Director, QC Automation

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.

Position Summary

The Director, QC Automation owns the deployment and lifecycle of Automated QC (AQC) capabilities across the Cell Therapy manufacturing network. Acting as the technology owner for AQC equipment and software, this role coordinates priorities across multiple programs and partners closely with Assay and Data Automation (ADA), Analytical Sciences and Technology (AS&T), and receiving sites to ensure AQC systems are deployed reliably, on schedule, and in a state of control.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the technology roadmap and lifecycle for AQC equipment and software, including upgrades, vendor management, and long-term platform planning.

• Lead deployment of AQC systems at new and existing nodes across the network, sequencing and coordinating priorities across concurrent programs.

• Partner with ADA and AS&T to define system requirements, validate performance, and resolve technical issues.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for receiving sites, ensuring operational and quality readiness ahead of go-live.

• Represent AQC strategy and progress in network-level technical and governance forums.

• Identify risks to deployment timelines or system performance and drive mitigation plans.

• Ensure AQC systems and processes meet cGMP requirements.

• Support regulatory filings as needed.

• Establish key performance metrics and report deployment progress to stakeholders and leadership.

• Lead, coach, and develop the team supporting AQC deployment and sustaining operations.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In depth knowledge of cGMPs and pharmaceutical regulations.

• Experience with automated lab or analytical technologies.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate competing priorities across multiple programs.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills within a matrix organization.

• Solid problem-solving and risk-mitigation skills.

Education & Experience

• 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment.

• 5+ years leading technology deployment, automation, or tech transfer projects.

• Travel: occasional travel required (up to 25%).

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview:

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws.

Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits:

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive…