Senior Manager, 24/7 CAR-T Manufacturing Lead

Bristol Myers Squibb; Massachusetts; 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 clinical and commercial CAR-T production operations. You will manage 24/7 manufacturing shifts, build high-performing teams, and ensure cGMP compliance while driving continuous improvement.

This role focuses on developing talent, coordinating with Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS, and delivering safe, effective therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as manufacturing functional area owner and manages commercial and clinical manufacturing teams and areas.
• 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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

People management

cGMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, MA is seeking a Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing to lead clinical and commercial CAR-T production operations. You will manage 24/7 manufacturing shifts, build high-performing teams, and ensure cGMP compliance while driving continuous improvement.

This role focuses on developing talent, coordinating with Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS, and delivering safe, effective therapies.