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The role
BMS Global Quality External Manufacturing is looking to recruit a Senior Manager API Quality Operations on a 12 month contract.
Job Function
Provide quality operations and compliance oversight management to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient and intermediate contract manufacturing organisations (CMO) engaged by External Manufacturing within a cross functional team
Proactively manage contract manufacturer relationships from a quality and compliance perspective. Build strong effective working relationships with CMO’s
Quality lead for a Virtual Plant Team (VPT) or managing a significant portfolio at a CMO
Develop and manage the quality events, change control and market complaints programs in respect of contract manufacturers. Ensure an effective deviation management system is in place to deal with vendor non-conformances from third party suppliers. Review process validation protocols and reports and also process verification/campaign reports for CMO’s where relevant.
Ensure Quality by Design (QbD) principles are implemented for all new products at CMO’s. Review and approval of process risk assessment, process verification reports for CMO’s for intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API). Support pre-approval inspections
Manage all activities associated with vendor approvals
Provide quality/compliance subject matter expertise to the wider Supplier Relationship Management, Global Procurement, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) teams in support of new projects, technical transfers programs, supplier selection programs, investigations, validation programs, etc.
Provide the requisite quality support to Global Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) functional groups such as Global Regulatory/Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) and the local country based regulatory managers in support of regulatory filings, product renewals, regulatory agency questions, etc.
Manage the quality metrics programs in relation to CMO performance
Serve as the Quality Operations Leader in Technical Transfer projects and Manufacturing Launch Teams (MLTs) relating to Third Parties
Prepare, negotiate and approve Quality Agreements and purchase specs with CMO’s
Review and approve the Annual Product Reviews submitted by the CMO’s Support the Global BMS external auditing program by participation in audits of Third Parties as requested
Mange information/provide information for quality council meeting
Assess and implement corporate policies and directives
Liaise with auditors of external vendors and suppliers. Review vendor audits to identify trends. Manage audit observation closure.
Review and update CMO Bona Fides as required
Carry out annual risk assessments for CMOs
Review and update stability protocols as necessary
Proactive management of direct reports as necessary
Review and approving goals and objectives for direct reports
Proactively manage the development of direct reports
Carry out batch release as required
Note: Travel will be required on a routine basis as part of this role (approx. 25%).
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:
Minimum a BSc, preferably with a postgraduate qualification and minimum 5 years´ experience in a GMP manufacturing environment. Operational Excellence (OpEx) experience desirable.
Five years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in API manufacture, preferably in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Regulatory or a position within a Health Authority Agency.
Extensive experience and technical knowledge in chemical, biological and/or pharmaceutical operations which enables first-hand knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, regulatory affairs/sciences, and interface with research & development
In depth knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations pertinent to the United States of America (USA), European Union (EU) and other international markets
Ability to build relationships, partnerships and influence and/or enforce quality decisions at external manufacturers
Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills across all levels both internal and external to BMS
Exhibits BMS BioPharma Behaviors
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Why you should apply
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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
BMS has an 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.
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R1601601 : Senior Manager API Quality Operations