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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 Associate, Patient Materials Operations role supports patient material needs / requirements for CAR-T production per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in controlled and/or classified environments under the supervision of Patient Materials Operations Management. Associate must adhere to regulatory requirements while performing job functions. Job duties are performed within a team according to an assigned, production shift schedule. Communication of production deviations and assistance with quality investigations are required, as applicable.

Shifts Available:

Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 10:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Performs 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).
• Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.
• Performs apheresis receipt of patient materials and prepares final product shipments for couriers.
• Executes receipt and discard of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells.
• Supports transfers of Manufactured Goods to off-site facility.
• Supports manual and electronic batch record executions, deviation investigations, and closure of CAPAs.
• Maintains timing according to the production schedule to ensure on-time logistics.
• Ensures all documentation is correct and addresses procedural/documentation errors expeditiously and effectively.
• Work with management to ensure adequately trained personnel are available to perform all
• manufacturing activities.
• Records patient material handling data and information in a clear, concise, format according to proper GDPs.
• Able to problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Works in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete tasks required by shift schedule.
• Must be able to work in an environment with blood derived components.
• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Available to work OT when business requires.
• Willing to work staggered day shift hours.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• OR Associate/ Medical Technical degree and 0-2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
• OR High School diploma/GED and 2-4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience

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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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