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Bristol Myers Squibb Senior Specialist, QA Sterility Assurance in Bothell, Washington
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The Senior Specialist for the QA Sterility Assurance group is an individual contributor role responsible for the quality oversight of the site contamination control strategy, including Environmental Monitoring (EM), EM investigation program, support for contamination events, and quality risk assessments.
Duties/Responsibilities
Quality oversight and support for programs such as cleaning and disinfection, gowning, access and flow, facility modifications, qualifications, disruptions, and shutdowns.
Quality oversight and support of Environmental Monitoring Excursion Investigation Program, including CAPA creation and management.
Quality oversight and support for contamination investigations/CAPAs/effectiveness checks associated with, but not limited to environmental monitoring excursions, aseptic personnel qualification, aseptic operations, classified areas, utilities, and QC Microbiology.
Author EM and Utility trending reports at designated frequencies (i.e., quarterly, and annually).
Creation and Revision of technical documents (SOPs, Risk Assessments, Reports, Protocols, etc.).
Author impact assessments for moderate level site change controls, as requested.
Participate in quality risk assessments associated with contamination control program, owned by sterility assurance or stakeholder departments. Assist with facilitation or serve as risk champion for department owned risk assessments.
Support the Contamination Control Strategy, Quality Initiatives, and Identify continuous improvement opportunities. Support execution of site/team improvement goals and projects related to environmental and contamination control programs.
Routinely recognize and resolve Quality issues; propose solutions for complex issues and work with management to resolve.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members on projects related to contamination control program. Build and maintain strong relationships with partner departments.
Lead meetings and represent department at cross-functional meetings sharing data and knowledge across team.
Maintain compliance with assigned learning plan.
Support internal and external inspections as required.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
- This position reports to the Associate Director of Quality Assurance Sterility Assurance at Cell Therapy Manufacturing: Bothell.
Qualifications
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Excellent verbal and technical writing skills with ability to prepare written communications and present technical data to management with clarity and accuracy.
Advanced knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing, Quality and Compliance.
Ability to research, understand, interpret, and apply internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
Ability to interpret data and results, understand problems with few variables and critically assess and provide feedback on proposed solution and required documentation.
Ability to critically review investigation reports, interpret results and assess and challenge technical conclusions consistent with Quality risk management principles.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and balance workload based on changing priorities.
Detail oriented and task focused with ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.
Able to work across functional groups and teams to ensure requirements are met.
Self-motivated and contribute to a positive team environment.
Confident in making decisions for non-routine and minor issues.
Curious and ability to think critically to create innovative solutions.
Proficient computer skills with knowledge of several digital tools like MS Office, Quickbase, Smartsheets, and ability to learn new software applications.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, STEM, or related science and 4+ of relevant cGMP experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in Quality Control function in a cGMP manufacturing operation.
Experience in FDA/EMA or similar regulation in biotechnology or cellular therapy field is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to develop and maintain strong business partner relationships.
Demonstrated experience with electronic systems and databases.
Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and risk management tools such as 5-WHY, Human Error Prevention, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, PrHA, etc.
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $82,000 - $102,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).
The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decid ed based on demonstrated experience.
For more on benefits, please visit our BMS Careers si te.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.
Benefit 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 Year's 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.
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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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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1583889
Updated: 2024-09-09 03:57:52.822 UTC
Location: Bothell-WA
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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