Bristol Myers Squibb · 1 month ago
Specialist, Engineer I
Summit West - NJ - US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$69K/yr - $83K/yr
1+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming patients' lives through science. The Specialist, Engineer I role involves supporting the production of personalized cell therapy products, providing manufacturing support, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Provide remote process support for ongoing manufacturing activities when needed
Ability to provide floor process support in exception cases
Interface with Manufacturing operations and QA Shopfloor and serve as process SME
Lead product impact assessments to support investigations
Support lifecycle management project implementation at a site level to accomplish drug product harmonization across sites and evolve process
Support the change initiatives and the implementation of process improvement initiatives
Foster strong inter-team relationships to achieve common project goals
Support process monitoring initiatives including but not limited to developing and collecting data. Analyzing, and optimizing the end-to-end process and anticipate and permanently resolve issues that may arise during production
Execute test plans, change controls, and other risk mitigation exercises as part of investigations (e.g. Root cause analysis and CAPAs)
Stay current with industry trends and standards (e.g. PDA, ISPE) and participate in best practice forums consistent with function responsibilities
Support inspection readiness and actively support regulatory inspections and ensure safe and compliant cGMP operations
Assist with revisions of the content of technical documentation (e.g. investigations, changes, SOPs and batch records)
Interact with other teams including Technical Product Team, Validation, Development, Operations, QA and Regulatory
Participate in routine plant operating meetings (i.e. Tiers, Townhalls, MSAT Extended Staff, etc.)
Proven ability to understand, follow, interpret, and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements accurately and completely
Ability to set priorities, manage timelines and effectively react/manage changing priorities
Ability to work with management (global and site) and support corporate and departmental goals
Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management and cross functional peers
Hands on experience preferred with CAR T or biopharmaceutical manufacturing and Quality Control. Proven delivery of complex investigation reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required (science or engineering is preferred)
1 year of relevant experience within a manufacturing GMP facility
Technical Writing skills
Proven ability to understand, follow, interpret, and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements accurately and completely
Ability to set priorities, manage timelines and effectively react/manage changing priorities
Ability to work with management (global and site) and support corporate and departmental goals
Ability to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management and cross functional peers
Must have excellent organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks
Possess strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to influence at all levels
Ability to think strategically and to translate strategy into actions
Ability to prioritize and provide clear direction to team members in a highly dynamic environment
Preferred
Hands on experience preferred with CAR T or biopharmaceutical manufacturing and Quality Control
Knowledge of the relationship between manufacturing processes, ERP, and MES a major plus
Cell therapy experience is a major plus
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.33BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.75B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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