Night Shift: Sr Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing - Devens, MA

VetJobs; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, MA is seeking a Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing to lead the clinical and commercial cell therapy operations, including 24/7 batch processing and CAR-T GMP manufacturing. You will oversee shifts, ensure training, and drive safety and compliance.

This role emphasizes building cross-functional teams, advancing continuous improvement, and managing documentation like SOPs and batch records, with a focus on delivering high-quality therapies to patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• 6+ years supervising staff in a management role.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Hire, mentor and develop exceptional people.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify growth opportunities for supervisors and associates.
• Ensure training for CAR‑T GMP manufacturing.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Supply Chain, MS&T, EHS and F&E.
• Establish and track KPIs and pursue continuous improvement through lean manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

People development

Lean manufacturing

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering

Tools

cGMP knowledge

Documentation systems

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long‑term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

The Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing supports the clinical and commercial operations of the facility. The Senior Manager will be responsible for the people manufacturing both clinical and commercial product with oversight of shifts that cover 24/7 cell therapy manufacturing unit operations such as media preparation, cell selection, cell processing, or product fill, all of which are executed in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).

Shifts Available

Night Shift (4 x 10) including holidays and weekends

Responsibilities

• Hiring, mentoring and developing exceptional people
• Conducting performance reviews and identifying opportunities for career growth for supervisors and associates.
• Championing a culture of exceptional teamwork and communication across the organization.
• Ensuring people have and maintain the appropriate level of training necessary for CAR‑T GMP manufacturing in a multi‑product commercial facility.
• Building effective cross‑functional relationships with Quality, Supply Chain, MS&T, EHS and F&E.
• Ensuring a culture that embraces safety in the work environment and the safety of the patients by compliance with company procedures and policies, and cGMP requirements. Models these behaviors every day.
• Plans for and executes commercial and clinical operations for a licensed CAR‑T
• Establishing department goals, tracking and reporting KPIs, and driving a culture continuous improvement through innovation and implementing lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Authoring, reviewing and approving documents, including standard operating procedures, batch records, material specifications, training materials and validation protocols / reports.
• Developing and communicating project goals, strategy and timeline with manufacturing management
• Implementing and operating manufacturing systems that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements.
• Ensuring schedules of the people, facility, equipment, materials, and documents are established and maintained to support the expected capacity of the facility for multiple CAR‑T products.
• Identifying and mitigating risks in manufacturing operations that could negatively impact delivery of safe and effective therapies to patients.
• Championing inspection readiness efforts and initiatives for Right First‑Time manufacturing.
• Establishing team policies, organizational structure, shift structure, and career ladders for Associates, Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers.

Product In The Devens CTF Manufacturing Plant. This Includes

• Hiring, mentoring and developing exceptional people
• Conducting performance reviews and identifying opportunities for career growth for supervisors and associates.
• Championing a culture of exceptional teamwork and communication across the organization.
• Ensuring people have and maintain the appropriate level of training necessary for CAR‑T GMP manufacturing in a multi‑product commercial facility.
• Building effective cross‑functional relationships with Quality, Supply Chain, MS&T, EHS and F&E.
• Ensuring a culture that embraces safety in the work environment and the safety of the patients by compliance with company procedures and policies, and cGMP requirements. Models these behaviors every day.
• Plans for and executes commercial and clinical operations for a licensed CAR‑T
• Establishing department goals, tracking and reporting KPIs, and driving a culture continuous improvement through innovation and implementing lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Authoring, reviewing and approving documents, including standard operating procedures, batch records, material specifications, training materials and validation protocols / reports.
• Developing and communicating project goals, strategy and timeline with manufacturing management
• Implementing and operating manufacturing systems that are technically sound, promote effective and efficient operations, and comply with cGMP requirements.
• Ensuring schedules of the people, facility, equipment, materials, and documents are established and maintained to support the expected capacity of the facility for multiple CAR‑T products.
• Identifying and mitigating risks in manufacturing operations that could negatively impact delivery of safe and effective therapies to patients.
• Championing inspection readiness efforts and initiatives for Right First‑Time manufacturing.
• Establishing team policies, organizational structure, shift structure, and career ladders for Associates, Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering discipline, or equivalent in work experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles required.
• Cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment will be required in designated areas which cover head, parts of the face, core body, and legs/feet.
• Ability to work in the vicinity of strong magnets.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience within pharmaceutical or a similarly regulated industry
• 6+ years supervising staff in a management role

Compensation Overview

Devens - MA - US: $131,750 - $159,650

City*

Devens

State*

Massachusetts

Job Category

Management

Job Code

Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

Affiliate Sponsor

Bristol Myers Sqibb BMS

Salary Range

>$100,000