Lead Engineer

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Position Summary

The Lead Engineer, Equipment Commissioning and Qualification (ECQ) Delivery, plays a key role in supporting the successful implementation of equipment, utilities, facility, and laboratory instrument projects at multi-use sites. This position involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure timely and compliant execution.

The individual in this role is responsible for managing commissioning and qualification projects for new equipment, utilities, and facilities, as well as maintaining existing systems in a qualified and validated state in accordance with established policies and procedures.

With minimal supervision and general guidance, the Lead Project Engineer performs routine tasks and applies foundational project management and analytical skills to identify and resolve problems of limited scope.

As a developing team leader, this person works closely with their supervisor and team to meet project goals while building strong relationships with other departments. They will also be responsible for managing contract project teams to ensure work is completed on time and in compliance with requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

Commissioning and Qualification Activities:

Maintain qualified equipment systems in compliance with policies, guidelines and procedures

Develop qualification protocols, and associated reports while adhering to a change management process

Execute equipment qualifications and validation protocols

Supervise vendors for qualification functions

Support development of equipment operational procedures

Support equipment validation activities

Develop validation/qualification deliverables such as Validation Plans, Requirements Specifications, Design Specifications, Traceability Matrices, and Summary Reports

Support Change Management process

Project Work Support:

Manage equipment implementation projects including scheduling, site prep, installation, qualification, and turn over to business area

Support internal customer groups in the operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of equipment to meet business needs in accordance with required schedules or dates

Lead and oversee contract project teams to ensure timely execution and adherence to all compliance and quality requirements

Complete all qualification and validation documentation with accuracy, completeness and compliance to BMS standards

Customer Service and Support:

Regularly review, prioritize and promptly respond to customer equipment qualification and support requests

Provide technical support and guidance on equipment qualification issues. Interfaces with customers to ensure all expectations are being met

Provide technical support and guidance on equipment, utilities, facilities, and computerized systems qualification and validations issues

Maintain a positive relationship with all team members and site customers while promoting a positive team environment

Regulatory Responsibilities:

Ensure equipment, facilities and programs are maintained in compliance

May participate in deviation investigations as SME

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of cGMP, GXP, GAMP, SDLC regulations, including 21CFR part 11, computer systems validation requirements and good documentation practices

Knowledge of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and laboratory systems

Understanding of investigations, deviations and CAPA management in a regulated pharmaceutical industry

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with experience dealing with a diverse workforce

Strong multi-tasking ability in conjunction with proven organizational skills

Ability to organize assigned tasks in a high paced environment and concurrently monitor tasks/assignments with others that may impact timely completion

Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and activities simultaneously

Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook with extensive background in database systems. Innate ability to learn new software, such as corporate intranet and enterprise business tools

Education and Experience:

BS in Engineering or Science related discipline preferred but can be substituted with sufficient relevant experience

Minimum of 4 years of experience performing/supporting activities in a GMP environment

Minimum of 3 years of experience in equipment, facility or utility qualification

Minimum of 2 years of project management experience in a GMP environment

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: $88,450 - $107,182


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.

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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/ 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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