Associate Director, Quality Risk Specialist
Bristol Myers Squibb
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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
The Associate Director, RBQM – HOCT, ICN will mainly be responsible for developing the Quality Narrative at the study and/or ASSET and TA levels to document end-to-end RBQM for critical to quality (CtQ) data, processes, and vendors, demonstrating effective risk and issue management. Provide quality and compliance consultation to clinical trials teams throughout study lifecycle and establish a feedback loop to ensure mitigation strategies are adjusted when new or unanticipated issues arise once the trial has begun.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop the Quality Narrative (or equivalent) at a study and/or ASSET and TA level, to document the end-to-end risk-based quality management for CtQ data, processes and vendors demonstrating effective risk and issue management.
As part of the upstream protocol authoring process, partner with Drug Development, to embed Quality by Design principles and help identify study specific critical to quality (CtQ) data, processes and vendors and ensure adequate risk mitigation strategies have been implemented.
During trial conduct, provide feedback on risks to study specific critical to quality factors and ensure mitigation strategies are adjusted when new or unanticipated issues arise once the trial has begun. This will involve partnering with the CAPA CoE and Serious Breach pillar and Clinical Quality Assurance to gather input from audits, inspections, internal quality events, significant issues, and external intelligence to inform QbD.
At the study level, conduct quality assurance spot checks to ensure risk mitigation strategies are accurately translated into operational plans.
Assist the business in defining and establishing Acceptable Ranges/QTL and KRIs for CtQ data.
Support for cause, critical and/or complex quality issues as well as serious breaches for the TA, where deemed necessary.
Provide quality and compliance consultation to clinical trials teams throughout study lifecycle.
Provide regulatory intelligence on current and upcoming regulations to ensure we remain compliant with all applicable requirements.
Establish strong partnership with business stakeholders.
Partner with the study teams to ensure effective management of significant quality issues/noncompliance and important protocol deviations for CtQ data, processes and vendors.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of CtQ factors throughout the study lifecycle and adapt Quality plans accordingly.
Provide R&D Quality expertise, critical thinking, deliver training and share best practices and lessons learned into future trials.
Ensure rapid communication and escalation of quality issues, including potential misconduct or issues of significant deviations with project/products, to the business and Health Authorities, as needed.
Ensure compliance with ICH (E8, E6, E9) and other relevant regulatory requirements.
External engagement as needed with industry/trade/QA associations, regulatory agencies, vendors, and licensing partners as well as pharmaceutical company peers.
Other
Drive quality into the business through proactive quality support, mentoring and/or coaching and consultation.
Provide guidance and expectations to the business to enable execution of external and internal regulations on a global and cross functional level.
Lead multidisciplinary or cross-functional work/project teams; serve as part of strategic team(s) within the group/discipline.
Lead and/or contribute to the implementation of large-scale initiatives and/or organizational changes (such as functional optimization) that affect the department.
Act as a highly credible technical/ functional expert; routinely provide technical/functional guidance/coaching to direct and indirect reports/peers within the line or crosslines.
May influence the external environment through interactions with regulators, trade associations, or professional societies.
Actively share knowledge with others across multiple disciplines and across lines through existing knowledge sharing processes and systems.
Qualifications & Experience:
B.S. and/or M.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or Health or Quality related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum 8+ years QA experience or relevant experience in quality management, biomedical science, clinical development, or regulatory compliance.
Required Competencies:
Demonstrated applied knowledge of ICH/GCP, regulatory guidelines/directives, clinical research processes and principles of Quality Assurance
Very experienced in Risk Based Quality Management principles.
In-depth knowledge of applied risk-management including risk assessment, risk analysis, risk evaluation, risk reporting and communication, risk treatment and the review of continuous risk management
Understanding of BMS’s therapeutic areas – HOCT and ICN.
Extensive experience in regulatory inspection preparation, management, and related follow-up.
Demonstrated analytical and conceptual capability—including proficiency in utilizing data and ability to formulate clear business questions that can be answered with data.
Proven problem-solving skills to prevent and overcome complex process and quality related issues during clinical program implementation and execution.
Communication Skills: Communicates professionally, clearly, concisely and consistently both verbally and in writing to internal and external customers; excellent presentation skills for compelling peer and Senior Management communication.
Project Management: Must be able to manage complex assignments/projects and effectively deliver all expected deliverables in a timely manner and proactively communicate changes in pre-established goals and deadlines.
Considers global influences, situations, and implications when making plans or decisions, solving problems, or developing strategies.
Responds resourcefully to changing business conditions and opportunities, proactively looking for ways the organization can adapt its plans, tactics, or strategies.
Fosters a culture in which people continually work to improve services, and work processes.
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Compensation Overview:
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include 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.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.
Supporting People with Disabilities
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.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
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