Manager, Supplier Quality

Life at BMS At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: The Manager for Supplier Quality will be responsible for ensuring supplier activities are in compliance with RayzeBio policies, standards, procedures and global cGMPs to support commercial and clinical operations. In addition, the role will provide leadership of material lifecycle management, qualification, change management, non-conformance, and continuous improvement. Job Responsibilities Oversees the qualification and management of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) vendors. This includes identifying and assessing new vendors, developing and revising Quality Agreements, and maintaining the Approved Vendor List. Manages site implementation of material qualification, vendor change notification, and material non-conformance programs. Manage the lifecycle of materials used for the manufacture of starting materials, drug substance, and drug products, which involves material qualification, maintenance, and reduced testing. Provides oversight and review of supplier complaints and responses Conduct quality assessment of supplier change notifications and ensure actions are driven to completion utilizing change management programs. Support the external supplier audit program as a team member and/or lead auditor. Ensure that suppliers have quality and production systems that meet applicable regulatory, cGMP and RayzeBio requirements. Evaluate observation responses, track responses and follow up actions to closure. Handle discrepancy reporting, deviations and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) related to nonconforming materials or services provided by vendors. Perform quality reviews and approvals for functional area documents, including Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), technical documents, reports, agreements, qualifications, and various forms. Establishes and implement processes to ensure quality oversight of on-site service vendors, collaborating closely with Facilities & Engineering, MS&T, and QA Operations. Coordinate and lead meetings with site stakeholders, other network sites, and external partners to execute vendor and material management programs, including discussions, negotiations, and dispute resolution. Lead the team in cross-functional meetings and initiatives concerning supplier and material activities. Participates as a core team member in any corporate or health authority inspections. Identifies and reports discrepancies from required work practices or procedures to management. Makes sound decisions by exercising judgment within generally defined practices and policies and applies appropriate notification to management as appropriate. Leads teams and cross-functional project teams and drives team performance and results. Contributes highly to departmental performance and quality initiatives; able to conceptualize impact of Quality initiatives in terms of cross-functional teams. Applies AI to improve team execution and decision‑making Other QA specific responsibilities as assigned by QA management Education and Experience At minimum, a bachelor's degree in engineering or a life or physical science related field (including biology, biochemistry, chemistry) is required. Minimum 5 years of work experience in Quality Assurance Experience in managing the quality of suppliers providing raw materials, consumables and services for finished product manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with material lifecycle management is highly preferred. Familiarity with Quality Risk Management principles is valuable. Familiarity with SAP is valuable. Knowledge of US, EU and rest-of-world cGMP regulations and guidance. Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication, and motivation skills. Excellent writing and oral communication skills are required. Previous work responsibility, which required a high degree of attention to detail. Well-practiced in exercising sound judgment in decision-making. Demonstrated prioritization and organization skills. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. This is a position that requires working in a laboratory environment, protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses are required while working in a laboratory environment with radioactive materials. The position may require occasional travel, but not more than 5%. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Compensation Overview Indianapolis - RayzeBio - IN: $124,449 - $150,803 Remote - United States - US: $124,449 - $150,803 The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance. Benefits: Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability). U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year. Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays. Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization. Supporting People with Disabilities BMS and RayzeBio are 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. 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