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The Role

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a permanent Manager, Manufacturing Support Scientist/Engineer, reporting to the Associate Director of the MFG Projects team within the Manufacturing group. The Manager role is a key contributor to successful implementation of new products and the development of MES into BMS manufacturing at Cruiserath, Dublin 15.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Support & Co-ordination with the introduction of new products and technical transfers into BMS Cruiserath. 
• Identifying and developing manufacturing processes and associated documentation with the technical transfer of an NPI into BMS Cruiserath. Leading projects to completion.
• Lead, own and coordinate associated change controls to implement MES and any new products into Cruiserath.
• Providing SME input into cross-functional teams investigating & optimizing manufacturing processes, procedures and documentation to support projects.
• Supporting external and internal audits.
• Working to implement a “Right-First Time Culture” and provide leadership in the use of Operational Excellence principles.
• Supporting the disposition process.
• Carrying out organizational activities such as purchasing & co-coordinating communication information when introducing a new product or project. 
• Working closely with the shift teams to ensure that operations are always run efficiently and effectively during the implantation of a new product.  This element of the job may require ad hoc shift support to support business needs.
• Minimizing human error and working with operations to remove sources of error.
• Departmental Approver of Operations procedures, electronic batch records and other GMP documentation and provide technical training and knowledge transfer to the Operations team during the technical transfer process
• Multiproduct and product changeover: implementing new product introductions from an Operations perspective.
• Developing strong working relationships with Quality, Engineering, Technical Services, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Human Resources and Finance. 
• Leading and implementing new technology solutions such as Single-Use technology.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• You hold at a minimum a BSc in Science/Engineering or related subject and have 7+ years biologics manufacturing or technical support experience (Mammalian Cell Culture processes experience).
• You have the ability to manage and co-ordinate technical projects and have an in-depth working knowledge of GMP biologics manufacturing equipment and process automation in a large-scale production facility.
• You have demonstrated proficiency in communicating and collaborating at a variety of levels, coupled with excellent organization and planning skills.
• You have proven success working in a team environment, as well as strong leadership & influencing skills, with flexibility to react to changing business needs.
• You have problem solving and project management ability, as well as lean manufacturing experience.
• You have a proven ability to support the close-out of complex technical investigations.
• You have strong working knowledge of systems such as Delta V, MES Syncade and SAP.
• You have excellent presentation skills.

Why you should apply

• You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
• You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
• You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym

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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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R1600335 : Manager, Manufacturing Support Scientist - Engineer, Manufacturing Projects