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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.

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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 Sr. Manager, QC Microbiology, is a highly critical role and is responsible for managing the QC Microbiology Laboratory which provides support to the CAR T manufacturing site. This department is responsible microbiological related testing of in-process samples, final product testing, critical utilities sampling and testing, Validation and requalification support, incoming component testing, and microbiological identification. Sampling and testing must meet or exceed FDA, MHRA, PMDA, EU, and other governmental regulations or guidelines. The Sr. Manager QC Microbiology is responsible to act as the SME during regulatory inspections.

Requirements

+ Advanced knowledge of cGMP's, FDA, USP, MHRA, BP, EP, JP, PMDA, and DEA regulations and guidelines, as related to manufacture of cell therapy products.

+ Advanced data integrity knowledge and practices.

+ Intermediate understanding of statistics, control charts, action and alert limits.

+ Advanced knowledge of Microbiology, media, incubation conditions, microorganism isolation, identification, and enumeration techniques, etc.

+ Intermediate knowledge of Good Engineering Practices and Validation Principles: URS, IQ, OQ, PQ, PVs, etc.

+ Ability to lead and maintain the development of Microbiology laboratory testing data and trending.

+ Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrated critical reasoning, problem solving, troubleshooting, investigation, and decision- making skills.

+ Must be team-oriented and has the demonstrated ability to work cross-departmentally throughout the manufacturing site.

+ Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including establishing direction and goals, and guiding execution while fostering a team-based environment.

+ Advanced mentoring and coaching, influencing, negotiating and personal interaction skills.

+ Demonstrated resource management and planning skills. Must be flexible and adaptable, and able to work under pressure, while meeting designated timelines.

+ Advanced knowledge of safety, OSHA, and EPA regulations, electrical and energized equipment (lockout/tag out), fall safety, HAZCOM, MSDS sheets, etc.

Education and Experience

+ Bachelor's degree required , preferabl y in Microbiology or related science.

+ Advanced degree preferre d .

+ 7 years' relevant Quality work experience required, preferably in a Microbiology laborato r y and/or Environmental Monitoring setting. Experience working with cell therapy products is preferred.

+ 2-3 years of leadership/managerial experience required.

+ Must have experience in supporting steril e compounding, filling operations or cell therapy.

+ Experience in participating and supporting regulatory audits preferred: FDA, MHRA, PMDA, etc.

+ Experience in working with Quality S y stem s preferred: SOPs, Change Control, Deviations, CAPAs, and Risk Assessments.

+ An equivalent combination of education of experience may substitute.

Manage QC Microbiology department

+ Management and coordination of the Microbiological Laboratory testing program and scheduling to ensure timely testing and results, to support final product testing and release, incoming co m ponents and m aterials testing and release, and monitoring of the critical utilities s y stems.

+ Development and management of SOPs, forms, and methods required to support the compliant operation and testing conducted in the Microbiology laborato r y.

+ The Senior Manager, QC Micro b iology plays a critical role in ensuring that all materials, products, m ethods, and equipment are within specifications and ensuring accurate and timely disposition of test results and compliance investigations.

+ Ensure that Microbiology lab test results which exceed the specification limits, are submitted as a Deviation s i n th e eQRM S s y stem, investigated, and effective CAPAs are implemented.

+ Ensure the site and department objectives are met.

+ Management and scheduling of Mi c robiology laboratory personnel within the department to meet the Manufacturing schedule and need s .

+ Ensure employees are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned tasks, provide performance evaluations and support career development of direct reports.

+ Perform other tasks as assigne d .

Working Conditions

+ Th e incum bent will be required to work in an office and Microbiology laborato r y environment.

+ T he incumbent will be required to gown for entry into Aseptic core and supporting areas, on an a s- needed basis.

+ The management incumbent (or designee) will be expected to be on call, to support manufacturing issues in v olving sampling and/or test excursions or q u estions during shift operation s .

+ Occasional travel may be required.

+ This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job.

+ This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

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:

Summit West - NJ - US: $134,630 - $163,142

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 in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

+ **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 include:

Paid Time Off

+ 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 Years 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.

***Eligibility Disclosure:** T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the 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/

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R1596419 : Senior Manager, QC Microbiology **Company:** Bristol-Myers Squibb

**Req Number:** R1596419

**Updated:** 2026-01-08 04:56:28.188 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.