Director, QC Automation & Global Deployment

Bristol-Myers Squibb; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Director of 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 deployment and cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities include defining system requirements, leading cross-site deployments, and driving risk mitigation. This role requires 12+ years in regulated pharma, 5+ years in automation deployment, and up to

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 across multiple programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills within a matrix organization.
• Solid problem-solving and risk-mitigation skills.

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.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Automated lab tech

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Director of 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 deployment and cGMP compliance.

Responsibilities include defining system requirements, leading cross-site deployments, and driving risk mitigation. This role requires 12+ years in regulated pharma, 5+ years in automation deployment, and up to