Manager Tech Transfer Global Patient Operations

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

POSITION

Manager, Tech Transfer, Global Patient Operations

SUPERVISOR

Associate Director, Global Business Process Excellence & Change Management

DEPARTMENT

Global Cell Therapy Development and Operations

PRE-REQUISITES

Undergraduate Degree with 5 years of experience in biotechnology operations and/or process transfer activities

U.S. -LOCATION

Seattle, WA

Role Description:

The Tech Transfer Manager will ensure consistent and robust processes are implemented at internal and external sites in support of global Patient Operations

This role is based out of our corporate office in Seattle, WA. Travel up to 50% of time within the U.S. and Internationally may be required.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Come join Bristol-Myers Squibb for this unique opportunity to be part of the team building a leading edge Clinical and Commercial CAR T Platform that serves our patients with novel Bristol Myers-Squibb CAR T Therapies.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Support process / technology transfer and change management for Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb's manufacturing sites, contract manufacturing sites, and distribution/storage sites. This includes development of process documentation related to Patient Operations (ex. SOPs related to scheduling, apheresis receipt, packaging, e-system training, chain of identity).

Ensure alignment and harmonization of processes and communication that impact Patient Operations across multiple sites. Share operational and process learnings with the rest of the network.

Provide necessary analysis to support impact assessments and investigations related to Patient Operations processes.

Effectively communicate status and timing of tech transfer activities to key stakeholders

Identify risks to transfer timelines and mitigation strategies to ensure suitable response in place.

The role collaborates across many functional areas, including Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MSAT) and others to ensure project advancement, rapid and best in class execution, and communication of challenges/opportunities.

Provide direct support to business units to meet Chain of Identity and Chain of Custody (COI/COC) policy requirements including FMEA risk assessments and process documentation.

Be a key contributor on the Business Process Excellence group to identify and drive process optimization projects and support department change management.

Regional analysis to source donor starting material in support of site activities

Ensure site activities are accurately represented in Patient Operations forecasts

Assist in management of operational reports

Skill and Knowledge Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to effectively work in cross functional teams (internally and externally), meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects working in a self-driven, performance/results oriented, fast paced environment

Knowledge and previous work experience with process mapping, Lean Six Sigma and business process reengineering.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work with all levels within the organization

Demonstrated success handling initiatives of high complexity

Knowledge of performance measurement approaches, tools and metrics.

Excellent problem-solving skills

Understanding of large system implementations, especially focused on Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, etc.

Able to manage time and elevate relevant issues to project lead and line management

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Undergraduate Degree with 5 years of experience in biotechnology operations and/or process transfer activities

Familiarity with cell therapy processes and cGMPs preferred.

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1526373_EN

Updated: 2020-06-16 00:00:00.000 UTC

Location: Seattle,Washington

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.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com