Material Operations Specialist, Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 50,764 - 61,509; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision care

401(K)

Paid time off and holidays

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Bothell is looking for a Material Operations Specialist, Lead to oversee supply chain processes for clinical and commercial products. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in GMP regulations, with responsibilities including on-site guidance and process improvement initiatives. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and practical experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive hourly rates are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 - 6+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience working with Quality Systems preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in project and/or program management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides on the floor support, guidance, and leadership to staff.
• Coordinates cross functionally with customer groups on workflow activities.
• Leads cross-functional initiatives to ensure clinical and commercial readiness.
• Supports continuous process improvement projects within the department.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of current GMP regulations

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of quality management systems – Veeva Vault preferred

Highly organized with self-initiative

Microsoft Office Suite experience required

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, information systems, business management, or related fields

HS Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Material Operations Specialist, Lead will support the Site Supply Chain organization through the development and execution of supply for BMS's autologous clinical and commercial products. The Material Operations Specialist, Lead is responsible for on the floor leadership, task and priority coordination, adherence to Site Supply Chain GMP processes, and support of various projects within the Supply Chain department, ensuring established procedures are routinely reviewed and updated for compliance, driving Continuous Improvement initiatives, developing departmental metrics and KPIs, driving change management execution, and implementing new processes that support the overall mission of the Bothell manufacturing site.

As a member of Bothell Supply Chain, this position routinely collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives and goals.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides on the floor support, guidance, and leadership to staff for setting priorities and accomplishment of departmental daily task objectives
• Coordinates cross functionally with customer groups on workflow activities and priorities
• Builds and leads Bothell Site Supply Chain compliance programs and processes
• Supports Bothell Site Supply Chain in collecting and analyzing data to improve processes, reporting, and communication
• Leads cross-functional initiatives to ensure clinical and commercial readiness of the cell therapy programs
• Serves as the point of contact for Supply Chain projects and operational excellence initiatives
• Owns and drives completion of change controls, deviations, and CAPAs
• Serves as SME for Supply Chain organization for all quality records
• Manages timelines, escalates critical issues, and maintains status dashboards to management
• Develops process flow diagrams, process outlines, and documentation to assist in evaluating and optimizing operations
• Coordinates between site-level and global colleagues on implementing new projects, representing the interests of Site Supply Chain in project teams led by other functions
• Identifies strategic and operational issues, developing proposals, outlines, and implementing solutions
• Supports continuous process improvement projects within the department and across site initiatives
• Manages creation, implementation, and compliance for all documentation, procedures, and policies
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with all functions at the Bothell site, as well as with external customers and stakeholders
• Champions and fosters a positive collaborative culture aligned with BMS values
• Creation and management of KPIs to monitor Supply Chain Quality and Compliance performance
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of current GMP regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of quality management systems – Veeva Vault preferred
• Highly organized with self-initiative, able to make sound decisions with limited supervision
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, information systems, business management, or related fields preferred. HS Diploma required
• 2 - 6+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industries
• 2+ years of experience working with Quality Systems preferred
• 2+ years of experience in project and/or program management preferred
• Project management and process improvement experience preferred (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, PMP)

Compensation Overview

Bothell - WA - US: $36.85 - $44.65 per hour. The starting compensation range for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available based on eligibility. Final compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary by role and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings may include Medical, dental and vision care; wellbeing resources; 401(K); disability and life insurance; paid time off and holidays; parental and caregiver leave; and tuition assistance, among others.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a shared vision of transforming patients’ lives through science, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes beyond ordinary. We promote global participation in clinical trials and uphold values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity.

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