Process Engineer

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Leiden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands is seeking a Process Engineer to support technology transfer and production of CAR-T products for global trials and commercial supply in Leiden. You will act as a process SME, collaborating across Development, Manufacturing, and Quality to deliver rapid, compliant, and cost-effective products.

Shift work is required; occasional travel for training may be needed. Join a team focused on continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and implementing process changes to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years manufacturing support or related biopharma experience (MSAT/manufacturing/process development)
• Knowledge of facility/clean room design, process design or equipment, automation.
• Hands-on with single-use technologies, closed systems, or cold chain/cryogenic tech.
• Experience with startup, transfer or setup of new manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and optimize end-to-end production processes.
• Investigate process deviations during manufacturing.
• Author/review/approve technical documents (investigations, changes, SOPs, batch records).
• Interact with Manufacturing Operations on Shop Floor and Front Line Support.
• Provide input on events during manufacturing and troubleshooting.
• Support change initiatives and process improvement.
• Own change controls and MSAT impact assessments.
• Participate in cGMP compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with BMS Cell Therapy network for lessons learned.
• Assist in technology transfer into Leiden Cell Therapy Facility.
• Work in shifts to support manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with local MSAT MES, PDDA, Manufacturing Ops, QA, and Supply Chain.
• Assist regulatory inspections as process SME when required.
• Data collection/analysis with cross-functional teams; work with Engineering/Maintenance on new tech.

Skills

Manufacturing support

MSAT experience

Process development

Automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or higher in science/engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Single-use technologies

Closed systems

Cryogenic tech

Job description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, \"Who are you working for?\"-a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. 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! For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb Netherlands, visit us at bms.com/nl or careers.bms.com/nl

Position Summary

The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the Technology Transfer and production of BMS CAR-T products for both global clinical trials and commercial supply. They serve as the process SME, collaborating with SMEs from the Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, while providing key technical support during the technology transfer stage of projects. The Process Engineer supports the resolution of process deviations, the evaluation and implementation of process changes and provides continuous improvement support to Manufacturing Operations to ensure rapid, flawless, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of quality products. This position is based in Leiden, The Netherlands. Shift work is required for this position. Occasional travelling for training purposes may be required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize the end-to-end process and permanently resolve issues that may arise during production.
• Provide technical input and investigation support for process related deviations during manufacturing.
• Author, review and approve the content of technical documentation (e.g. investigations, changes, SOPs and batch records, protocols and reports).
• Interacts with Manufacturing Operations on Shop Floor and in Front Line Support during Production Campaigns.
• Provide prompt input on resolution of events occurring during manufacturing.
• Responsible for troubleshooting.
• Support the change initiatives and the implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Own change controls and change actions and be responsible with MSAT impact assessments.
• Participate in initiatives to ensure safe and compliant cGMP operations.
• Interacts with SMEs in the BMS Cell Therapy network to exchange lessons learned and improve process/operations.
• Participate in the processes being technology transferred into the BMS Leiden Cell Therapy Facility.
• Ability to work in shifts to continuously provide support to manufacturing operations.
• Interact with local teams including MSAT MES, MSAT PDDA, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain.
• Actively Support regulatory inspections as process SME when required.
• Support internal collaboration with other MSAT functions for data collection, analysis, and interpretation and with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain.
• Work closely with Engineering /Maintenance on the design and implementation of new technology and new systems/facilities/equipment related to production process needs.
• Execute test plans and other risk mitigation exercise as part of complex (major and critical) investigations (e.g. Root cause analysis and CAPAs for OOS or batch termination) including lab studies.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering (advanced degree is preferred).
• Preferably 3 or more years of manufacturing support or related experience in the biopharmaceutical industry (preferably in MSAT, manufacturing or process development roles).
• Knowledge of facility/clean room design, process design or equipment, automation.
• Hands-on experience with single-use technologies, closed systems, or cold chain/cryogenic technologies.
• Experience with the start-up, process transfer or set up of the new manufacturing facilities.

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Why You Should Apply

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. 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. We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn't perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How We Work

Where you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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