Manufacturing Senior Manager, Liso-cel CAR-T, Manufacturing Operations at Bristol Myers Squibb in Summit West - NJ - US

Job description

• The Senior Manager, Manufacturing provides oversight of Manufacturing Managers and Work Centered Teams operating on a 24/7 schedule to execute Cell Therapy manufacturing processes while sustaining a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, innovation, urgency, passion, and continuous improvement. This role reports to the Manufacturing Associate Director.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Manufacturing Managers and WCT members execute Cell Therapy manufacturing in compliance with cGMPs, approved SOPs, WIs, batch records, safety expectations, and ALCOA+ documentation principles.
• Maintain hands-on process expertise across unit operations, support MRB data collection, provide weekend/technical coverage as needed, and develop CAR-T manufacturing and regulatory knowledge.
• Manage production resources by tracking availability, supporting scheduling needs, maintaining records of planned/unplanned absences, and hiring talent aligned with job requirements, budget, and BMS values.
• Set priorities, establish WCT goals, monitor performance, and report metrics and progress through Tier meetings, performance reviews, site control plans, and cross-functional manufacturing forums.
• Maintain 100% on-time training compliance, ensure personnel are qualified before performing tasks, allocate time for training, and disqualify personnel from GMP tasks when compliance gaps are observed.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through recruiting, onboarding, Workday profile maintenance, performance management, recognition, coaching, regular 1:1s, career development, and timely feedback.
• Lead deviation troubleshooting and quality record ownership as BPO/BTA, ensure clear and timely deviation entries, monitor metrics, identify repeat causes, drive on-time closure, and prevent recurrence through continuous improvement.
• Participate in CAPAs, Change Controls, and projects; define or own actions for Manufacturing and ensure implementation before due dates.
• Control expenses within area of influence, including overtime, supplies, and travel/expense costs.
• Model leader behaviors by maintaining shopfloor presence, conducting Gemba/Go & See activities, using tiered management, visual management, coaching kata, root-cause problem solving, risk escalation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of EHS, cGMPs, biotechnology principles, manufacturing systems, lean manufacturing, and regulated operations; Green Belt certification preferred.
• Strong communication, adaptability, strategic leadership, team selection, and people management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years of leadership experience managing direct reports.

Skills

Required

• Extensive knowledge of EHS
• cGMPs
• biotechnology principles
• manufacturing systems
• lean manufacturing
• regulated operations
• Strong communication
• adaptability
• strategic leadership
• team selection
• people management

Preferred

• Green Belt certification

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
• Summit West - NJ - US: $119,102 - $144,324
• 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.