Material Operations Specialist, Lead

Position Summary

The Material Operations Specialist, Lead will support the Site Supply Chain organization through the development and execution of supply for BMS's autologous clinical and commercial products. The Material Operations Specialist, Lead is responsible for on the floor leadership, task and priority coordination, adherence to Site Supply Chain GMP processes, and support of various projects within the Supply Chain department, ensuring established procedures are routinely reviewed and updated for compliance, driving Continuous Improvement initiatives, developing departmental metrics and KPIs, driving change management execution, and implementing new processes that support the overall mission of the Bothell manufacturing site.

As a member of Bothell Supply Chain, this position routinely collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives and goals.

• Provides on the floor support, guidance, and leadership to staff for setting priorities and accomplishment of departmental daily task objectives
• Coordinates cross functionally with customer groups on workflow activities and priorities
• Builds and leads Bothell Site Supply Chain compliance programs and processes
• Supports Bothell Site Supply Chain in collecting and analyzing data to improve processes, reporting, and communication
• Leads cross-functional initiatives to ensure clinical and commercial readiness of the cell therapy programs
• Serves as the point of contact for Supply Chain projects and operational excellence initiatives
• Owns and drives completion of change controls, deviations, and CAPAs
• Serves as SME for Supply Chain organization for all quality records
• Manages timelines, escalates critical issues, and maintains status dashboards to management
• Develops process flow diagrams, process outlines, and documentation to assist in evaluating and optimizing operations
• Coordinates between site-level and global colleagues on implementing new projects, representing the interests of Site Supply Chain in project teams led by other functions
• Identifies strategic and operational issues, developing proposals, outlines, and implementing solutions
• Supports continuous process improvement projects within the department and across site initiatives
• Manages creation, implementation, and compliance for all documentation, procedures, and policies
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with all functions at the Bothell site, as well as with external customers and stakeholders
• Champions and fosters a positive collaborative culture aligned with BMS values
• Creation and management of KPIs to monitor Supply Chain Quality and Compliance performance
• Performs other tasks as assigned

• Proficient knowledge of current GMP regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of quality management systems – Veeva Vault preferred
• Highly organized with self-initiative, able to make sound decisions with limited supervision
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, information systems, business management, or related fields preferred. HS Diploma required
• 2 - 6+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industries
• 2+ years of experience working with Quality Systems preferred
• 2+ years of experience in project and/or program management preferred
• Project management and process improvement experience preferred (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, PMP)

Bothell - WA - US: $36.85 - $44.65 per hour. The starting compensation range for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available based on eligibility. Final compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary by role and location. For more on benefits, please visit

Benefit offerings may include Medical, dental and vision care; wellbeing resources; 401(K); disability and life insurance; paid time off and holidays; parental and caregiver leave; and tuition…