IT Director Cell Therapy Devens Manufacturing Site BIT Lead
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Challenging. Meaningful. Lifechanging. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here uniquely interesting work happens every day in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. Youll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope alongside highachieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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The Director Cell Therapy Devens Manufacturing Site BI&T Lead position plays a critical role in managing all corporate & locally supported infrastructure and software at the Devens MA Cell Therapy manufacturing site. We are seeking a skilled and experienced IT Platform and Product Manager to oversee the IT operations at our manufacturing site. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing managing IT platforms ensuring seamless integration and functionality and driving product development initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing processes IT infrastructure and the ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams to deliver innovative solutions. The role must excel at supporting the sites daily operations manage the Profit & Loss Statement (P&L) while also developing a strategic IT roadmap for the site. This role will work closely with executive leadership and other key stakeholders to support the organizations growth and success.
This role will report to the Executive Director BI&T Cell Therapy Manufacturing Operations and will also be part of CTGM BI&T Leadership Team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead a matrixed organization composed of both site direct reports and groups of indirect reports to deliver effective innovative and stable solutions that meet the needs of the site. Lead mentor and develop a highperforming IT team fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.
Active member of the Cell Therapy Site Leadership Team (SLT). Collaborate with site leadership to develop support and align strategies for business process improvements through information systems automation.
Function as the liaison and the single point of contact between site leadership and corporate IT.
IT Platform Management:
Oversee the development implementation and maintenance of IT platforms to support manufacturing operations.
Ensure the integration and compatibility of various IT systems and platforms.
Monitor and optimize platform performance reliability and security.
Project Management:
Plan execute and manage BI&T projects ensuring they are delivered on time within scope and within budget.
Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve issues as they arise.
Track project progress and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
Develop and implement comprehensive IT strategies that support the organizations business objectives and growth plans. Ensure the IT applications can support the current and the expected future patient capacity.
Oversee the development and management of the IT budget ensuring alignment with financial goals.
Accountable for continuous operation maintenance and improvement of process automation systems MES LIMS application integrations local manufacturing quality control and quality management site IT systems as well as associated site infrastructure.
Provide IT leadership to site regulatory inspection readiness and data integrity initiatives.
Participate in highlevel strategic communications with the business and site leadership teams.
Manage new demand from the various site functions (Manufacturing Operations Quality Supply Chain Manufacturing Science & Technology) through the IT stage gate process.
Identify key technology trends and how new technologies might be leveraged to provide better solutions to the manufacturing site.
Negotiate and manage contracts with IT vendors service providers and consultants.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors degree in an Information Technology life sciences or engineering discipline (Masters Degree preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of equivalent biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience.
Four(4 years of leadership experience strongly desired.
Proven experience in IT platform management and manufacturing site IT operations.
Extensive experience in an IT leadership role with a proven track record of successful IT strategy development and preferably within a pharmaceutical technical operations environment. Experience should range from manufacturing and quality control systems to GxP quality management systems.
Demonstrated Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Indepth knowledge of IT infrastructure systems change management staff mentoring performance evaluation lifelong learning and diagnosis of sources of problems in both technology and business processes.
Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements in the areas of current Good Manufacturing Process (cGMP).
Understanding of regulatory requirements and the role technology plays in satisfying those requirements is essential to this position.
Thorough understanding of best practices in SDLC and ITIL.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Must be client servicedriven with excellent relationship management and analytical skills.
MES Automation IT Quality & Compliance Enterprise System Integrations IT infrastructure and IT Lab Systems experience preferred.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesnt 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.
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Onsite Protocol
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Siteessential roles require 100 of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Sitebydesign 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 fieldbased and remotebydesign 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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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
