Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing in Devens, MA

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure.

If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

The Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing supports the commercial operations of the facility. The Manager will be responsible for the people manufacturing both clinical and commercial product with oversight of shifts that cover 24/7 cell therapy manufacturing unit operations such as media preparation, cell selection, cell processing, or product fill, all of which are executed in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).

Shifts Available: 6am – 6pm, rotating schedule including holidays and weekends

Supporting the development, implementation and compliance of manufacturing documentation, procedures and policies. Operating within the requirements of a validated manufacturing systems, plan, assign and oversee daily operational activities associated with assigned areas of responsibility. Maintaining operating and storage areas that are compliant, efficient, effective and safe. Identifying strategic and operational issues to prevent deviations and maintain a compliant environment. Leading and managing the development of corrective and preventative actions, deviation responses and investigations.

Creating an environment of teamwork, open communication, and a sense of urgency. Foster a culture of safety and compliance that embraces safety in the work environment and the safety of the patients by compliance with company procedures and policies, and cGMP requirements. Efficiently coordinating, communicating, and providing Operations project information and activities status to Planning, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance / Operations, Global Supply and other associated functions in a timely manner in accordance to schedules and defined implementation timelines.

Overseeing operators on daily basis as they:
Perform unit operations and support operations described in standard operating procedures and batch records in a safe and GMP compliant manner. Complete documentation required by process transfer protocols, validation protocols, standard operating procedures, and batch records. Maintain training assignments to ensure the necessary technical skills and knowledge. Assist in the setup of manufacturing areas and equipment/fixtures and perform facility and equipment commissioning, qualification and validation activities.

Hiring, mentoring and developing exceptional people Conducting performance reviews and identifying opportunities for career growth for manufacturing associates.

This position will require shift work, including holidays and weekends. This position will require you to work in a clean room environment, with exposure to human blood components and in close proximity to strong magnets.

Experience in cell therapy manufacturing…