Lead Engineer, IT Quality and Compliance

Lead Engineer, IT Quality and Compliance

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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 with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own site-level quality oversight for Manufacturing and Laboratory IT systems, including support for deviations, investigations, and CAPAs, ensuring sustained compliance and inspection readiness.
• Accountable for IT Change Management governance, providing risk-based oversight and acting as the primary site authority for IT change control.
• Act as a Validation Lead for Manufacturing IT and OT systems, accountable for approval and lifecycle compliance of CSV and SDLC deliverables.
• Maintain ongoing compliance accountability for IT systems, procedures, and training supporting CAR-T manufacturing and laboratory operations.
• Lead the Site IT System Periodic Monitoring program, ensuring effective execution, documentation, and remediation of compliance risks.
• Provide data integrity governance and strategic guidance, identifying systemic risks and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Summit site training team to own the Manufacturing and Laboratory IT Training Program, ensuring role-based curricula, training effectiveness, and sustained inspection readiness.
• Support Manufacturing and Laboratory IT Quality during Health Authority inspections and audits, including preparation, direct support, and post-inspection remediation.
• Provide cross-functional leadership and mentorship, partnering with Site IT organizations and guiding consulting staff to ensure compliant delivery and operational readiness.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience/

Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Degree in a STEM discipline is preferred.
• Must have experience with IT Quality & Compliance applications and systems in a bio-tech manufacturing environment.
• Must have 5+ years of hands-on experience in a biotech manufacturing and supply chain environment.
• Understanding of supply chain, manufacturing domains and supporting technology including manufacturing and supply chain ERP systems, Process Automation and Historians.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21
  
  CFR part 11, and good documentation practices.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Provide leadership in defining and implementing solutions for complex, ambiguous challenges aligned with team priorities.
• May represent team or function on program or project teams. Exceptional interpersonal skills, especially regarding Teamwork and collaboration, Client focus, and Verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of industry standard Quality and Compliance methodology to ensure our IT systems deliver the intended performance and ensure they meet regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21
  
  CFR part 11, and good documentation practices.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and laboratory systems and equipment that support Biologics and clinical manufacturing.
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, business results-driven environment.
• Understanding of computer system validation and SDLC methodologies.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $107,530 - $130,295

Summit West - NJ - US: $107,530 - $130,295

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.

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