Associate Director, Supply Chain Support, Cell Therapy - Bristol Myers Squibb
Devens, MA
About the Job
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 .
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
This role is accountable to lead the Supply Chain ERP and Compliance teams for the Devens Cell Therapy manufacturing facility (CAR-T Therapies).
The ERP team is responsible for maintaining/updating all master data at the site and providing internal support for SAP transactions. The Compliance team is responsible for overseeing investigation/material review boards, implementing CAPAs, ensuring audit readiness for Supply Chain, and overseeing the documentation/training programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Collaborate within the department and with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, IT, global master data management, and Global Supply Chain organizations to determine business requirements for the design of master data.
+ Translate business requirements into a robust data design which is compliant, efficient, and effective.
+ Ensure the testing of master data with peers and internal customers meets business requirements.
+ Oversee the Material BOM & Recipe release process to meet manufacturing requirements and to maintain compliant, efficient, and reliable batch records and supporting data.
+ Collaborate with other stakeholders (global and site) to maintain and optimize product hierarchy while maintaining compliance and minimizing risk.
+ Ensure direct internal customer support to manufacturing, site planning, inventory control, quality assurance, quality control, global master data management, and IT.
+ Support investigation and root cause analyses on supply disruptions or material quality issues and development of corrective actions.
+ Supply Chain change control gatekeeper: facilitate Supply Chain Leadership Team (LT) review to assess change control impact & change actions. Create pre/post action items following LT review.
+ Provide support during regulatory agency & internal inspections. Coordinate responses to regulatory, internal & external compliance requirements with Supply Chain LT.
+ Partner with Supply Chain leadership & relevant departments to manage the Supply Chain training curricula.
+ Partner with Quality to develop and execute an internal audit readiness program.
+ Represent the Supply Chain department at cross-functional huddles (investigation review boards, change control, material release boards, risk assessments, and CAPA reviews). Effectively & efficiently source information on item status from the Supply Chain team & hold team members accountable. Facilitate resolution of items at-risk for on-time completion. Escalate unresolved risks.
+ Manage the Supply Chain portfolio of work for quality metrics such as on-time completion of investigations, CAPAs/tasks, change control actions, overdue training & periodic reviews.
+ Manage the periodic review program for Supply Chain, and work with functional areas to complete assessments. Revise SOPs with focused revision scope.
+ Track and report metrics to track and manage completion of objectives and projects
+ Ensure appropriate training and qualification for staff activities performed.
+ Foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance.
+ Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention.
+ Participate in cross-functional teams to improve systems, processes, or internal/external performance.
+ Performs other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
+ Bachelor's degree required in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or similar.
+ Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD.
+ 7+ years relevant work experience required.
+ 3+ years of experience supporting ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4 HANA).
+ An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.
+ Experience leading leaders of people.
+ Experience in biopharmaceutical clinical, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercialization, advanced knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations.
+ Experience in a Site Supply Chain Organization.
+ Experience with lean six sigma projects and change execution management.
+ Ability to understand and solve complicated warehouse capacity issues.
+ Advanced proficiency in Warehouse and Inventory management in ERP systems and analytics tools, preferably SAP.
+ Advanced knowledge of fundamental concepts of materials management and planning.
+ Ability to effectively communicate problem statements and viable solution options using pro vs. con and cost vs. benefit approaches.
+ Ability to present data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner.
+ Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.
+ Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to work independently for extended periods of time.
+ Ability to work as a team and mentor peers.
BMSCART
#LI-Hybrid
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.
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: R1582381
Updated: 2024-06-20 02:08:11.710 UTC
Location: Devens-MA
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.
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 .
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
This role is accountable to lead the Supply Chain ERP and Compliance teams for the Devens Cell Therapy manufacturing facility (CAR-T Therapies).
The ERP team is responsible for maintaining/updating all master data at the site and providing internal support for SAP transactions. The Compliance team is responsible for overseeing investigation/material review boards, implementing CAPAs, ensuring audit readiness for Supply Chain, and overseeing the documentation/training programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Collaborate within the department and with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, IT, global master data management, and Global Supply Chain organizations to determine business requirements for the design of master data.
+ Translate business requirements into a robust data design which is compliant, efficient, and effective.
+ Ensure the testing of master data with peers and internal customers meets business requirements.
+ Oversee the Material BOM & Recipe release process to meet manufacturing requirements and to maintain compliant, efficient, and reliable batch records and supporting data.
+ Collaborate with other stakeholders (global and site) to maintain and optimize product hierarchy while maintaining compliance and minimizing risk.
+ Ensure direct internal customer support to manufacturing, site planning, inventory control, quality assurance, quality control, global master data management, and IT.
+ Support investigation and root cause analyses on supply disruptions or material quality issues and development of corrective actions.
+ Supply Chain change control gatekeeper: facilitate Supply Chain Leadership Team (LT) review to assess change control impact & change actions. Create pre/post action items following LT review.
+ Provide support during regulatory agency & internal inspections. Coordinate responses to regulatory, internal & external compliance requirements with Supply Chain LT.
+ Partner with Supply Chain leadership & relevant departments to manage the Supply Chain training curricula.
+ Partner with Quality to develop and execute an internal audit readiness program.
+ Represent the Supply Chain department at cross-functional huddles (investigation review boards, change control, material release boards, risk assessments, and CAPA reviews). Effectively & efficiently source information on item status from the Supply Chain team & hold team members accountable. Facilitate resolution of items at-risk for on-time completion. Escalate unresolved risks.
+ Manage the Supply Chain portfolio of work for quality metrics such as on-time completion of investigations, CAPAs/tasks, change control actions, overdue training & periodic reviews.
+ Manage the periodic review program for Supply Chain, and work with functional areas to complete assessments. Revise SOPs with focused revision scope.
+ Track and report metrics to track and manage completion of objectives and projects
+ Ensure appropriate training and qualification for staff activities performed.
+ Foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance.
+ Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention.
+ Participate in cross-functional teams to improve systems, processes, or internal/external performance.
+ Performs other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
+ Bachelor's degree required in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or similar.
+ Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD.
+ 7+ years relevant work experience required.
+ 3+ years of experience supporting ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4 HANA).
+ An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.
+ Experience leading leaders of people.
+ Experience in biopharmaceutical clinical, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercialization, advanced knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations.
+ Experience in a Site Supply Chain Organization.
+ Experience with lean six sigma projects and change execution management.
+ Ability to understand and solve complicated warehouse capacity issues.
+ Advanced proficiency in Warehouse and Inventory management in ERP systems and analytics tools, preferably SAP.
+ Advanced knowledge of fundamental concepts of materials management and planning.
+ Ability to effectively communicate problem statements and viable solution options using pro vs. con and cost vs. benefit approaches.
+ Ability to present data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner.
+ Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.
+ Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to work independently for extended periods of time.
+ Ability to work as a team and mentor peers.
BMSCART
#LI-Hybrid
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.
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: R1582381
Updated: 2024-06-20 02:08:11.710 UTC
Location: Devens-MA
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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