Senior Director, Devens Digital Plant and Site IT Lead - Bristol Myers Squibb

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Summary:

At BMS, digital innovation and information technology are central to our vision of transforming patients’ lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology.  We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision-making, and enhanced patient care.   
If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team! 

Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Insights and Technology (BI&T)- BioPharma Operating Units, the Sr. Director, BI&T, Devens Digital Plant and Site BI&T Lead will be directly accountable to the US Biologics Leader and Devens Campus Leader and will be accountable for the Manufacturing Digital Operations and support operations of the site – to include Commercial and Clinical biologics drug substance manufacturing, site Product Development, and laboratory operations. Member of the Devens Site Leadership team and the BioPharma BI&T Leadership team. The incumbent will also be a standing member of the Devens Campus leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a matrixed organization composed of both site direct reports and groups of indirect reports to deliver effective, innovative, and foundational solutions that realized of the site’s next generation digital vision of a Smart Factory.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing information technology team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Strong contributor to the Biologics Operations Leadership and Devens Campus Leadership Teams and develops strategic and collaborative partnerships with them. Is a trusted partner and advisor to all stakeholders on site, demonstrating deep domain knowledge of shop floor operations.

• Responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of digital capabilities for Devens Commercial and Clinical Manufacturing, Devens site Product Development (automation), and Laboratory Operations that ensure maximal use of the site manufacturing capacity. The role will also provide automation hardware and IT infrastructure support for the Devens Cell Therapy facility.

• Responsible for 24x7 operational support across all capabilities with a primary focus on automation (control systems), information technology, site infrastructure and computer system validation used in manufacturing and laboratories operations.

• Responsible to strategically adapt digital capabilities required to prosecute the BMS biologics pipeline with agility and urgency.

• Responsible to strategically align site digital QC Lab operations with business applications teams across all commercial sites. 

• Oversee the development and management of the IT budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals. Negotiate and manage contracts with IT vendors, service providers, and consultants.

• People leadership responsibilities for a team of 40+ IT and automation professionals plus many more consultants and contractors. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.

• Demonstrate matrix leadership of IT resources in other IT functions: responsible for ensuring that all IT functions are successful in their delivery of services to the Devens site.  Key matrix IT partner functions include internal and strategic external partners.

• Promote a safe and compliant environment and mindset.

Qualifications & Experience:                                                            

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Information Systems and/or Data Processing) or in Computer, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.

• 12+ years industry experience in IT positions with 4+ years of leadership responsibilities and 6+ years of technical hands-on experience.

• Recognized as a transformational leader who has demonstrated ability to lead the strategic planning and implementation of digital capabilities in a multi-site global manufacturing network.

• Implementation of large-scale digital capabilities related to commercial, clinical, and research manufacturing operations including process automation, manufacturing execution and lab systems.

• Track record of effectively communicating, influencing, and partnering with senior business leaders to deliver superior business results.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain technical people leaders and build high performing teams.

• Strong knowledge of GxP, particularly as relates to IT (21 CFR Part 11, Data Integrity, etc.) and experience working in a Pharmaceutical GMP environment.

• Experience with application of Syncade MES, DeltaV, Aveeva Pi, SAP, LIMS/ELN and finite scheduling in biologics manufacturing. Working knowledge of S88 and S95 standards.

• Knowledge of Client-server and web technologies, Thin-client technology, MS Windows operating systems, Service-Oriented Architecture, Data communications equipment: Routers, Switches, LAN/WAN, Satellite DC and general knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Experience with Systems Development Life Cycle methodologies and knowledge of lab data acquisition and quality systems and processes.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

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.

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