Senior Specialist, Validation Engineer II

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.

Job Description

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

The Senior Specialist, Validation Engineer II supports the successful implementation of manufacturing, and laboratory equipment alongside facilities and utilities at multi-use sites through interaction with internal customers and external service providers. The incumbent is tasked with qualifying new equipment, facilities, utilities and maintaining equipment systems in a qualified / validated state according to established policies and procedures. The individual participates in projects and ongoing work activities of low to moderate complexity. With minimum supervision and given general instructions, this individual carries out routine tasks and functions, and uses basic analytical skills to recognize and solve common problems of limited scope. As a developing team player, the incumbent interacts with their immediate supervisor and personnel within their own work group to achieve team goals while building trust and collaborative relationships outside the immediate organization.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and executes validation/qualification deliverables such as Validation Plans, Requirements Specifications, Traceability Matrices, Summary Reports

• Ensure periodic reviews and requalification is being performed in accordance with schedule.

• Supports equipment qualification and validation activities.

• Develops qualification protocols, and associated reports while adhering to a change management process.

• Author and review the Development/Review of SOPs, WPs, test protocols, validation deliverables, plans and policies as needed.

• Responsibilities include execution of validation lifecycle maintenance that includes establishment of validation document hierarchy, tracking execution work arising from change controls, shutdown/changeover management related to validation, and management of the revalidation and cleaning monitoring programs, if necessary.

• Execute work arising from change strategy, risk assessment, testing and compliance gaps.

• Executes portfolio of limited scope and complex validation projects under strict deadlines to ensure stakeholder success and bulk drug supply.

• Maintains familiarity on BMS directives and industry guidelines on qualification/validation.

Promotes and provides excellent customer service and support

• Regularly reviews, prioritizes, and promptly responds to end user equipment qualification and support requests.

• Provides technical support and guidance on qualification and validations issues. Interfaces with customers to ensure all expectations are being met.

• Maintain a positive relationship with all team members and site customers while promoting a positive team environment.

• Contributes to multi-function teams, representing validation.

Regulatory Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment with BMS directives and industry guidelines on validation and quality engineering.

• May be called upon as SME in both internal and regulatory audits.

• Responsible to contribute to the preparation for regulatory inspection readiness.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:

• Familiarity of cGMP in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Direct experience with equipment, facility, sterilization commissioning and qualification, critical utilities validation, and temperature mapping concepts is preferred.

• Knowledge of distributed control systems and automation (GAMP) validation concepts suggested.

• Knowledge in designing and implementing quality systems and validation program elements required to manage the validation lifecycle of a fully automated, multi-product, biologics / cell therapy manufacturing facility.

• Familiarity of regulatory validation requirements including FDA, EMA and all other Worldwide Regulatory requirements (ICH Q7, Q8, and Q9) particularly as it applies to biologics / cell therapy manufacturing.

• A working understanding of lean principles and six sigma process is preferred.

• Demonstrated high proficiency in project management, communication, and technical writing skills suggested.

• Experienced self-motivated individual who can handle multiple priorities to meet project team goals and timelines.

• Understands business needs and synthesizes solutions across functions.

• The successful candidate will possess the professionalism and technical competency required to represent the department before our customers, regulatory agencies, and management.

• Ability to handle difficult and unusual tasks, often using creative problem-solving.

• Working knowledge of SOPs, cGMPs and compliance requirements and regulatory guidelines (FDA, EU) and the general understanding to work within a regulatory environment. Knowledge must be demonstrated through previous projects of establishing validation philosophies and regulations at a site level.

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player and be willing to work in an environment where individual initiative, accountability to the team, and professional maturity are required.Strong level of problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

• Understanding of investigations, deviations and CAPA management in a regulated pharmaceutical industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of engineering generally attained through studies resulting in a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, related discipline, or its equivalent is required.

• A minimum of 3+ years relevant experience with process equipment, computer systems, manufacturing process control systems (automation) and laboratory instrumentation in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility.

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in equipment, facility, or utility qualification.

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.

Compensation Overview:

Devens - MA - US: $92,540 - $112,136

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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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