CAR-T Manufacturing Senior Manager - 24/7 Ops (Devens)

Senior Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing Location: Devens, MA, United States Role: Supports the clinical and commercial operations of the cell therapy manufacturing facility. Manages the people and processes involved in 24/7 CAR‑T GMP manufacturing. Shifts Available Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm Responsibilities Serves as manufacturing functional area owner, managing commercial and clinical manufacturing teams and areas. Hiring, mentoring, and developing high‑performing staff. Conducting performance reviews and identifying career‑growth opportunities for supervisors and associates. Championing a culture of teamwork and communication across the organization. Ensuring staff maintain the training required for CAR‑T GMP manufacturing in a multi‑product commercial facility. Building effective cross‑functional relationships with Quality, Supply Chain, MS&T, EHS, and F&E. Maintaining a safety culture and compliance with company procedures, policies, and cGMP requirements. Planning and executing commercial and clinical operations for the licensed CAR‑T Product in the Devens CTF Manufacturing Plant. Establishing department goals, tracking and reporting KPIs, and driving continuous improvement through lean manufacturing initiatives. Authoring, reviewing, and approving documents such as SOPs, batch records, material specifications, training materials, and validation protocols/reports. Communicating project goals, strategy, and timelines with manufacturing management. Implementing and operating manufacturing systems that are technically sound and compliant with cGMP requirements. Ensuring schedules for people, facility, equipment, materials, and documents support the expected capacity for multiple CAR‑T products. Identifying and mitigating risks in manufacturing operations that could negatively impact the delivery of safe and effective therapies to patients. Championing inspection readiness efforts and initiatives for Right‑First‑Time manufacturing. Establishing team policies, organizational structure, shift structure, and career ladders for Associates, Team Leaders, Supervisors, and Managers. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles. Experience working in a cleanroom environment and wearing required garments and personal protective equipment. Ability to work in proximity to strong magnets. 8+ years of relevant experience within a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry. 6+ years of supervisory experience in a management role. Compensation Overview Devens, MA – US: $131,750 – $159,650 (annual base). Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available based on eligibility. Benefits Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Well‑being Support: BMS Well‑Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, Employee Assistance Program. Financial Well‑being and Protection: 401(k) plan, disability plans, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. Paid Time Off: Flexible time off (unlimited with manager approval) and 11 paid national holidays for exempt employees; 160 hours annual paid vacation for non‑exempt and hourly employees plus holidays. Additional leave options: Unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. Legal & EEO Statements Supporting People With Disabilities: BMS provides reasonable workplace accommodations and ongoing support. Accommodations can be requested prior to accepting an offer. Candidate Rights: BMS considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. Data Protection: BMS does not request payments or personal financial information during the application process. EEO Statement: Visit careers.bms.com/eeo‑accessibility to view our full Equal Employment Opportunity statement. Contact for corrections: View email address on click.appcast.io (specify job title and requisition number). #J-18808-Ljbffr Bristol Myers Squibb