Manager, Quality Control Sample Management in Devens, MA

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Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Manager QC Sample Management at the Cell Therapy Facility (CTF) in Devens MA. This role will manage the daily operations of the QC Sample Management shift responsible for the management of QC samples and materials in support of the QC laboratories. This includes but is not limited to mentoring training and managing the QC Sample Management team maintaining and tracking testing samples retains scheduling lab operations supporting lot release creating and continuously improving processes reviewing and approving documents and overseeing sample tracking delivery and destruction.

This role works from 6AM to 6PM following a 12-hour rotating shift (36/48 hours over a 2-week period) which includes working every other weekend holidays falling on scheduled workdays and during adverse weather conditions in support of QC and the manufacturing facility. Flexibility to work irregular hours and short notice overtime may be required.

Shifts Available:

6am 6pm rotating schedule including holidays and weekends onsite

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision of QC Sample Management shift and oversee the daily Sample Management activities related to in-process final release and stability testing of cell therapy drug product.
• Develop and manage a daily work plan for QC associates. Report out quality and operational metrics.
• Responsible for management of QC samples and materials including chain of custody label receipt storage transfer and disposal according to GMP requirements and approved procedures. Facilitate cold chain transfers of samples as required.
• Hire mentor and develop the team members to support the business operations and employee career development.
• Oversee the training of the team members.
• Review and approve procedures for Sample Management activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement process improvements.
• Own and evaluate relevant change controls investigations deviations CAPAs.
• Apply critical thinking skills when working on new procedures or process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding task completion roadblocks and needs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Experience with cold chain sample storage and transfer in a GMP regulated environment.
• Familiar with Excel Visio Power Point and other software systems.
• Experience with laboratory LIMS and ERP systems (e.g. SAP) preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment and follow regulatory requirements and GMPs.
• Ability to mentor associates manage multiple assignment while meeting timelines in a GMP environment.
• Advanced ability to work in a collaborative team environment and train others.
• Advanced ability to work independently in a high-paced team environment meet deadlines and prioritize work from multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced ability to communicate effectively with peers department management and cross-functional peers.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors degree required preferably in Chemistry Microbiology or related science.
• 6 years of relevant work experience preferable in a regulated environment.
• 2 years of management and people leader experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

• The incumbent will be working around biohazardous materials.
• The incumbent may be exposed to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on occasion.

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