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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, 2021 and 2022.  

Position Summary

This position is a fixed term (18 months) technical support role within the Lab Digital Sciences organization QC Digital Systems Technical Support pillar that is responsible for building and maintaining Environmental Monitoring (EM) master data in support of site manufacturing EM programs to ensure appropriate controls are in place to supply quality products to our patients in direct support of site routine manufacturing, new product introductions, & other non-routine testing activities.  As a MODA Associate Scientist, you will follow developed standards to ensure compliance with established procedures, methods, specifications, sampling plans, and data reporting requirements that include, and may not be limited to, environmental monitoring, compressed gasses, raw material, water, microbial, biologics drug substance and/or biologics drug product testing, while additionally providing ad hoc technical support to QC labs users to ensure operational and business needs are addressed to ensure timely completion of product release and stability testing to ensure supply of medicines to our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Data Management:
  • Create and maintain master data in the EM system, including plans and analytical methods.
  • Execute appropriate change management processes to document creation and revision of master data.
• Change Control:
  • Execute and document change control processes.
  • Review and assess the impact of method/specification changes to master data and recommend appropriate change actions.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate with laboratory personnel, manufacturing, analytical support, and IT teams.
  • Communicate technical issues and status updates to team members and management.
  • Ensure accurate needs and requirements are gathered for master data setups.
• Testing and User Acceptance:
  • Conduct dry runs and receive feedback from lab users.
  • Execute User Acceptance Testing for system functionality changes.
• System Improvements and Efficiency:
  • Implement lab system improvements to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Support product release, new products, and key performance indicators.
  • Support process for communication and update visual dashboards to monitor work queues.
• User Support and Training:
  • Assist with processing user account system access requests.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on system functionality and enhance site use.
  • Provide ad hoc support and training to users and less experienced staff.
• Project Management:
  • Participate in small to medium project teams.
  • Work with project managers to support project plans, schedules, and support stakeholders.
  • Support day-to-day activities and work prioritization.
• Compliance and Regulatory Support:
  • Provide support for internal compliance and regulatory agency inspections.
  • Author, revise, and review procedural documents such as SOP’s and Work Instructions.

Qualifications & Experience
 

• Education and Experience:
  • Minimum B.S. degree in a relevant scientific, computer, or engineering program.
  • 1-4 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with GMP microbiological testing is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Understanding of QC Operations and/or QC lab digital systems (e.g., LIMS, LES, MODA, etc.)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and other relevant software programs.
  • Ability to interpret and apply cGMPs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Interpersonal Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with a high degree of professional integrity.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills:
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and analytical thinking skills.
  • Ability to take initiative, prioritize objectives, and adhere to timelines while maintaining flexibility.

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 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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