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Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units

Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility.  This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.

BMS Cruiserath has been awarded “Biopharma Company of the Year 2019” in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020 and 2021.  

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie

The Role

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit on a permanent contract Senior Specialist, Warehouse Cryogenics and Logistics, Technical Support, reporting to Senior Manager, Warehouse Cryogenics and Logistics.

WCL is responsible for all tasks associated with Warehouse, Cryogenics and Logistics including inventory control, disposal orders, Material Review Board (MRB) support and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) across the Cruiserath Site and be a key role in investigation resolution.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• WCL owner of documentation issues, SOP updates and/or creation of new documentation in DCA System.
• Primary owner within the WCL for deviations,
• Participates in projects to improve processes in WCL
• Ensures Disposal Orders are created and works within EPS Service Provider to remove from site in a timely manner.
• Provides MRB data to review disposal status and high value items.
• Point of contact for Vendor Managed Inventory and reviews status monthly ensuring max and mins are accurately set.
• Point of contact for Vendor Managed Inventory to add / remove material from VMI and signing  SPI ( Specific Physical Inventory ) to order materials.
• Attends Governance Supplier Investigation meetings and provides impact assessments to the SCN.
• Attends Cru Material Management meeting (related to Relevant deviations with risk to supply & SCN)
• Attends Governance Meeting once per month (VWR/Avantor Services) to review monthly presentation on VMI materials. 
• Contribute to all process improvements in WCL area.
• Contribute to the development of SOPs, investigations, CAPAs and change controls related to materials management activities.
• Work with manager, technical lead and the wider WCL team to ensure that material management areas and processes are inspection ready at all times, ensuring success during regulatory audits for the area.

Safety

• At all times operate in a safe and responsible manner and actively promote and evolve a safety culture on site and safe working environment for all employees.
• Highlight safety concerns as a first priority and escalate any near misses to target prevention of safety incidents.
• Report all safety concerns to the Cryogenics Manager.
• Use appropriate safety and GMP clothing and protective equipment as per training and relevant SOPs.
• Operate all production equipment within the assigned functional area in a safe manner.
• Familiarise yourself with your working environment and have an awareness of emergency procedures in manufacturing production areas and general site.
• Ensure all Safety related training is completed and valid.

Teamwork

• As applicable work with as part of a cross functional group to facilitate the development and validation of the WCL and JIT facility.
• Participate in regular team meetings/ shift handovers.
• Participate in departmental teams, cross-functional teams, programs or company initiatives to resolve issues and improve site safety, quality, compliance and performance.
• Represent WCL as a department representative on cross functional work teams and liaise with and direct other team members or contractors as necessary.
• Liaise with other groups and individuals to ensure planning of tasks is effective and linked into the site plan.

Development

• Maintain a high level of personal expertise and working knowledge of all aspects of the WCL processes and equipment through continuous training and development.
• Actively manage one’s own training plan and maintain ownership of completing  the job function training curricula.
• Engage in and support culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operational Excellence (OPEX) through ownership of improvement for work processes, equipment, and safe work environment.
• Pass on knowledge and learnings to others to promote an environment of continuous development.

Housekeeping

• Ensure that the very highest standards of housekeeping are maintained as tasks are carried out.
• Participate in Pre-Operational checks.
• Ensure the plant is in an audit ready state at all times.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• An ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
• High degree of problem-solving ability and adherence to scheduled timelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional collaborative environment.
• Excellent focus and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills, attentiveness, and an approachable manner for interactions with inter-departmental colleagues.
• The Leaving Certificate is a minimum requirement, a third level qualification in logistics and/or manufacturing is preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain Role with experience in Production, GMP Warehousing and logistics. Experience in Biologics manufacturing is preferred. 
• Ideally have a working knowledge of computerized production and inventory control systems (SAP) and documentation practices.

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, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance.

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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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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.

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