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Summary:

Associate Director responsible for heading up the Engineering Function at the BMS Phoenix Manufacturing Site. The role will be dynamic to include Design, Build and Deliver to major site expansion projects as well as functions as SME knowledge base for existing infrastructure and equipment. This role requires strong technical capabilities and leadership skills. Will be responsible for direct reports with responsibilities including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, and process engineering as well sustainability, reliability and total preventative maintenance initiatives. See Job Description for great details.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain department budget:

+ Prepare and manage departmental budgets and site long range capital planning and budgets. Ensure Cost Center Owners have appropriate information and tools needed to develop and to be held accountable to their budgets

Ensure adequate operational, infrastructure, and support capacity to meet marketing, R&D, and clinical needs:

+ Responsible for the acquisition of new equipment, and facility layout, design, and construction.

+ Responsible for the maintenance of existing equipment and facilities through department managers and their staff.

Ensure department goals align with organization goals:

+ Provide site master planning in accordance with strategic objectives while ensuring capacity availability and expansion capabilities

+ Responsible for capital project conceptualization, planning, design, execution, and implementation.

+ Ensure adherence to governing policies, SOP, and overseeing agency requirements.

+ Select, develop and foster a well-trained, motivated and informed technical staff. Develops and mentor's personnel while exhibiting Core Values.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

+ Advanced degree preferred.

+ 10 years' relevant work experience required, preferably a pharmaceutical environment.

+ 3 years' leadership experience with direct reports required.

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Required Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, MS PowerPoint, Project, Visio

+ Advanced knowledge of cGMP, OSHA, DEA, USP and EP

+ Ability to multi-task

+ Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

+ Advanced organizational and time management skills.

+ Advanced critical reasoning and decision making skills.

+ Advanced teamwork and facilitation skills.

+ Ability to develop others, delegate, and motivate.

+ Advanced strategic thinking and ability to work independently.

+ Ability to interpret / write general and technical business documents.

+ Advanced qualitative training skills: responsiveness, enthusiasm, humor, sincerity, honesty, flexibility and tolerance.

+ Advanced presentation development and delivery skills

+ Ability to solve routine and complex problems

+ Advanced knowledge of cGMP's, FDA, MHRA and JP regulations and to ensure efficient, uninterrupted service to the site.

+ Intermediate knowledge of plant steam systems including high pressure and purified steam systems, purified/distilled water systems generation and distribution and HVAC.

+ Ability to deal appropriately with regulatory agencies

Working Conditions

+ Requires safety alertness due to work around hazardous equipment and conditions.

+ The incumbent may be required to stand for extended periods of time.

Definitions and Abbreviations

+ cGMP - current Good Manufacturing Practices

+ DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

+ EP - European Pharmacopoeia

+ FDA - Food and Drug Administration

+ HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

+ JP - Japan Pharmacopoeia

+ MHRA - Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

+ OSHA - Occupational, Safety and Health Association

+ R&D - Research and Development

+ SOP - Standard Operating Procedures

+ USP - United States Pharmacopeia

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:

Phoenix - AZ - US: $165,100 - $200,067

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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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.

Candidate Rights

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/

Data Protection

We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection .

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:** R1597131

**Updated:** 2025-12-04 04:37:16.900 UTC

**Location:** Phoenix-AZ

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.