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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.

Our Analytical Strategy and Operations team creates transformative medicines of tomorrow based on the cutting-edge science of today. Working within Global Product Development and Supply this team uses state-of-the art technologies to develop, enable and execute analytical and CMC strategies that ensure safety, quality and efficacy of life-saving medicines administered to patients in clinical studies. Our team is involved at the earliest stages of Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical product development through the successful commercial launch. As a member of our team, you will get the chance to play a pivotal role to positively impact patients’ lives while developing professionally to achieve your own career goals.

Role & Responsibilities:

Manage the full lifecycle of laboratory instruments, including qualification, data integrity, maintenance, repairs, and decommissioning activities within assigned functional areas.Oversee and coordinate instrument qualifications including vendor protocol pre-approval, and collaborate with instrument owners, vendors and IT teams to configure systems and complete data integrity risk assessments within required timelines.Independently engage with instrument vendors to understand data flow, software features, data file generation, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance capabilities of application software.Prepare, review, and approve data integrity risk assessments, configuration specifications, and qualification summary reports to ensure compliance for instrument release.Facilitate and/or complete periodic calibration, performance verification, preventive maintenance, and change control activities; manage instrument decommissioning as needed.Review and approve vendor-executed calibration, maintenance, repair, and performance verification tasks to ensure compliance with quality standards.Manage schedules to ensure timely execution of qualification, calibration, performance verification testing, and maintenance operations.Partner with the quality assurance (QA) team to ensure the accuracy and completeness of documentation while addressing and resolving compliance issues under GMP regulatory standards.Administer user account management activities, including handling password resets and account configuration requests.Verify and execute data backup and restoration tasks according to defined processes and timelines.Ensure timely resolution of quality events to maintain compliance with relevant standards and procedures.Participate in the development, update, or revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote clarity, consistency, and regulatory alignment.Support audit readiness efforts, including providing information related to instrument qualification and maintenance programs during inspections or inquiries.

Experience &Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology, computer science, or a related discipline, with 5–7 years of relevant qualification experience. Or Masters degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience or PhD with 0-2 years of relevant experienceDemonstrated knowledge of compliance requirements under cGMP and FDA regulations, including Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory GMP principles as outlined in 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211.Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to create accurate, clear technical documentation.Strong communication skills and technical writing expertise.Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to drive projects to timely completion.Customer-focused attitude and commitment to meeting deadlines while delivering high-quality outcomes.Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively interface and communicate technical information to colleagues and supervisors.Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and task ownership.Proficient in instrument/equipment qualification, maintenance, and change control processes.Strong experience and comprehension of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance pertaining to computer systems, including hardware, application software, and operating systems.Solid grasp of Data Integrity principles in a GxP environment.Experience in calibration, maintenance, repair, and performance verification tasks for instrument lifecycle.Skilled in document creation using pre-existing templates and/or standard operating procedure.In-depth understanding of data file types generated by laboratory instruments and database structures.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $96,930 - $117,500, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). 

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. 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 our BMS Career Site. 

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.

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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.

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.

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