Senior Manager, Technical Operations

Bristol Myers Squibb; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Operations in Princeton, NJ. You will lead animal facility operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, staff development, and cross-site collaboration to support in-vivo pharmacology and biology studies.

The role requires overseeing supervisors, optimizing workflows, and maintaining animal welfare standards while partnering with research teams to advance program goals.

Qualifications

• BS degree in life sciences or equivalent required.
• AALAS LAT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervisors and ensure quality and effective performance of tasks.
• Manage workforce activities including scheduling, attendance, and assignments under union agreements.
• Lead supervisory team in developing cross-functional capabilities and aligning with company strategy.
• Partner with supervisory staff to create development plans supporting departmental objectives.
• Review staff assignments and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Develop and deliver training programs for Veterinary Sciences and research staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and animal welfare standards in facilities and protocols.
• Coordinate with principal investigators and research teams to optimize in-vivo study workflows.

Skills

People leadership

Team development

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Animal welfare

Cross-functional collaboration

Training programs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences

AALAS LAT certification

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.

The Senior Manager, Technical Operations manages the daily operations of one or more animal facilities and specialty areas, including areas supporting USDA-regulated species, infectious disease/BSL-2 activities, and in-vivo pharmacology and biology studies. The role provides leadership to supervisors and staff, maintains regulatory and animal welfare standards, optimizes operational workflows and resource allocation, and directs departmental projects or programs that may involve cross-site collaboration.

People Leadership and Team Development

• Oversee supervisors who maintain full ownership of assigned areas of responsibility as subject matter experts.

• Manage workforce activities involving union-represented employees, including scheduling, attendance, and work assignments consistent with the collective bargaining agreement.

• Lead the supervisory team in developing cross-functional capabilities and building team effectiveness.

• Partner with supervisory staff to create development plans that support company strategy and departmental objectives.

• Review staff work assignments and ensure the quality and effective performance of assigned tasks.

• Recommend, develop, and deliver training programs that create growth opportunities for Veterinary Sciences and research staff.

Operations and Facility Management

• Set standards and provide guidance for daily operations, animal room preparation, environmental parameters, and relevant reports, and take corrective action as necessary.

• Assist in the oversight of daily activities and the development of staff and programs.

• Meet regularly with research staff to assess operational needs, including personnel, equipment, and space allocation within animal husbandry operations.

• Oversee the maintenance, use, disposition, and inventory of equipment used for animal care or laboratory activities.

• Provide direction for major departmental project and program activities, which may involve multi-site interactions.

Compliance, Quality, and Animal Welfare

• Uphold regulatory and animal welfare standards for laboratory animal care, husbandry, facilities, and the overall animal macroenvironment.

• Lead the review and update of Veterinary Sciences Standard Operating Procedures according to the assigned review schedule.

• Apply knowledge of clinical observation and treatment methods to strengthen the animal care program and support animal health and well-being.

• Monitor and promote the quality and effectiveness of the animal husbandry program.

Scientific and Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work with principal investigators and research staff to optimize workflows for in-vivo studies.

• Recommend, develop, and deliver training for Veterinary Sciences employees and research staff on techniques required for compliance with research protocols.

Degree Requirements:

A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in life sciences or an equivalent discipline is required. An associate degree may be considered with at least two to five years of supervisory experience.

Experience Required:

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level is required.

Demonstrated leadership and managerial experience in laboratory animal care and use programs is required. Experience should include experimental methodology, animal facility operations, USDA-regulated species, and the regulations, guidelines, and accreditation expectations governing animal care and use programs.

Key Competency:

• Outstanding team-building, leadership, and managerial capability
• Knowledge of experimental methodology and animal facility operations
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines governing animal care and use programs
• Solid foundation in the care and maintenance of USDA-regulated species and applicable Animal Welfare Act requirements
• Clear understanding of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and AAALAC expectations for facility operations
• Mastery of all Veterinary Sciences SOPs and a good understanding of related EHS and Facilities procedures, with proficiency in integrating this knowledge with strategic objectives

Local or cross-site travel may be required to support multi-site project and program activities.

This position requires on-call/on-site responsibilities during evenings and weekends.

The position may involve work in animal facilities, infectious disease/BSL-2 areas, and in-vivo study support areas. Potential exposures may include animal-related materials and biologic or other hazards managed through applicable company, Veterinary Sciences, and Environmental Health and Safety procedures.

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Compensation Overview:

Princeton - NJ - US: $124,970 - $151,431

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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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