Director, QC Automation

Bristol Myers Squibb; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks a Director, QC Automation to own the deployment and lifecycle of Automated QC capabilities across the Cell Therapy manufacturing network. You will coordinate priorities with ADA, AS&T, and receiving sites to ensure reliable, on-schedule deployments in a controlled state.

You will lead the technology roadmap, manage vendor relationships, and drive risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with cGMP and supporting regulatory filings. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of cGMPs and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Experience with automated lab or analytical technologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology roadmap and lifecycle for AQC equipment and software.
• Lead deployment of AQC systems across multiple sites and programs.
• Partner with ADA and AS&T to define requirements and validate performance.
• Ensure readiness at receiving sites ahead of go-live and report progress.
• Represent AQC strategy in network governance forums.
• Identify risks to deployment timelines and drive mitigations.
• Ensure AQC systems meet cGMP requirements and support regulatory filings.
• Establish KPIs and manage deployment metrics.
• Lead and develop the AQC deployment team.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Automated lab tech

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

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.

Position Summary

The Director, QC Automation owns the deployment and lifecycle of Automated QC (AQC) capabilities across the Cell Therapy manufacturing network. Acting as the technology owner for AQC equipment and software, this role coordinates priorities across multiple programs and partners closely with Assay and Data Automation (ADA), Analytical Sciences and Technology (AS&T), and receiving sites to ensure AQC systems are deployed reliably, on schedule, and in a state of control.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the technology roadmap and lifecycle for AQC equipment and software, including upgrades, vendor management, and long-term platform planning.
• Lead deployment of AQC systems at new and existing nodes across the network, sequencing and coordinating priorities across concurrent programs.
• Partner with ADA and AS&T to define system requirements, validate performance, and resolve technical issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for receiving sites, ensuring operational and quality readiness ahead of go-live.
• Represent AQC strategy and progress in network-level technical and governance forums.
• Identify risks to deployment timelines or system performance and drive mitigation plans.
• Ensure AQC systems and processes meet cGMP requirements.
• Support regulatory filings as needed.
• Establish key performance metrics and report deployment progress to stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team supporting AQC deployment and sustaining operations.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In depth knowledge of cGMPs and pharmaceutical regulations.
• Experience with automated lab or analytical technologies.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate competing priorities across multiple programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills within a matrix organization.
• Solid problem-solving and risk-mitigation skills.

Education & Experience

• 12+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years leading technology deployment, automation, or tech transfer projects.
• Travel: occasional travel required (up to 25%).

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.

Compensation Overview

• Devens - MA - US: $197,470 - $239,290
• Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $184,550 - $223,634
• Princeton - NJ - US: $184,550 - $223,634
• Seattle - WA: $203,010 - $245,995

The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.

Benefits

• Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
• U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
• Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
• Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits

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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