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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there's no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

The Senior Manager, GMP Facilities provides leadership and direction to the 24/7 Facilities and Maintenance team supporting the Summit West Site Cell Therapy Manufacturing Operations. The primary responsibility of this role is the management of the Facilities and Maintenance team within the Summit West Facilities & Engineering Department. This team is responsible for ensuring that the Summit West GMP manufacturing facilities and supporting equipment are operated and maintained to ensure operational and inspection readiness. The Senior Manager GMP Facilities Operations is responsible for implementing and maintaining a strategic plan to ensure the maximum efficiency and availability of facilities, associated critical utilities, and supporting equipment at optimal cost and within the required expectations of quality, safety, and protection of the environment.

Shift Available:

+ Monday - Friday, Onsite Day Shift, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

+ Member of the Site Safety Committee.

+ Champions safety and compliance as a leader within the Facilities & Engineering Department. Set expectations and ensure adherence to Safety and Environmental regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, Governing Building Codes, and other applicable industry regulations related to the manufacture of pharmaceutical products. Ensure that the right support structure is in place to facilitate compliance with those requirements. Supports the development of related procedures and programs, implement and monitor performance. Identifies areas of opportunity and prepares specific action plans to increase awareness and to maintain compliance.

+ Set short- and long-term strategies for the team that aligns with Facilities & Engineering and Summit West Cell Therapy objectives. Communicate a clear vision for the team aligned with the Summit West and overall business objectives.

+ Develop and manage the team through hiring, talent development, coaching, and performance management in a manner that creates an inclusive and supportive work environment.

+ Develop and implement systems and processes that minimize inconsistencies or defects in equipment that could lead to variability in equipment/system output.

+ Implement and track best in class maintenance and reliability KPI's and ensure the appropriate review process is in place so actions are being taken to address performance issues.

+ In collaboration with Reliability, define and implement strategies to ensure that equipment is operating reliably and per design specifications.

+ Identify opportunities to implement and utilize predictive analytics (including machine learning where applicable) to improve equipment uptime and availability.

+ Implement and maintain inspection readiness programs to ensure that the critical utilities and facilities are always inspection-ready and maintained to the highest standards.

+ Maintain a collaborative and positive working relationship with our Integrated Facilities Management service provider and direct managed third-party providers to deliver best in class facilities support services.

+ Champion Safety by partnering with site and corporate EHS to develop and implement processes, procedures, and strategies to ensure that we are creating an environment and culture to keep our employees safe.

+ Utilize state-of-the-art data acquisition and analytical technology to drive asset performance while maintaining highly compliant facilities.

+ Broad knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Building Codes, OSHA regulations, and Industry Regulations related to the manufacture of pharmaceutical products.

+ Develops relationships with diverse groups across the client base at the Summit West site. Work within a team environment with other Site Engineering functions, including Plant Engineering in a matrix organization.

+ Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, and local community and regulatory agencies to meet site and business requirements

+ Develops and monitors key performance indicators for utility operations. Drives appropriate actions to mitigate performance issues.

Knowledge & Skills:

+ Experience managing the operations and maintenance of critical utilities supporting a manufacturing operation.

+ Experience with Quality Management Systems, specifically Change Control.

+ Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and local government officials.

+ Mastery of a technical function such as metrology or automation as well as pharmaceutical processes such as building systems, manufacturing operations, etc.

+ Specific knowledge of equipment reliability principles and processes as related to maintenance best practices.

+ Knowledge and experience in supporting cell therapy processes.

+ Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and operation of clean utilities such as clean room HVAC systems and Building Management Systems within a GMP manufacturing facility.

+ Working knowledge and experience with regulatory inspections preferably as an SME lead.

+ Fundamental understanding of the maintenance principles and requirements for electrical, HVAC, process heating and cooling utilities.

+ Experience leading a large team of multi-skilled trades within a regulated manufacturing environment.

+ Experience managing OPEX and/or CAPEX budgets.

+ Ability to manage or be an active team member of cross-functional project teams.

+ Must have a BA degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, OR equivalent experience.

+ Knowledge of BMS business objectives, strategies, and the pharmaceutical industry.

+ Understanding of regulatory, environmental, GMP, GLP and OSHA regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably Engineering. An equivalent amount of education, certifications and experience to be considered.

+ Minimum 10 years pharmaceutical industry experience with specific expertise in facilities type role responsible for the critical utilities systems supporting pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing operations.

+ Minimum of 3 years' experience leading an Engineering and/or Facilities Team.

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Compensation Overview:

Summit West - NJ - US: $125,740 - $152,368

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:** R1596922

**Updated:** 2025-12-04 04:37:17.006 UTC

**Location:** Summit West-NJ

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.