Manager I, Manufacturing

Manufacturing Manager I

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Position Summary

The Manufacturing Manager I leads and drives the execution of manufacturing processes according to established electronic work instructions and production records for the manufacture of cell therapies with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's). The Manager I is responsible for leading a team whose primary focus is on execution of manufacturing processes, technical assessment of processes, and driving a culture of safety, compliance, and innovation within their functional group. The Manager I plays a crucial role in guiding personnel in their group with technical expertise to lead troubleshooting activities, provide investigation support, analyze process / equipment data, and identify and implement process improvements. This role also creates an environment that fosters idea generation, team and cross-functional collaboration, and execution of success, repeatability, and reliability of process and staff.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Manages the creation, implementation and compliance of all Source Governing Documents (including but not limited to : Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Batch Records, Forms) related to cell therapy operations for self and others
• Oversees operations within the requirements of a validated manufacturing system(s)
• Plans, assigns resources and oversees daily operational activities associated with assigned areas of responsibility while controlling costs
• Maintains operating and storage areas to ensure that they are compliant, efficient, effective, safe and always inspection ready
• Drives right-first-time initiatives and holds team accountable for compliance performance. Generates solutions for compliance issues
• Prepares, gains alignment and implements Change Controls
• Completes MRB slides and presents at MRB meetings as needed
• Initiates change controls, notice of events, deviations and investigations and drives actions to closure as assigned
• Evaluates team performance and drives continuous improvement of cost, quality, safety, culture and delivery
• Identifies strategic and operational issues to prevent deviations and maintain a compliant environment. Lead and manage the development of corrective and preventative actions, deviation responses and investigations
• Verifies manufacturing associates and team leads are fully trained on respective curricula to maintain compliance prior to performance any GxP task
• Creates an environment of teamwork, open communication, and a sense of urgency. Fosters a culture of safety and compliance that embraces safety in the work environment, including psychological safety, and the safety of the patients by compliance with company procedures and policies, and cGMP requirements
• Efficiently coordinates, communicates, and provides Operations project information and activities status to Planning, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance / Operations, Global Supply and other associated functions in a timely manner and in accordance with schedules and defined implementation timelines
• Presence in the cell therapy manufacturing facility to participate in walk throughs, provide process troubleshooting, participate in event triages, and have direct contact with manufacturing personnel in order to provide timely, effective coaching
• Oversees operators on daily basis as they :

Perform unit and support operations described in Source Governing Documents in a safe and GMP compliant manner

Reporting Relationship

Sr. Manager or Associate Director

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Cell therapy manufacturing

Working Conditions :

Shift : Wed-Fri every other Saturday 5pm-5 : 30am

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Compensation Overview : Bothell - WA - US : $113,930 - $138,051 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https : / / careers.bms.com / life-at-bms / . 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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