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Title: Senior Manager - Analytical Development

Location: Summit, NJ

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

The Senior Manager, Analytical Development will be managing analytical technical team and develop and report KPIs for analytical Lab Operations performance and oversee commercial programs testing. Maintain high team performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives using operational excellence tools. Collaborate with managers across the analytical and QC network to harmonize best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee analytical team/s to ensure effective, timely and efficient operations and compliance with GLP/cGMP requirements.
• Lead by example to foster a culture of teamwork and operational excellence and embed BMS values within operational activities.
• Develop and report KPIs for Lab Operations performance. Maintain high team performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives using operational excellence tools.
• Hire, mentor and develop team members to support business operations. Provide developmental feedback, coaching, and create a collaborative environment to enhance team performance and integration across site departments.
• Approve investigations and creation of meaningful CAPA for improved lab performance.
• Foster collaboration and communication across shifts and also between Technical Operations team members
• Perform other tasks as required to support the analytical laboratories
• Advanced ability to work collaboratively in a high-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple teams.
•  Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including establishing strategic direction and goals, and guiding execution while fostering a team based environment.
•  Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and follow regulatory requirements and GLP/GMPs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in science. Advanced Degree preferred.
•  10+ years of relevant laboratory work experience, preferably in a regulated environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
•  Experience with various bioanalytical techniques (cell-based assays, ELISA, qPCR, flow cytometry) and associated equipment preferred.
•  Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience required including management of direct reports.
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing and results driven environment.
• Knowledge of LIMS, ELN and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Sound experience of data handling and applied statistics.
• Experience with Quality Management System (e.g. Deviations, CAPAs, Change Management)
• Previous experience in manufacturing and quality testing of cell therapies, or product life cycle management is highly desirable
• Previous experience in managing direct technical staff is preferred.

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