Lead Material Operations Specialist

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. Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands Bristol Myers Squibb has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The Netherlands is also home to our first European Cell Therapy facility, located at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest life sciences cluster of The Netherlands.

This new state of the art facility is focused on commercial manufacturing with capabilities for multi-product Cell Therapy manufacturing. You can become part of this exciting journey. Check out this video if you want to know more about it! The Netherlands has everything it takes to become the medicines hub of Europe, the so-called Boston by the North Sea. As we continue to expand our footprint by building this new site, we are looking to grow our team.

Would you like to become an important chain in our worldwide network to bring this new personalized treatment to patients suffering from blood cancer? Join us and be a game changer! For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands, visit us at  or

Leiden Cell Therapy Site is seeking a dynamic individual to join a team of materials management and supply chain professionals. This individual is responsible for executing routine activities related to the management, cleansing and movement of all type of materials (i.e. cold chain, ambient) supporting internal and external customers, while following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

NOTE:

this job requires work on shifts.

• Ensure routine handling of materials, including receipt, storage, transfer, distribution, disposal, and cleaning of ambient, cold-chain, and hazardous materials in accordance with GMP procedures.
• Prepare and pack materials for shipment to internal and external customers following GMP procedures.
• Ensure all materials are correctly labeled and identified according to GMP requirements.
• Perform inventory control activities, including cycle counting and management of rejected or expired materials.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with established procedures.
• Inspect incoming materials and verify compliance with applicable procedures and specifications.
• Operate material handling equipment, including gas powered, electric, and manual equipment, in a safe and compliant manner.
• Handle materials according to material specifications, including temperature controlled, dangerous, and hazardous goods.
• Support facility and equipment commissioning activities, including setting up operational equipment and fixtures as required.
• Maintain GMP compliance and follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Respond to system and equipment alarms during and outside office hours as part of a rotating on call schedule, following GMP procedures.
• Facilitate ambient and cold chain sampling activities in collaboration with cross functional teams.
• Review GMP documentation and perform data verification to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external customer requests, including personnel, material, and logistics needs during assigned shifts.
• Package, seal, and store materials appropriately to prevent cross contamination and maintain GMP compliance.
• Train and support fellow team members on GMP Material Operations processes and best practices.
• Utilize Quality Systems for deviation management, CAPA administration, and SOP creation or revision.
• Provide first line troubleshooting and support for warehouse and operational equipment.
• Act as a system champion, supporting users and resolving issues related to SAP, eWM, and other warehouse systems.
• Support the investigation and triage of quality events, deviations, and system related issues.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 8+ years of experience in a cGMP warehouse environment with strong knowledge of materials…