Lead Engineer

About Bristol Myers Squibb

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. 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.

About the Role

The Lead Engineer, Equipment Commissioning and Qualification (ECQ) Delivery, plays a key role in supporting the successful implementation of equipment, utilities, facility, and laboratory instrument projects at multi-use sites. This position involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure timely and compliant execution. The individual in this role is responsible for managing commissioning and qualification projects for new equipment, utilities, and facilities, as well as maintaining existing systems in a qualified and validated state in accordance with established policies and procedures.

With minimal supervision and general guidance, the Lead Project Engineer performs routine tasks and applies foundational project management and analytical skills to identify and resolve problems of limited scope. As a developing team leader, this person works closely with their supervisor and team to meet project goals while building strong relationships with other departments. They will also be responsible for managing contract project teams to ensure work is completed on time and in compliance with requirements.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and Qualification Activities:
  • Maintain qualified equipment systems in compliance with policies, guidelines, and procedures
  • Develop qualification protocols and associated reports while adhering to a change management process
  • Execute equipment qualifications and validation protocols
  • Supervise vendors for qualification functions
  • Support development of equipment operational procedures
  • Support equipment validation activities
  • Develop validation/qualification deliverables such as Validation Plans, Requirements Specifications, Design Specifications, Traceability Matrices, and Summary Reports
  • Support Change Management process
• Project Work Support:
  • Manage equipment implementation projects including scheduling, site prep, installation, qualification, and turnover to business area
  • Support internal customer groups in the operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of equipment to meet business needs in accordance with required schedules or dates
  • Lead and oversee contract project teams to ensure timely execution and adherence to all compliance and quality requirements
  • Complete all qualification and validation documentation with accuracy, completeness, and compliance to BMS standards
• Customer Service and Support:
  • Regularly review, prioritize, and promptly respond to customer equipment qualification and support requests
  • Provide technical support and guidance on equipment qualification issues
  • Interface with customers to ensure all expectations are being met
  • Provide technical support and guidance on equipment, utilities, facilities, and computerized systems qualification and validations issues
  • Maintain a positive relationship with all team members and site customers while promoting a positive team environment
• Regulatory Responsibilities:
  • Ensure equipment, facilities, and programs are maintained in compliance
  • May participate in deviation investigations as SME

Requirements

• Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21CFR part 11, computer systems validation requirements, and good documentation practices
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and laboratory systems
• Understanding of investigations, deviations, and CAPA management in a regulated pharmaceutical industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience dealing with a diverse workforce
• Strong multi-tasking ability in conjunction with proven organizational skills
• Ability to organize assigned tasks in a high-paced environment and concurrently monitor tasks/assignments with others that may impact timely completion
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously
• Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with extensive background in database systems
• Innate ability to learn new software, such as corporate intranet and enterprise business tools

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science-related discipline preferred but can be substituted with sufficient relevant experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience performing/supporting activities in a GMP environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in equipment, facility, or utility qualification
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience in a GMP environment

Pay

Summit West - NJ - US: $88,450 - $107,182

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support
• Work-life Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off for US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval), 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, or Rayzebio employees)
  • Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico, and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
  • Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs, and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

Schedule

BMS has an 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