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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, 2021 and 2022.

Position Summary

The Digital Plant MES Senior Manager is responsible for delivery and continued reliable and robust operation of MES system technical design to meet business and process requirements. The Senior Manager is responsible for MES project delivery and support for sustaining operations in Cruiserath Biologics. The Senior Manager will lead a highly skilled technical team for MES Project and Sustaining to deliver the business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe and compliant environment and mindset.
• Engaging members of the site and campus leadership teams.
• People leadership responsibilities for a team of Digital Plant Technical professionals plus consultants and contractors.
• Leads the digital evolution of the MES workstream.
• Responsible for the Financial aspects of the MES workstream i.e., Expenses, assets, capital expenditure.
• Ensure continued operation of the MES systems in compliance with BMS Policies and Regulatory requirements.
• Application delivery and support of digital capabilities on of MES (i.e. Syncade)
• Application and infrastructure process support of digital capabilities on the campus. These processes include:
  • Site quality management systems (i.e. change control, deviation and risk management, etc.).
  • Computer systems validation.
  • System qualification.
  • Service management and integration (i.e. incident, problem, deviations, requests, etc.).
  • Continuous improvement.
    

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of process automation systems.
• Experience with Systems Development Life Cycle methodologies. Proven skills in management, systems development and implementation of manufacturing, quality, development related systems.
• Knowledge of SAP highly desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP and FDA regulations.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and reading).
• Experience working in a Pharmaceutical GMP validated environment.
• Proven skills in project management and validation of manufacturing and quality related systems.
  
  

Required Qualification(s) And Desired Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or Life Sciences.
• Minimum of eight (8) years in IT positions with at least two (2) year’s experience of administrative responsibilities and five (5) years of technical hands on experience.
  
  

Based on your function, department or individual position, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your Manager the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time, over a two-week period, with the flexibility to choose the days that align with your collaboration needs.

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, 23.5 days annual leave plus 3 Company days, life assurance, on-site gym and gain-sharing bonus.
  
  

- Hybrid

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

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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.

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