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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.  

The Role

BMS is seeking to recruit a permanent Senior Scientist; Master Data Global Process Lead, Lab Digital Sciences, to be based in either Cruiserath, Boudry or Devens.

Position Summary

This position is a technical leadership role within the Lab Digital Sciences organization QC Digital Systems Governance pillar that is responsible for owning processes and procedures governing master data that ensure standards are sustained and enable simplification of data analytics.  This role directly supports master data in support of the internal commercial Bio and Pharma QC laboratories and may indirectly support other functional area utilizing the system.   This role is essential to the development and implementation of master data to support new product introductions, site manufacturing, stability programs, analytical method transfer and non-routine testing activities to ensure compliance with health authority requirements and internal procedures, methods, specifications, sampling plans, & data reporting requirements for all BMS sites/functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Data Management: Develop and maintain master data standards for LIMS across all BMS sites, ensuring compliance.
• System Governance & Oversight: Act as a delegate for the Enterprise Lab System Business Owner, reviewing and approving system-related documents and IT issues.
• Team Support: Manage daily activities, prioritize work, and support team members. Assist with resource and budget planning.
• Data Management: Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of static/master data for lab systems to support testing activities and meet project timelines.
• Standardization: Lead efforts to define and execute standardization strategies.
• Collaboration: Partner with all levels of laboratory personnel, Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), analytical support teams, and Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure processes are designed and maintained to meet business and health authority requirements with operational efficiency in mind. 
• Project Management: Drive system changes, manage project plans, and communicate status updates. Lead or participate in large projects for process improvements.
• Metrics and Reporting: Monitor team metrics, create visual dashboards, and report on system issues to senior management.
• Documentation: Author, review, and approve procedural documents, such as SOPs and training content.
• Training: Train users and team members on system use and troubleshooting.
• Testing: Author and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts and coordinate UAT activities.
• Validation: Review and provide input on computer system validation (CSV) documents.
• System Design: Design, review, and approve lab system builds and procedural document changes.
• Change Management: Review method/specification changes, assess impact on lab systems, and develop change actions.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support for deviations and CAPAs, and act as SME during regulatory inspections.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement processes to improve compliance and efficiency in lab operations.
• Communication: Coordinate system changes with integrated systems and provide ad hoc support to users.
• Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated on lab system functionality and apply improvements.
• Recruitment: Participate in hiring and training new colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience
 

• Education: Minimum BS, preferably a Master's in biological science or related field.
• Experience: 6-8 years in biopharmaceutical technical operations.
• Knowledge: Advanced understanding of scientific/analytical techniques, Quality Control operations, IT, and lab data systems. Familiar with Computer System Validation.
• Lab Systems: Experience with Lab Data Systems like LES, LIMS, MODA, and Empower.
• Data Analysis: Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data, identifying problems, and recommending solutions.
• Independence: Works independently on tasks within expertise; minimal supervision otherwise.
• Mentorship: Actively mentors less experienced team members.
• Project Leadership: Leads multiple moderate to high complexity projects, including multi-site/function issues.
• Leadership Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivation skills for managing diverse teams.
• Project Management: Strong skills in managing and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Collaboration: Works well with partners, customers, and team members, and seeks continuous improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Networking: Ability to stay current with global and external trends and requirements.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understands and applies cGMPs, USP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Audit Support: Acts as a technical expert during Quality Audits, addresses auditor questions, and implements solutions to quality issues.

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.

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 [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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