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Bristol Myers Squibb Specialist, Downstream Manufacturing in Cruiserath, Ireland
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 rich in diversity. 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 .
Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland
Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units
Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company's first European biologics manufacturing facility. This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company's growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus.
BMS Cruiserath has been awarded Biopharma Company of the Year 2019 in the Irish Pharma Industry Awards and is certified as a Great Place to Work since 2017, including as a Great Place to Work for Women in 2020 and 2021.
For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie
The Role
BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a permanent Specialist, Downstream Manufacturing (Downstream Bioprocess Associate) within the Manufacturing Operations group. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Downstream Manufacturing Shift Lead, the Specialist, Downstream Manufacturing will support the ongoing manufacturing operations within the facility, as well as commissioning and qualification activities for the process equipment. This is a 24/7 shift role.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Working with the manufacturing operations group, project design team, the CQV team, & the Automation/CSV reps to facilitate the implementation of the project design and validation of the MPCC manufacturing facility.
Creation of operating procedures & other relevant documentation for large scale manufacturing
Execution of commercial manufacturing processes according to established work instructions.
Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Takes part in investigations and optimisations of processes using scientific, engineering and lean principles
Operates all production equipment within the assigned functional area
Effectively uses process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and some supporting business systems (i.e. SAP. Trackwise, Maximo etc.).
Assists with reviewing batch and exception reports for each manufacturing lot in conjunction with Quality representative and provide input to related investigations and QA audit activities.
Engages in and supports culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence through ownership of improvement for work processes, equipment and safe work environment.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:
The successful candidate will ideally possess a minimum of Level 6 qualification in an Engineering/Science related discipline; however, relevant experience in a similar regulated industry will also be considered (e.g. cGMP, ISO or similar cleanroom industry experience strongly preferred)
Minimum 2+ years' working experience in a large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility
Experience with Delta V and MES would be considered an advantage.
The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
The successful candidate must demonstrate problem solving ability and to adhere to scheduled timelines.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional collaborative environment are required.
Due to the nature of the manufacturing role, shift work will be required for 24/7 mode of operations.
What's important to us
Employees are expected to display the BMS Values, which move us toward our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases:
Passion : Our dedication to learning and excellence helps us to deliver exceptional results.
Innovation : We pursue disruptive and bold solutions for patients.
Urgency : We move together with speed and quality because patients are waiting.
Accountability : We all own BMS' success and strive to be transparent and deliver on our commitments.
Integrity: We demonstrate ethics, integrity and quality in everything we do for patients, customers and colleagues.
Inclusion : We embrace diversity and foster an environment where we can all work together at our full potential.
We have a passion for tackling the toughest diseases, which inspires innovation and speed in our daily work and a sense of accountability to the patients we serve.
Why you should apply
You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, life assurance, and on-site gym
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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
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.
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo -accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1582891
Updated: 2024-07-02 03:00:06.865 UTC
Location: Cruiserath-IE
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.