Senior Manager, Supply Chain Quality - Transportation

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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland

Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas including oncology, haematology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience. Our employees work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.

Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units. Many of the global business services, including the European Treasury Centre, Market Supply Operations and Commercial Operations have a presence in Ireland.

Ireland is also 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.

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.

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

The Role

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking to recruit a permanent Senior Manager, Supply Chain Quality - Transportation.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Management of Quality Logistics issues / deviation management
• Change management / CAPA
• Ensure GDP compliance for vendor relevant processes
• Ensure QAG (Quality agreements) with vendors and related entities are updated as per corporate standards
• Quality support during business review meetings with vendors (partnership with internal BMS functions)
• Contribute to GDP/GMP external audit preparations. Support audit execution as appropriate (Due diligences) & technical visits (changes, new vendors)
• Responsible for annual vendor assessments/ Vendor management
• Quality responsible for GMP - Redressing operations & local manipulations under responsibility of local market (this might include approval of master protocols, review executed documentation, handle related deviations, changes etc.)
• Return management. Handling product returns and quality assessment of disposition.
• Prepares trending of Deviations/CAPA and Quality compliance performance (KPI) for discussions with applicable internal and external functions
• Supports/leads quality risk assessments projects within supply chain area
• Support validation /qualification of supply lane routes
• Ensure transport operations comply with applicable GDP requirements
• Collaborate on logistics investigations, product inventory reconciliation/gathering distribution data to support any quality issue/query (e.g. Product quality complaints or deviations / Quality logistics issues)
• Act as SME (Subject Matter Expert) in Health Authority inspections for different entities (affiliates, manufacturing sites, etc.) for GDP processes (returns, recall, distribution, transport, etc.)
• Can deputize/act as back-up of other Distribution Quality positions (regional responsible managers and global). E.g. Trainings, Quality management system updates, shipment studies, Redeployments & Returns, etc.
• Perform/support self-inspection program
• Actively monitor & review with management quality relevant performance indicators for Distribution operations in the region monthly KPIs / Quality Management Reviews / Quality Councils data
• Can act/engaged as quality liaison for projects with GDP/GMP (e.g. business change of distribution model etc.)
• Helps on QMS maintenance
• Participation / lead to projects
  

Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills Required

• BSc/MSc within Science / Engineering / Medical Field
• Fluent in English and French (not mandatory)
• At least seven (7) years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or Logistics/Supply Chain in a pharmaceutical company or other related industry
• Thorough understanding of cGDPs and applicable GMP
• Extensive knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical health care operations, distribution and International regulations are essential.
• Proficient in GDPs and/or cGMPs regulations promulgated by the FDA, EMA or equivalent regulatory Agencies; ISO 9001 2000 regulations; and requirements for pharmaceutical products distribution
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
• Works independently, yet effectively in a team environment
• Ability to focus attention to details
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Knowledge of most common office software (Microsoft Office)
  

What’s Important To Us

Employees are expected to display the BMS Values, which move us toward our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases

• Passion Our dedication to learning and excellence helps us to deliver exceptional results.
• Innovation We pursue disruptive and bold solutions for patients.
• Urgency We move together with speed and quality because patients are waiting.
• Accountability We all own BMS’ success and strive to be transparent and deliver on our commitments.
• Integrity We demonstrate ethics, integrity and quality in everything we do for patients, customers and colleagues.
• Inclusion We embrace diversity and foster an environment where we can all work together at our full potential.
  

We have a passion for tackling the toughest diseases, which inspires innovation and speed in our daily work and a sense of accountability to the patients we serve.

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
  

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.