Senior Specialist, QC Planner

Socket.dev; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, MA is seeking a site representative and SME for QC planning and scheduling operations. You will participate in cross-functional planning meetings and communicate daily adjustments to testing schedules.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in science; knowledge of LIMS or Smart-QC is preferred. The company offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to influence throughput and capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science preferred; Associate's degree with equivalent experience may be considered.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience; may substitute education for experience.
• Demonstrated experience with operations planning and scheduling.
• Advanced knowledge of computerized systems and enterprise applications such as LIMS, Smart-QC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site representative and SME for QC planning and scheduling tools and participate in cross-functional planning meetings.
• Maintain and administer QC scheduling tools; review performance to optimize resources.
• Develop tracking tools and metrics to monitor schedule adherence and lead times.
• Propose and implement improvements to scheduling processes for efficiency and productivity.
• Support mid- to long-term capacity planning (personnel, equipment, lab space) and strategic proposals.
• Train others on QC scheduling processes and tools.
• Perform other tasks to support QC laboratories.

Skills

Proactive

Planning & scheduling

Risk identification

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Associate's degree with equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Smart-QC

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.

Position Summary

Serve as the site representative and SME for QC planning and scheduling operations and tools. Participate in cross functional operational planning meetings and project teams. Communicate daily adjustments to testing schedule as required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as the site representative and SME for QC planning and scheduling operations and tools. Participate in cross functional operational planning meetings and project teams. Communicate daily adjustments to testing schedule as required.

• Maintain / administer the QC scheduling tools.

• Review scheduling performance to ensure efficient use of resources and achieve performance objectives. Develop tracking tools and metrics to monitor adherence to the established schedule and lead times.

• Propose and implement improvements to scheduling process to increase efficiency and productivity.

• Support QC Management in anticipating mid- to long-term capacity needs and constraints (personnel, equipment, and lab space). Support strategic proposals.

• Train others on QC scheduling process and tools.

• Perform other tasks as required to support the QC laboratories.

Reporting Relationship

• This position will report to QC management.

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proactive, action oriented, with the ability to adapt to change.

• Advanced skills in organizing, planning, priority setting and time management.

• Ability to identify and flag risks or priority conflicts in a timely manner to keep deliverables on track.

• Advanced problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.

• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with other departments. Communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.

• Skilled in influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in science. Associate's degree with equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
  Netherlands: MLO level 4 or higher preferred, equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

• 4+ years of relevant work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

• Demonstrated experience with operations planning and scheduling.

• Advanced knowledge of computerized systems and enterprise applications such as LIMS, Smart-QC preferred.

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We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $87,980 - $106,605

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.

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