleshooting laboratory applications + Intermediate knowledge of IT fundamentals including Windows operating systems, networking, virtual server technology, backup and recovery, security, active directory, and disaster recovery strategies + Basic knowledge of SQL queries + Intermediate knowledge of Software Design Life Cycle + Basic knowledge of Software quality design and testing + Intermediate knowledge of cGMP, GMP, GAMP, SDLC + Requires flexibility and ability to multi-task + Advanced written and verbal communication skills + Advanced organizational and time management skills + Advanced critical reasoning and decision-making skills + Advanced teamwork and facilitation skills + Ability to develop others, delegate and motivate + Requires strategic thinking and ability to work independently + Ability to interpret / write general business documents + Ability to interpret / write complex technical documents + Requires excellent listening skills + Requires strong qualitative training skills: responsiveness, enthusiasm, humor, sincerity, honesty, and tolerance + Requires strong presentation development and delivery skills + Ability to solve complex problems + Ability to work independently and in a team environment **Education and Experience** + Relevant college or university degree preferred. + Minimum 6 years relevant work experience. + An equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable. **Why You Should Apply** 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. 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/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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/ Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations. **Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb **Req Number:** R1588092 **Updated:** 2024-12-26 03:26:58.475 UTC **Location:** Phoenix-AZ 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.