Specialist, Upstream Manufacturing

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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.

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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 and 2021.  

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie

The Role

BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a fixed term contract (12 months) Specialist, Upstream Manufacturing within the Manufacturing Operations group. Reporting to the Shift Lead, the Upstream Bioprocess Associate will support the ongoing manufacturing operations within the facility, as well as commissioning and qualification activities for the process equipment. This is a 24/7 shift role.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execution of commercial manufacturing processes according to established work instructions
• Creation and update of operating procedures & other relevant documentation for large scale manufacturing
• Operating production equipment within the assigned functional area
• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures
• Taking part in investigations and optimisation of processes using scientific, engineering and lean principles
• Proficient use of process automation systems (i.e. Delta V and Syncade Interactions, OSI/Pi Historian) and some supporting business systems (i.e. SAP, Infinity, Maximo etc.)
• Assisting with review of batch and exception reports for manufacturing lots in conjunction with Quality Assurance representative and provide input to related investigations and QA audit activities
• Working with the manufacturing operations group, the project design team, the CQV team, & the Automation/Computer Systems Validation teams to facilitate the implementation of the project design, validation and operation of the MPCC manufacturing facility
• Engaging in and supporting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence through ownership of improvement for work processes, equipment and a safe working environment

 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• A minimum of Level 6 qualification in an Engineering/Science related discipline; however, relevant experience in a similar regulated industry will also be considered (e.g. cGMP, ISO or similar cleanroom industry experience strongly preferred)
• 3+ years’ working experience in a large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility
• Experience with Delta V and MES or similar control and data acquisition systems
• Able to demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A demonstrated problem-solving ability and the ability to adhere to scheduled timelines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

Due to the nature of the manufacturing role, shift work will be required as the site operates a 24/7 mode of operations.

 

 

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, but not only, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS Cruiserath on-site gym and life assurance.

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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 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.

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BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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