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Position Overview

This role is to supervise an experienced team in the packaging and labelling of clinical supplies.

This role also includes oversight of the GMP, safety and procedural aspects of producing the supplies in a cGMP production area.

Ideally the candidate will have pervious experience in pharmaceutical industry preferably clinical trials packaging.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of the technical aspects of cGMP’s as they relate to clinical supply packaging and labeling.Reviews the master production schedule and production orders, establishes production priorities and revises schedules according to production order specifications, establishing priorities for materials and staff.Supervises staff in all aspects of packaging and labeling of clinical supplies. Maintain employee records (attendance, vacation etc.).Assure all production orders are executed in accordance with cGMP's and SOP's. Utilizing SAP for error free technical documentation.Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvements that supports the Company’s Quality Systems and the appropriate procedures for the area.Utilizes technical writing skills to generate COSHH, Safety risk assessment, procedures and guidelines.Interacts and liaises with team members from Packaging & labelling, Quality, Logistics and Quality Control.Oversees and or conducts training of new or existing employees and ensures their training is up to date and documented.Ensures that health and safety guidelines are followed.Leads root cause investigations for process deviations and assigns Corrective/Preventative Actions.

Key Skills Required

Prior Supervision of production staff or leadership role within a production operation with demonstrated ability in scheduling, organizing and team buildingWorking knowledge of cGMP’s and regulatory (i.e. MHRA, FDA, EU CTR, etc.) requirements and their application within a clinical packaging and labeling production environment.Solid record of attention to detail and strict adherence to all procedures and regulations.Good understanding of the pharmaceutical development process and associated scientific principles,Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various support groups and able to lead in a team environment.Effectively manage competing priorities, adaptable to change, demonstrated ability to accept additional responsibilities and mange tasks through teamwork.Working knowledge of computers using MS Office, MS Outlook and business software systems commonly used in pharmaceutical industry (i.e. SAP, Veeva).Demonstrates the ability to effectively schedule multiple jobs / orders.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor of Science or a Mechanical Engineering Degree, requiredDemonstrated experience in a pharmaceutical industry, requiredExperience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing with a focus in the production of Clinical Trial Supplies, preferredExtensive experience of progressive leadership or supervisory experience in the pharmaceutical industry, required.

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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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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 a diverse 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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