Senior Specialist, Associate Aseptic Process Validation Engineer

Biopharma Careers; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Wellbeing Programs

401(k) plan and protection

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Specialist, Associate Aseptic Process Validation Engineer for the Devens Cell Therapy Facility. The role supports aseptic validation programs and leads risk assessments to ensure cGMP compliance in a cell therapy environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in biopharmaceutical operations, experience with clean rooms, and strong communication skills, with responsibilities spanning documentation, regulatory readiness, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in cGMPs and multinational biopharmaceutical regulations.
• Experience in aseptic processing/validation and clean room design.
• Experience with internal and health authority audits.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of APS/APV and aseptic performance qualifications.
• Author qualification/validation documents and ensure readiness for APS.
• Participate in aseptic risk assessments and summarize reports.
• Create product impact assessments for personnel and monitoring deviations.
• Lead site change controls and support regulatory inspections as SME.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and sites.

Skills

cGMP experience

Aseptic processing/validation

Audits experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/biochemistry

Job description

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

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 Specialist, Associate Aseptic Process Validation Engineer, Cell Therapy provides process aseptic validation support to the Devens Cell Therapy Facility (CTF). The Senior Specialist supports the aseptic process validation program for the Devens Cell Therapy Facility (CTF).

Shifts Available: Monday – Friday, Standard Working Hours

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the execution of Aseptic Process Simulations/ Validations (APS/APV) and Aseptic Performance Qualifications.
• Authors qualification/validation documents (e.g. procedures, protocols and summary reports) and ensures Manufacturing readiness for APS execution.
• Participates in/Leads aseptic risk assessments and authors associated summary reports.
• Authors product impact assessments for Personnel and Environmental Monitoring-related deviations.
• Leads/Owns site Change Controls as required.
• Supports investigations and global change controls as required.
• Ensures safe and compliant cGMP operations, maintains permanent inspection readiness, and actively supports regulatory inspections as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Serves as a MS&T representative on cross-functional and multi-site teams.
• Builds and maintains effective collaborative relationships across the site and network, influencing site and network product/process life cycle programs.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in cGMP’s and multi-national biopharmaceutical/cell therapy regulations.
• Experience in aseptic processing/validation and facility/clean room design.
• Experience with internal and health authority audits.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Basic Requirements

• Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in biopharmaceutical operations, or its equivalent is required.

Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $87,660 - $106,224

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Work-life benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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