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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Senior Manager, Automation Engineering, IT Cell Therapy Development

At BMS, digital innovation and Information Technology are central to our vision of transforming patients’ lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology. We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision making, and enhanced patient care. If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!   

We are seeking a skilled senior Lab/Data Automation Engineer to join the Cell Therapy Development (CTD) IT team.  In addition to having IT accountability for automation engineering and support across CTD, this role will also be IT Lead for all IT matters at the Summit S6A building and for the CTD staff based there.  

Desired Candidate Characteristics:  

• Have a strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare.   
• Ability to understand the needs of the business and commitment to deliver the best user experience and adoption.   
• Strong accountability and ownership behaviors, especially in matrixed work efforts.

• Able to collaborate across multiple teams.    
• Demonstrated leadership experience.   
• Excellent communication skills.   
• Innovative and inquisitive nature to ask questions, offer bold ideas and challenge the status quo.   
• Agility to learn new tools and processes.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with CTD stakeholders and implementation partner(s) to enable and optimize current and future MES/automation systems supporting Cell Therapy Development.
• In partnership with CTD stakeholders, help develop and realize a current state/future state MES/automation roadmap and support model, helping build a core competency within the CTD IT team.
• Support daily operation and future enhancements of CTD automation systems as an IT system owner and technical expert, effectively working across multiple CTD sites and systems.
• Support the CTD team based at Summit S6A building, acting as a single point-of-contact for all digital IT work.
• Support integration initiatives between CTD site automation systems and above-site, enterprise systems, e.g. LIMS, ERP, etc.
• Demonstrate expertise in programming/implementing automated laboratory equipment, automated data acquisition/analysis.
• Demonstrate effective skills in contributing to cross functional teams, with strong verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications & Experience 

• 7+ years in laboratory automation or data automation
• 4+ years managing direct reports or teams
• Experience programming/implementing automated laboratory equipment, automated data acquisition/analysis
• Experience qualifying and providing long-term improvements for automated systems
• Experience contributing to cross functional teams
• Experience with Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Hands on development experience with .Net, C#, NuGet, Oracle, MySQL, Azure DevOps
• Experience with Full Stack Development of automation tools

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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