Senior Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy Manufacturing

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it.

Position Summary

Cell Therapy is one of the most exciting and groundbreaking new forms of cancer treatments being studied today. The potential of this science combined with continued investment by Bristol Myers Squibb creates the need for ongoing growth of infrastructure and capabilities. The Strategy & Business Operations (SBO) team at the Bothell CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing facility employs best practices in project management to implement critical strategic and operational changes at the site. Execution of these projects expands and improves manufacturing operations in support of our patients.

Job Description

This position is responsible for leading the planning and managing the execution of major cross-functional projects, project workstreams, and programs for the manufacturing site. The project manager role contributes to the success of the site by partnering with leads and sponsors to apply an organized approach to project initiation, planning, and execution, driving the delivery of complex changes. This position works with subject matter experts across our manufacturing, quality, supply chain, information technology, manufacturing science & technology, and facilities departments. Typical projects supported by this role include manufacturing site readiness for new product trials or launches, implementation of new technologies and materials, information system updates and migrations, changes to the physical plant layout, and technical and business process changes. Given the dynamic nature of cell therapy, these projects require an individual who can create structure while quickly adapting to change and moving project teams forward. This position reports in through the site’s Project Management Office and is actively involved in the maturation of site project management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and execute the planning approach for large, complex, and high visibility projects and programs including project structure, governance structure, planning activities, and planning schedule.

· Identify stakeholders and drive conversations to align on clear project requirements, scope, and deliverables.

· Leverage site and global resources to identify the activities needed to produce the deliverables.

· Identify and secure internal and external resources required to execute the work. Support the capital asset request and budget management process where applicable.

· Develop and manage detailed project schedules. Drive and track execution of project activities to ensure deliverables are completed on time and in alignment with Quality standards.

· Plan and manage project team workshops and meetings. Communicate outcomes via meeting notes, risk and issue logs, and action items logs in alignment with site practices.

· Actively lead the identification, assessment, and management of project risks including development of mitigation and contingency plans to minimize project impact. Drive the escalation and resolution of project issues including leadership communication and collaboration. Ensure appropriate documentation of risks and issues for business continuity and continuous improvement.

· Control changes to scope and timeline in conjunction with project sponsors and governing bodies.

· Prepare and deliver presentations and project status updates to project team members, leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure ongoing visibility to project plans, status, decisions, risks, and issues.

· Effectively capture and share project information with stakeholders including use of online knowledge management tools.

· Lead planning and management of cutovers to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance.

· Lead and manage operational handoff and project closure activities in line with site best practices.

· Promote excellence in project management capabilities through use of PMO best practices, knowledge sharing, innovation, and process improvements.

· Identify and champion opportunities for more efficient or effective planning and execution of future projects.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, information technology, business, or related field.

· 8 years of relevant business experience including at least 2 years of demonstrated experience directly managing projects. Preferred 3 years of experience in a biopharma or health science discipline.

· Strong knowledge of financial, operational, and business management principles.

· Experience working in cell therapy, Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA regulated, or other regulated environments is preferred.

· Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Project, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficient OneNote and SharePoint user. SharePoint page development and Smartsheet skills helpful.

· High level of knowledge and competency applying predictive/waterfall, iterative, and hybrid project management processes and methodologies. PMP certification highly desirable.

· Experience driving large complex projects and programs forward with minimal direction and a high level of accountability from initiation to closure.

· Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Can efficiently manage and communicate a high volume of information across a wide spectrum of stakeholders.

· Effective verbal, written and presentation skills. Skilled in navigating across a global matrix organization and influencing others to achieve results.

· Analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills. Understands detailed relationships and can quickly assess the impact of new information.

· Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment. Able to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously and prioritize across competing demands.

· A passion for learning and improvement with demonstrated actions to advance project management proficiency.

· A team player who is skilled at building positive relationships and drives a collaborative project team and PMO work environment.

· Experience working in project management consulting a plus.

· Travel Requirements: N/A 

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Bothell - WA - US: $135,200 - $163,832

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 https://careers.bms.com/benefits

How We Work

Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.

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R1607039 : Senior Manager, Project Management, Cell Therapy Manufacturing