Single Use Facility, Manufacturing Manager - Devens, MA

VetJobs; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Shift Manager for Devens, MA to oversee manufacturing unit operations for therapeutic protein production. The role focuses on execution, compliance, and process improvement, guiding a team with strong technical knowledge.

Candidates should have direct biologic manufacturing experience, supervisory skills, and excellent communication. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and cross-functional coordination in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of science generally attained through a B.S. in science, engineering, biochemistry or related discipline, or equivalent is highly desired.
• 6+ years of direct biologic manufacturing experience with supervisory/leadership responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs within a regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and related tech.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, complex business environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of manufacturing unit operations including bioreactors, chromatography and related systems.
• Provide on-floor training, guidance, and real-time problem solving to ensure right-first-time execution.
• Lead team development and cross-functional collaboration to maintain schedule adherence and quality.

Skills

Bioprocessing knowledge

Leadership experience

cGMP compliance

Process troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Tools

SAP

Veeva Vault

Maximo

Job description

Job Description

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Summary: The Shift Manager leads and drives the execution of commercial manufacturing processes according to established electronic work instructions and production records for the manufacture of therapeutic proteins in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s). The Shift Manager is responsible for management of a group whose primary focus is on execution of manufacturing processes, technical assessment of processes, maintaining a culture of compliance, innovation, and within their functional group. The Shift Manger is required to guide the personnel in their group with knowledge and technical knowledge to lead troubleshooting activities, provide investigation support, analyze process/equipment data, and identify and implement process improvements.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides direct oversight of the execution of manufacturing unit operations. These operations include but are not limited to the use of the following equipment and or systems: i.e., bioreactors, chromatography systems, media/buffer preparation equipment etc.), process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and supporting business systems (i.e. SAP. Veeva Vault, Maximo etc.).
• Drives right first time (RFT) execution of manufacturing unit operations by providing direct training, guidance, and problem solving on the floor in real time.
• Takes an active role in selecting and developing the team. This includes leveraging both internal and external relationships to build the best team possible.
• Ensures team adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and standard operating procedures.
• Ensures daily work coordination and distribution as demanded through the manufacturing schedule.
• Is responsible for maintaining schedule adherence and cycle time. Reports variances and communicates impact to cross functional groups.
• Manage daily communication to shift personnel. Supports and drives shift huddles and functional team meetings. Provides shift handover and communication working with other shift team members.
• Ensures oversight for critical operations through systematic walk down and checks of equipment and functional areas prior to execution. Review critical attributes and drive decisions.
• Build partnership with Manufacturing Operational Engineer Support to ensure daily data review and trends accomplished seamless operations.
• Provide critical communications upwards, downward and across as deemed fit.
• Ensure shift notes communication is complete and accurate. Provide critical update summary to the staff for all safety incidents and significant process deviations.
• Initiates response team for critical issues, managing team progress and providing detailed communication to management.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Knowledge of science generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in science, engineering biochemistry or related discipline, or its equivalent is highly desired.
• Direct biologic manufacturing experience of 6+ years. Supervisory and or leadership experience which demonstrates proficiency in selection of team and effectively managing personnel issues is highly desired.
• Extensive knowledge of SOPs and cGMPs within a regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing process with participation in pharmaceutical technology, technology transfer, process development, manufacturing support.
• Adaptable to a fast paced, complex and ever-changing business environment.
• Effective communication and technical writing skills with support groups in the coordinating system to obtain needed cooperation and support as required in a timely and effectively manner.

Compensation Overview

Devens - MA - US: $104,975 - $127,205

City

Devens

State

Massachusetts

Job_Category

Health/Medical other

Job Code

Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

Affiliate Sponsor

Bristol Myers Sqibb BMS

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000