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The Senior Manger, Automated Manufacturing Implementation is responsible for supporting the design, development, and validation strategy for the Automated Manufacturing Suite (AMS) at Devens CTF, which requires extensive optimization of automated manufacturing process workflows. This role will lead the definition of the physical workflows for the manufacturing process and ensure integration with digital workflows, ensuring seamless and efficient manufacturing operations. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that design, engineering, and validation are integrated into the overall AMS system and are adaptable to future changes and/or improvements.
Responsibilities:
Support overall design, engineering and validation of AMS as representative of Devens site operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
Lead development and implementation of efficient manufacturing workflows to support AMS operations at Devens.
Support development of digital workflows, including within DeltaV and MES, to ensure system designs meet operational needs.
Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Digital Plant, IT, Validation, Quality, and MSAT to ensure system design meets current needs while also being prepared for future growth and change.
Own and support risk assessments for AMS project.
Process and equipment FMEAs, including development of workflows to address potential failures
Environmental monitoring and cleaning assessments
Chain of identity and chain of custody
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AMS operations, engineering, and validation processes, including during FAT and SAT.
Build trust and effective relationships with peers and stakeholders, within CTF Devens and throughout the BMS network.
Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and incident prevention.
The role may evolve to include supervision of staff and contractors involved in design, engineering, and validation of AMS and robotic systems.
Knowledge & Skills:
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices for validation in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Experience with equipment startup and validation.
Experience with single-use technologies and closed systems.
Experience within a cGMP manufacturing environment, including use of electronic records, electronic control systems, and ERP systems, such as Syncade MES, DeltaV, and SAP.
Proven ability to develop and execute design, engineering, and validation strategies, including risk assessments, plans, protocols, and reports.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, or a related discipline.
8+ years of relevant work experience required, preferable within pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing facility subject to cGMP regulations.
Experience in cell therapy, biologics, or vaccine manufacturing support, tech transfer, and validation is required.
An equivalent amount of experience and education will be considered.
Working Conditions:
This position requires up to 10% of travel.
Automated manufacturing development involves working with colleagues in Seattle, WA and Melbourne, Australia.
Automated manufacturing start-up activities will include FAT, which will occur in Melbourne, Australia.
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Compensation Overview:
Devens - MA - US: $138,460 - $167,777
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.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and 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, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1592123
Updated: 2025-08-30 04:10:56.710 UTC
Location: Devens-MA
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