Working with Us
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.

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The Opportunity

If you're a quality and process excellence professional with a passion for lean methodologies, automation, and driving meaningful change in a complex global environment, this is your opportunity to make a real difference at a global biopharmaceutical leader.

As Senior Manager, QCSE Lean & Automation Lead, you'll play a key role within BMS's Quality Control Science & Engineering function, primarily responsible for identifying and implementing Lean, Opex, and automation opportunities across our commercial Biologics and Small Molecule QC laboratories in Cruiserath. You'll also support Smart QC deployment as primary Scrum Master, as well as other global QC and QCSE projects and initiatives aligned to business priorities.

This is a 12-month Fixed-Term role where your expertise in lean transformation and laboratory automation directly supports the quality and integrity of the medicines we deliver to patients every day.

What You'll Do

• Partner with QC leaders, analysts, and QCSE peers to identify opportunities to improve QC performance, increase productivity, and reduce operational costs
• Provide global oversight of lean initiatives and programs at QC sites, tracking progress and delivery and providing updates at the appropriate governance forums
• Support local QC teams with lean initiative and method improvement implementation, acting as Scrum Master where required
• Create and manage a database of automation opportunities, partnering with QC, Development, and other teams to generate business cases and ROI assessments, and track automation implementation and benefit realisation
• Perform external benchmarking to identify areas of opportunity for BMS QC labs in automation and lean performance
• Drive deployment of Smart QC to the agreed plan, acting as Scrum Master
• Mentor and coach QC staff on lean methodologies and practices

What You'll Bring

Education

Bachelor's and advanced degree in Science or a pharmaceutical-related field such as Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering

Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing quality-related process excellence and leadership roles
• 5+ years of matrix leadership experience in Quality and Compliance organisations
• Proficiency in Quality Control and analytical processes and regulations, including cGMP and GDP
• A thorough understanding of company policies and regulatory requirements in relation to QC processes and documentation
• Proven experience in lean methodologies with appropriate certification, such as Green Belt, Black Belt, or Six Sigma
• Experience in automation of QC methodologies and test instrumentation
• Experience developing and maintaining performance-based dashboards and delivering high performance in a QC laboratory environment
• Demonstrated experience setting strategies within teams to develop personnel, manage variability in demand, and increase team output while controlling costs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent influencing and negotiating capabilities in a matrix environment
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships and lead large, complex programmes across diverse business backgrounds and cultures
• A proactive, change-oriented mindset with a proven ability to simplify complex processes and stretch beyond the expected in a rapidly evolving environment

Why BMS?

At BMS, we don't just offer a job - we offer a purpose. You'll join a company that:

• Operates in more than 40 countries with a truly global footprint
• Delivers transformative therapies for oncology, immunology, hematology, cardiovascular disease, and beyond
• Is consistently recognised as a top employer for diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing
• Invests in your growth - with access to world-class development resources and a culture of innovation
• Puts patients first - in every decision, at every level

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.

We believe that the diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise of our people are our greatest strength. Here, you can be bold, be yourself, and do your best work.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to bring your lean and automation expertise to a company where the stakes truly matter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in a career defined by meaningful impact.

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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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