Manager, Patient Materials Operations

Manager, Patient Materials Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb

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. Read more:

At Bristol Myers Squibb
, we are inspired by a single vision - transforming patients' lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease - and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry - each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Cell Therapy is one of the most groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. With therapies only in their infancy and BMS's continued investment in our Cell Therapy capabilities, the growth potential of this science, your career, and the ability to help patients are incredible.

The Manager, CAR T Patient Materials Operation leads a team of Supervisors and Material Handlers responsible for all processes associated with Patient Materials (Apheresis Material Receipt and Drug Product (DP) Packout to patients) within CAR T clinical and commercial operations in a cGMP multi-cleanroom suite. This position plays a critical role in the CAR T production processes ensuring appropriate controls, complete traceability, and efficient operations.

The Manager leads APH receipt and DP Packout across several production areas and multiple shifts (future 12hr/7d Operation). The position assures individual and group compliance with all FDA, DEA, DOT, ISBT, CTPAT, OSHA, VAWD, cGMPs and applicable policies, regulations and certifications including training, documentation, standard operating procedures, and corporate policies while maintaining a culture of safety, compliance, innovation, and Continuous Improvement.

• Accountable to ensure completion of production tasks for Cell Therapy products to support product Value Stream outputs according to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's) following the current, approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Take personal responsibility to work safely and drive accountability and process for team members to do the same. Perform regular safety Gemba walks, identify the hazards associated with team's work and demonstrate safe behavior when operating and maintaining equipment to prevent injuries or incidents. Accountable for the Production Records/Process Documentation produced by the team. Execute/perform batch record reviews (BRR) or Electronic Batch Record review by exception and ensure that all documentation produced by the team follows the ALCOA+ principles.
• Perform Cell Therapy production steps to maintain hands‑on expert knowledge of each Unit Operation, role model good execution and behaviors for team members and if necessary, able to backfill execution resources to meet the production schedule.
• Responsible for providing the Production Scheduling team with information (daily, weekly, monthly) on the availability production resources and task execution/progression.
• Actively set team priorities and adjust as necessary to align with site and or functional priorities, establishes the team goals and monitor, measure and assess the performance/completion of the team production activities and goals. Reports out…