Bristol Myers Squibb
Manager, Quality Control Sample Management in Devens, MA
Bristol Myers Squibb, Harvard, Massachusetts, us, 01451
Manager, Quality Control Sample Management in Devens, MA
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Manager, Quality Control Sample Management
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Bristol Myers Squibb .
Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life‑changing. These words are rarely associated with a typical 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 work transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. You'll have the opportunity to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high‑achieving teams.
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 employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: https://careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
At
Bristol Myers Squibb
we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. Our bold ambition, backed by a best‑in‑the‑industry team and long‑term commitment, leads 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, BMS Cell Therapy team is the place for you.
Position Manager, QC Sample Management at the Cell Therapy Facility (CTF) in Devens, MA.
Shift Rotating 12‑hour shift: 6 AM to 6 PM, 36/48 hours over a 2‑week period, including every other weekend and holidays. Flexibility for irregular hours and short‑notice overtime may be required.
Responsibilities
Provide supervision of the QC Sample Management shift and oversee daily Sample Management activities related to in‑process, final release, and stability testing of cell therapy drug product.
Develop and manage a daily work plan for QC associates. Report quality and operational metrics.
Manage QC samples and materials—including chain of custody, labeling, receipt, storage, transfer, and disposal—according to GMP requirements and approved procedures. Facilitate cold‑chain transfers when required.
Hire, mentor, and develop team members to support business operations and employee career development.
Oversee training of the team.
Review and approve procedures for Sample Management activities.
Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement process improvements.
Own and evaluate relevant change controls, investigations, deviations, and CAPAs.
Apply critical thinking skills when working on new procedures or process improvements.
Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Experience with cold‑chain sample storage and transfer in a GMP regulated environment.
Familiarity with Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other software systems.
Experience with laboratory LIMS and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and follow regulatory requirements and GMPs.
Ability to mentor associates and manage multiple assignments while meeting timelines in a GMP environment.
Advanced ability to work in a collaborative team environment and train others.
Advanced ability to work independently in a high‑paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
Advanced ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management, and cross‑functional peers.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, or related science.
6+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
2+ years of management and people‑leader experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may substitute.
Will be working around biohazardous materials.
May be exposed to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on occasion.
Compensation Overview Devens, MA – $99,380 – $120,428 (annual). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available.
Benefits Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care; wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program; EAP; financial resources including 401(k); short‑ and long‑term disability; life insurance; supplemental health insurance; business travel protection; survivor support; paid national holidays; optional holidays; 120 hours of paid vacation; up to two paid volunteer days; sick time off; summer hours flexibility; parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave; family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement; fertility/infertility benefits; support for traveling mothers; tuition reimbursement; recognition program.
Equal Opportunity BMS is committed to ensuring people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process and reasonable workplace accommodations. BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws.
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type : Full‑time.
Job function : Quality Assurance.
Industry : Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
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Manager, Quality Control Sample Management
role at
Bristol Myers Squibb .
Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life‑changing. These words are rarely associated with a typical 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 work transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. You'll have the opportunity to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high‑achieving teams.
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 employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: https://careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
At
Bristol Myers Squibb
we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. Our bold ambition, backed by a best‑in‑the‑industry team and long‑term commitment, leads 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, BMS Cell Therapy team is the place for you.
Position Manager, QC Sample Management at the Cell Therapy Facility (CTF) in Devens, MA.
Shift Rotating 12‑hour shift: 6 AM to 6 PM, 36/48 hours over a 2‑week period, including every other weekend and holidays. Flexibility for irregular hours and short‑notice overtime may be required.
Responsibilities
Provide supervision of the QC Sample Management shift and oversee daily Sample Management activities related to in‑process, final release, and stability testing of cell therapy drug product.
Develop and manage a daily work plan for QC associates. Report quality and operational metrics.
Manage QC samples and materials—including chain of custody, labeling, receipt, storage, transfer, and disposal—according to GMP requirements and approved procedures. Facilitate cold‑chain transfers when required.
Hire, mentor, and develop team members to support business operations and employee career development.
Oversee training of the team.
Review and approve procedures for Sample Management activities.
Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement process improvements.
Own and evaluate relevant change controls, investigations, deviations, and CAPAs.
Apply critical thinking skills when working on new procedures or process improvements.
Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Experience with cold‑chain sample storage and transfer in a GMP regulated environment.
Familiarity with Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other software systems.
Experience with laboratory LIMS and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and follow regulatory requirements and GMPs.
Ability to mentor associates and manage multiple assignments while meeting timelines in a GMP environment.
Advanced ability to work in a collaborative team environment and train others.
Advanced ability to work independently in a high‑paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple projects.
Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
Advanced ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management, and cross‑functional peers.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, or related science.
6+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
2+ years of management and people‑leader experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may substitute.
Will be working around biohazardous materials.
May be exposed to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on occasion.
Compensation Overview Devens, MA – $99,380 – $120,428 (annual). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available.
Benefits Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care; wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program; EAP; financial resources including 401(k); short‑ and long‑term disability; life insurance; supplemental health insurance; business travel protection; survivor support; paid national holidays; optional holidays; 120 hours of paid vacation; up to two paid volunteer days; sick time off; summer hours flexibility; parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave; family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement; fertility/infertility benefits; support for traveling mothers; tuition reimbursement; recognition program.
Equal Opportunity BMS is committed to ensuring people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process and reasonable workplace accommodations. BMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws.
Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type : Full‑time.
Job function : Quality Assurance.
Industry : Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
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