Senior Specialist, QC Planner, Cell Therapy - Bristol Myers Squibb

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The Senior Specialist, QC Planner role supports Quality Control Sample Management and:

• Serves as the site representative and SME for QC planning and scheduling operations and tools. Participates in cross functional operational planning meetings and project teams.  Communicates daily adjustments to testing schedule as required.
• Maintains and administers the QC scheduling tools, especially CELabs LIMS and SmartQC
• Reviews scheduling performance to ensure efficient use of resources and achieve performance objectives.  Develops tracking tools and metrics to monitor adherence to the established schedule and lead times.
• Proposes and implementsimprovements to scheduling process to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Supports QC Management in anticipating mid- to long-term capacity needs and constraints (personnel, equipment and lab space). Supports strategic proposals.
• Trains others on QC scheduling process and tools
• Performs other tasks as required to support QC Sample Management

The ideal candidate will:

• Be proactive, action oriented, with the ability to adapt to change.
• Display dvanced skills in organizing, planning, priority setting and time management.
• Have an ability to identify and flag risks or priority conflicts in a timely manner to keep deliverables on track.
• Possess advanced problem-solving ability/mentality, and will be technically adept and logical
• Show an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with other departments, and to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers.
• Be ready to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
• Be skilled in influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction.

Preferred education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in science. Associate's degree with 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; SmartQC preferred

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $82,000 - $102,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job isperformed. Final, individual compensation is decidedbased ondemonstratedexperience.

For more on benefits,please visit our BMS Careers site.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed in our careers site may vary based on the job and location.

Benefit offerings aresubject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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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 toadastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visitcareers.bms.com/eeo-accessibilityto access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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