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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 rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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.
The Role
Bristol-Myers Squibb has built a new state-of-the-art Multi-Product Cell Culture biologics manufacturing facility in Cruiserath, Dublin 15, approximately a $1 billion investment. The new facility will significantly increase Bristol-Myers Squibb’s biologics manufacturing capacity and play a central role in its global manufacturing network.
BMS Cruiserath Biologics is seeking to recruit a fixed term (12 months) QC Manager to join the QC BioAnalytical Laboratory team. Reporting to the QC BioAnalytical Senior Manager, they will manage the day to day running and scheduling of Lab activities. The manager will provide guidance to QC BioAnalytical laboratory analysts. The candidate must have a strong understanding of the needs of a routine biopharmaceutical drug product/drug substance release laboratory.
They will also provide technical leadership and guidance to the QC BioAnalytical team on the establishment of the laboratory procedures and practices, quality system elements, equipment qualifications, and day to day troubleshooting of analytical issues along with support from the technical lead.
Technical knowledge should include some of the following Biopharmaceutical analytical techniques: Cell based, Bioassays, ELISA and Surface Plasmon Resonance (Biacore). Experience with managing people and meeting tight timelines are a bonus.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Oversee analytical methods and the generation of Certificate of test.
2. Support a team of Analysts to complete on time testing whilst removing barriers to assist in this achievement.
3. Review of corporate policies/directives and pharmacopoeia for laboratory compliance
4. Lead laboratory investigations to ensure timely close-out
5. Establish communication channels between all stakeholders to ensure visibility on end-to-end process
6. Troubleshooting of lab issues and escalating where deemed necessary.
7. Represent the QC BioAnalytical function at inspections on technical topics including but not limited to out of specification investigations, method and product trends, method transfers etc.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:
8. A minimum of a third level qualification (Degree) in Biochemistry or related discipline
9. 5 years hands on experience in a GMP laboratory setting. Previous experience in people managing would be advantageous
10. The successful candidate must demonstrate a proven ability to work independently and autonomously
11. The successful candidate must demonstrate problem solving ability, as well as the ability to prioritize objectives from multiple projects and adhere to scheduled timelines
12. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills
13. Excellent technical writing skills and attention to detail are essential
14. Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to contribute to and lead in a team based collaborative environment are essential.
Why you should apply
15. You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases
16. You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
17. You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance, on-site gym and gain-sharing bonus.