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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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

Position Summary

The Material Operations Specialist, Lead will support the Site Supply Chain organization through the development and execution of supply for BMS's autologous clinical and commercial products.

The Material Operations Specialist, Lead is responsible for on the floor leadership, task and priority coordination, adherence to Site Supply Chain GMP processes, and support of various projects within the Supply Chain department, ensuring established procedures are routinely reviewed and updated for compliance, driving Continuous Improvement initiatives, developing departmental metrics and KPls, driving change management execution, and implementing new processes that support the overall mission of the Bothell manufacturing site.

As a member of Bothell Supply Chain, this position routinely collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives and goals.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides on the floor support, guidance, and leadership to staff for setting priorities and accomplishment of departmental daily task objectives

• Coordinates cross functionally with customer groups on workflow activities and priorities

• Builds and leads Bothell Site Supply Chain compliance programs and processes

• Support Bothell Site Supply Chain in collecting and analyzing data to improve processes, reporting, and communication

• Has an ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that ensures clinical and commercial readiness of the cell therapy programs

• Serves as the point of contact for Supply Chain projects and operational excellence initiatives

• Owns and drives completion of change controls, deviations, and CAPAs.

• Serves as SME for Supply Chain organization for all quality records

• Manages timelines, escalates critical issues, and maintains status dashboards to management

• Develops process flow diagrams, process outlines, and documentation to assist in evaluating and optimizing operations

• Coordinates between site-level and global colleagues on implementing new projects, representing the interests of Site Supply Chain in project teams led by other functions.

• Identifies strategic and operational issues both internally and externally, developing proposals, outlines, and implementing solutions.

• Seeks and supports continuous process improvement projects both within the department and across site initiatives.

• Manages creation, implementation, and compliance for all documentation, procedures, and policies.

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with all functions at the Bothell site, as well as with external customers and stakeholders.

• Champions and fosters a positive and successful collaborative culture, aligned with BMS existing culture.

• Creation and Management of KPI's to monitor Supply Chain Quality and Compliance performance

• Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of current GMP regulations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Knowledge of quality management systems - Veeva Vault preferred.

• Highly organized with self-initiative, able to make sound decisions with limited supervision.

• Microsoft Office Suite experience required.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, life sciences, information systems, business management, or related fields preferred. HS Diploma required.

• 2 - 6+ years of relevant work experience required in a manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related industries.

• 2+ years of experience working with Quality Systems preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in project and/or program management preferred.

• Project management and process improvement is preferred but not required (Lean, six sigma, 5s, PMP).

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.

Compensation Overview:

Bothell - WA - US: $36.85 - $44.65per hour

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.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , 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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 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.

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 [email protected] . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) 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.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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:** R1594818

**Updated:** 2025-09-12 03:01:26.544 UTC

**Location:** Bothell-WA

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.