Company name
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Location
Syracuse, NY, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Quality, Manager
Posted on
Apr 04, 2020
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.
The Syracuse Quality Control (QC) Laboratories support the onsite commercial manufacturing facility, as well as network and third party manufacturing facilities. The Manager coordinates and provides oversight to activities related to the test of release, stability, and in-process samples for Syracuse Quality Control. The Manager supervises laboratory and/or project work activities for staff analysts. They perform laboratory duties in accordance with cGMP regulations and departmental procedures. The Manager is also responsible to drive operational excellence activities to continually improve laboratory efficiency.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Applies knowledge and in-depth understanding of analytical techniques within and outside of their specific group
Manages work schedules for sample analysis for release, stability and in-process testing
Ensures sample testing deadlines are met and tracks due dates through completion to meet or exceed metrics
Accountable for results generated by their respective testing teams
Oversees Change Controls and Laboratory Investigations within their teams
Reviews and approves analytical instrumentation qualification calibration, repairs and documentation
Ensures method performance and sample data trending is kept up to date
Maintains cGMP compliance within their laboratories
Generates, revises, and/or approves SOP or test methods
Reviews and ensures training requirements are completed and maintained for analysts and self
Maintains a safe working environment in the laboratory and participates in safety and compliance inspections
Supports regulatory inspections and audits
Provides leadership, direction, and communication of business critical information to staff
Supports Lean Laboratory scheduling
QUALIFICATIONS
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, etc:
Applied knowledge and in-depth understanding of GMP Quality Control systems
It is preferred the candidate have analytical experience with ELISA, PCR, cell-based bioassay, gel electrophoresis, and/or B7
Demonstrated problem solving ability, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize objectives from multiple projects, adhere to scheduled timelines while maintaining flexibility and attention to detail
Contribute to a team based, collaborative environment promoting candor, clarity of purpose and high commitment to business goals.
Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:
BS degree in scientific area with a minimum of 10 years’ experience, MS with 4 years’ experience or PhD with limited or no experience and demonstrated theoretical understanding of scientific area of study
Six Sigma and/or Lean Practitioner training/certifications preferred
Physical Demands:
This position is primarily office-based work that routinely requires sitting for extended periods of time at computer workstations. Walking between and within buildings to collaborate with others and oversee areas of responsibility is required. This position also involves entry into lab spaces which require appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE). Repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements for computer work are required.
Work Environment:
This position is based indoors primarily working with others, however, also independently and alone at times.
Travel:
This position does not routinely travel however minimal travel may be needed (<10% of travel).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position requires supervision of personnel.
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.
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, disability or protected veteran status.
Company info
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com