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Associate Director, Quality Operations

1 month ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Bristol Myers Squibb Full time

Working with Us

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 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: .

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.

Ireland is home to External manufacturing's global headquarters, the business unit responsible for the management of manufacturing contract operations (CMO's) and ensuring reliable supply of product to patients across the Bristol Myers Squibb global network.

This includes management of, and working in conjunction with, third party contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing sites. In Ireland, External Manufacturing has two sites; Global Headquarters based in Dublin 15 and a distribution centre in Shannon, Co Clare.

For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at

The Role

BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit on a permanent contract Associate Director, Quality Operations, reporting to Director, Quality Operation

Based on your function, department or individual position, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your Manager the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time, over a two-week period, with the flexibility to choose the days that align with your collaboration needs

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Quality Operations Leader supporting the Technical Transfer of a Sterile Drug Product to a site in Germany
  • To lead the quality and compliance oversight management of third party manufacturers engaged by External Manufacturing within a cross functional team.
  • To ensure that the Quality resources working on priority Virtual Plant Teams (VPTs), or multiple VPTs are appropriate, effective and coordinated
  • Proactively manage Third Party Manufacturer and Alliance Partnership relationships from a quality and compliance perspective
  • Develop and manage the quality events, change control and market complaints programs in respect of Third Party Manufacturer and Alliance Partnership relationships
  • Actively support the BMS Fact Finding (FF) and Product Review Committee (PRC) processes for major investigations involving Third Party products. Prepare and present the information to senior management in support of the FF/PRC processes
  • Provide quality/compliance subject matter expertise to the wider Supplier Relationship Management, Global Procurement, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MS&T) teams in support of new projects, technical transfers programs, supplier selection programs, investigations, validation programs, etc.
  • Provide the requisite quality support to Global Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) functional groups such as Global Regulatory/Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) and the local country based regulatory managers in support of regulatory filings, product renewals, regulatory agency questions, etc.
  • Manage the quality metrics programs in relation to Contract Manufacturing Organization and VPT performance
  • Serve as the Quality Operations leader in Technical Transfer projects and Manufacturing Launch Teams (MLTs) relating to Third Parties
  • Prepare, negotiate and approve Quality Agreements with the Third Party Manufacturers and Alliance Partners
  • Review and approve the Annual Product Quality Reviews submitted by the Third Party Manufacturers
  • Support the Global BMS external auditing program by participation in audits of Third Parties as requested
  • Select and retain Quality employees on VPTs
  • Allocate resources such that the right person is doing the right work at the right time
  • Review and approve goals and objectives for direct reports
  • Proactively develop and mentor staff

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • In depth knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations pertinent to the United States of America (USA), EU and other international markets
  • Ability to assess the right balance between business targets and scientific and quality decisions
  • Ability to build relationships, partnerships and influence and/or enforce quality decisions at external manufacturers
  • Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills across all levels both internal and external to BMS
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • BSc or equivalent in scientific discipline
  • Five to ten years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Regulatory or a position within a Health Authority Agency
  • Extensive experience and technical knowledge in chemical, biological and/or pharmaceutical operations which enables first hand knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, quality assurance, regulatory affairs/sciences and interface with research & development
  • Direct experience interacting with Health Authorities and managing Health Authority inspections, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or European medicines Agency (EMA)
  • Direct experience in interacting with external manufacturers and managing quality at external manufacturing sites

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 scienceTM ", 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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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.

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 . Visit ) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

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

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1581122

Updated: :12:13.138 UTC

Location: Dublin-IRL

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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