Manager - QA Investigation and CAPA

Bristol Myers Squibb; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid company holidays

Annual Global Shutdown

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit, NJ seeks a Manager of QA Investigations to provide quality oversight of deviation assessments, investigations, and CAPA records. You will ensure compliance with regulations and company policies while leading cross-functional teams.

If you have a strong background in regulatory quality, RCA tools, and excellent writing skills, you will help drive a culture of quality and support internal/external inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM preferred; alternative education with equivalent experience considered.
• 6+ years in a regulated industry with 2+ years in deviations.
• Experience with electronic systems and databases.
• Strong root cause analysis skills (5-Why, fishbone, IS/IS-NOT, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present data clearly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team and lead peers.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex investigations and CAPAs.
• Author and review technical reports to support the deviations program.
• Ensure corrective actions robustly address root causes.
• Coach staff and lead investigations.
• Support inspections and audits as needed.
• Monitor metrics and ensure timely disposition of quality events.

Skills

Quality Oversight

Deviation Investigations

CAPA Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheets

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 (Mon - Friday 8AM to 5 PM)

• The Manager, QA Investigations, is responsible for quality oversight and approval of Deviation assessments, investigations and associated Action and Effectiveness Check records at the Summit Cell Therapy Facility. The role provides Quality oversight and assurance of the quality of manufactured products, in compliance with all applicable regulations and BMS policies and guidelines.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Review and approve complex investigations/ CAPAs / effectiveness checks associated with all aspects of manufacturing process including incoming, manufacturing, laboratory, facility, and utility systems.
• Author, review, approve technical reports, including but not limited to risk assessments and deviation system monitoring reports, to support the deviations program.
• Ensure the corrective/ preventive actions are robust and adequately address the root cause.
• May perform routine reporting and analysis of metrics to ensure timely closure of quality events and actions.
• Drive implementation of effective deviation processes within representative site/function.
• Coach employees on aspects of deviations/investigations.
• Resolve investigational process or system issues.
• Ensure investigation issues are cascaded to global team and liaise with global team on routine basis.
• Champion for culture of quality within the deviation program.
• Support monitoring metrics and take relevant actions (including work prioritization) to ensure that disposition timelines and other targets are met.
• Identifies improvement opportunities and drives execution of site/team continuous improvement goals and projects.
• Support internal and external inspections as required.
• May present individual topics during audits as needed.
• Maintain compliance with assigned learning plan. Support development and delivery of training content to cross functional teams.
• Support integration of newer team members.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert of the root cause analysis and investigations process and provides guidance/ coaching to less experienced staff with atypical events during day‑to‑day operations.
• May lead meetings and represent function at cross functional and network meetings.
• May be an Individual Contributor or People Manager.
• As people manager, provide direct supervision of personnel approving investigations and CAPA.

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to research, understand, interpret and apply internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of several digital tools like MS Office, Smartsheets etc. and ability to learn and work with new software applications.
• Demonstrated experience to interpret complex data & results, understand significant problems with multiple variables and critically assess and provide feedback on proposed CAPA.
• Demonstrated experience to critically review investigation reports, interpret results and assess and challenge technical conclusions consistent with Quality risk management principles.
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills with ability to prepare written communications and present technical data to management with clarity and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment and lead peers through changing priorities.
• Ability to think strategically, meet deadlines and support work prioritization.
• Able to independently work across functional groups and teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Ability to motivate and foster a positive team environment. Confident in making decisions, able to anticipate Quality issues and proactively solve problems.
• Curious and ability to think critically to create innovative solutions.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field preferred. High school diploma/ Associates degree with equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of experience in a regulated industry, preferably with 2+ year of deviation experience. Experience in FDA/EMA regulations in biopharmaceuticals or cell therapy manufacturing is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic system and databases.
• Demonstrated proficiency in root cause analysis tools including but not limited to 5-WHY, IS/IS-NOT, Human error prevention, Ishikawa Diagram (Fishbone Analysis), Process Flow Diagram, etc.

Compensation Overview

Summit West - NJ - US: $93,910 - $113,794

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. (https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/ways-of-working/)

Supporting People with Disabilities

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 [e-mail] . Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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R1608081 : Manager - QA Investigation and CAPA

Req Number: R1608081

Location: Summit - New Jersey - US

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.