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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t 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. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

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: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands

Bristol Myers Squibb has been active in the Dutch market for over 50 years, employing people across a range of activities and business units in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

The Netherlands is also home to our first European Cell Therapy facility , located at the Leiden Bio Science Park, the largest life sciences cluster of The Netherlands. This new state of the art facility is focused on commercial manufacturing with capabilities for multi-product Cell Therapy manufacturing. You can become part of this exciting journey. Check out this video if you want to know more about it!

The Netherlands has everything it takes to become the medicines hub of Europe, the so-called Boston by the North Sea. As we continue to expand our footprint by building this new site, we are looking to grow our team.

Would you like to become an important chain in our worldwide network to bring this new personalized treatment to patients suffering from blood cancer? Join us and be a game changer!

The Manufacturing Manger leads and drives the execution of manufacturing processes according to established electronic work instructions and production records for the manufacture of cell therapies with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s). The Manager is ultimately responsible for management of a team whose primary focus is the execution of manufacturing processes, monitoring and assessing operational performance of the manufacturing activities, maintaining a culture of compliance, innovation, and within their functional team including the safety aspect and being proactive in nurturing a safety culture (see something, say something, do something). Managers are required to guide the personnel in their team with technical knowledge to lead troubleshooting activities, provide investigation support, analyze process/equipment data, and identify and implement process improvements. The manager will be is responsible to motivate the high performing team that she/he has hired.

This function is responsible for resource planning of the mfg staff to accommodate manufacturing schedule and responsible to assure trained operator are available for manufacturing activities.

In the start up phase the Manager will take a leading role the scale-up of the Leiden CAR-T facility.

Key Responsibilities

• The Manufacturing manager will have a team of supervisors / teamleaders reporting to this role. In addition, those supervisors/team leaders will have a team of operators reporting to them.
• Setting priorities and constantly reviewing and improving safety and quality levels. This also accounts for efficiency, being able to benefit all resources effectively.
• Establishes together with her/his team department goals and is responsible for those.
• Establishes and manages the CAR-T operational team. This includes
• Hiring mentoring and developing exceptional people: Conducting performance reviews and identifying opportunities for career growth for supervisors and associates.
• Championing a culture of exceptional teamwork and communication across the organization.
• Ensuring people have and maintain the appropriate level of training necessary for CAR-T GMP manufacturing in a multi-product commercial facility.
• Building effective cross-functional relationships with Quality, Supply Chain, MS&T, EHS and Facilities.
• Ensuring a culture that embraces safety in the work environment and the safety of the patients by compliance with company procedures and policies, and cGMP requirements.
• Participates in the Tech Transfer Runs, clinical and commercial operations

WORKING CONDITIONS (NL Only):  

• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment that requires gowning.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (6+ hours). 
• Work in areas where handling human blood products (Biosafety Level 2) will be required.
• Will work in areas with exposure to vapor phase liquid nitrogen. 
• Will work in areas with the presence of strong magnets
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and shift structure. 

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experiences including the management of direct reports required.
• Adaptable to a fast paced, complex and ever-changing business environment. 
• Extensive knowledge of EHS and cGMPs and the know–how to work and manage within a regulatory environment.
• Demonstrates aptitude for engineering principles and manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in selection of team and effectively managing personnel issues.
• Has knowledge on how to include the Mission and Vision of a company into the Goals and Objectives set in the department

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Why You Should Apply

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t 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.

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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

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

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W e’re creatinginnovative medicines for patients fighting serious diseases. We’re also nurturing our own diverse team with inspiring work and challenging career options. No matter the role, each one of us makes a contribution. And that makes all the difference.