Associate Director, LSCC Downstream Manufacturing Operations

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

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To plan and direct the execution of downstream commercial manufacturing process according to established electronic work instructions and production records for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

• Embraces and effectively communicates the company, site and department mission, goals and guidelines, undertaking supportive actions which contribute to the fulfillment of these values and objectives while contributing to cultural evolution, innovation and leadership within the organization.
• Manages downstream functional area and provides direction and guidance to 24×7 operational staff in their daily contributions to the manufacturing process.
• Allocates departmental resources (equipment, labor and inventories) to match production schedules and maximize productivity, reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
• In collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing staff, identifies trends, variances and bottlenecks in the manufacturing process and assists in the development of solutions to maximize productivity, quality and process efficiency.
• Coordinates resources from the supporting organizations (e.g. QA/QC, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Site Engineering) as needed to support the core manufacturing process.
• Recruits and develops a high performing team with diverse backgrounds and talents.
• Coaches and counsels team members to develop their skill sets and create an environment of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation.
• Maintains and communicates performance metrics to her/his team, setting and maintaining high expectations for team performance.
• Maximizes the use of existing capital committed to the manufacturing process by eliminating waste, improving productivity and controlling work-in-progress levels.
• Establishes an environment which fosters continuous improvement in cost, quality, safety and customer service.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships inside and outside the organization.

  
  Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent; a Masters Degree in related disciplines is desired.
• A minimum of 10 years of biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience with minimum of 6 years of increasing management responsibility
• Mastery of SOPs, cGMPs and know–how to work and manage within a regulatory environment.
• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing process with a proven record in pharmaceutical technology, technology transfer, process development, manufacturing support.
• Demonstrated aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing automation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to change the thinking of or gain acceptance of others in sensitive situations.
• Previous managerial experience which demonstrates proficiency in selection, motivating and retaining a superior team, effectively managing personnel issues and planning and administering financial resources.
• Adaptable to a fast paced, complex and ever changing business environment.
• Effective communication skills with support groups in the coordinating system to obtain needed cooperation and support as required in a timely and effectively manner.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and continuous improvement methodologies to effectively identify and implement process improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication, and motivation skills.
• Knowledge of applicable business systems including: SAP, LIMS, Maximo, and Trackwise.
• Knowledge of manufacturing executions systems including: Syncade, SmartLab, and distributive control systems such as DeltaV.

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 the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.