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Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: Director responsible for heading up the Engineering Function at the BMS Phoenix Manufacturing Site. The role will be dynamic to include Design Build and Deliver to major site expansion projects as well as functions as SME knowledge base for existing infrastructure and equipment. This role requires strong technical capabilities and leadership skills. Will be responsible for direct reports with responsibilities including but not limited to electrical mechanical and process engineering as well sustainability reliability and total preventative maintenance initiatives. See Job Description for great details.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain department budget:

• Prepare and manage departmental budgets and site long range capital planning and budgets. Ensure Cost Center Owners have appropriate information and tools needed to develop and to be held accountable to their budgets

Ensure adequate operational infrastructure and support capacity to meet marketing R&D and clinical needs:

• Responsible for the acquisition of new equipment and facility layout design and construction.
• Responsible for the maintenance of existing equipment and facilities through department managers and their staff.

Ensure department goals align with organization goals:

• Provide site master planning in accordance with strategic objectives while ensuring capacity availability and expansion capabilities
• Responsible for capital project conceptualization planning design execution and implementation.
• Ensure adherence to governing policies SOP and overseeing agency requirements.
• Select develop and foster a well-trained motivated and informed technical staff. Develops and mentors personnel while exhibiting Core Values.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree required preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years relevant work experience required preferably a pharmaceutical environment.
• 3 years leadership experience with direct reports required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Required Competencies: Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Word Outlook Excel MS PowerPoint Project Visio
• Advanced knowledge of cGMP OSHA DEA USP and EP
• Ability to multi-task
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced critical reasoning and decision making skills.
• Advanced teamwork and facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop others delegate and motivate.
• Advanced strategic thinking and ability to work independently.
• Ability to interpret / write general and technical business documents.
• Advanced qualitative training skills: responsiveness enthusiasm humor sincerity honesty flexibility and tolerance.
• Advanced presentation development and delivery skills
• Ability to solve routine and complex problems
• Advanced knowledge of cGMPs FDA MHRA and JP regulations and to ensure efficient uninterrupted service to the site.
• Intermediate knowledge of plant steam systems including high pressure and purified steam systems purified/distilled water systems generation and distribution and HVAC.
• Ability to deal appropriately with regulatory agencies

Working Conditions

• Requires safety alertness due to work around hazardous equipment and conditions.
• The incumbent may be required to stand for extended periods of time.

Definitions and Abbreviations

• cGMP current Good Manufacturing Practices
• DEA Drug Enforcement Administration
• EP European Pharmacopoeia
• FDA Food and Drug Administration
• HVAC - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• JP Japan Pharmacopoeia
• MHRA Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
• OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Association
• R&D Research and Development
• SOP Standard Operating Procedures
• USP United States Pharmacopeia

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.

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job such as required skills where the job is performed the employees work schedule job-related knowledge and experience. Final individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits please visit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical pharmacy dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability life insurance supplemental health insurance business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Years holiday up to 120 hours of paid vacation up to two (2) paid days to volunteer sick time off and summer hours flexibility. Parental caregiver bereavement and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement fertility/infertility benefits support for traveling mothers and child elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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 a supportive culture promoting global participation 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 an 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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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