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Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Specialty Laboratory Quality will be responsible for conducting audits of clinical and nonclinical laboratories that perform bioanalytical and biomarker work under the Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) guidelines as well as Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations. They also act as a laboratory quality and compliance subject matter expert (SME) to key stakeholders in GCLP, GLP, GCP related areas.   

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain an in-depth knowledge of governmental regulations that impact the research and development of medicines as well as the relevant Bristol-Myers Squibb Company policies and procedures associated with bioanalytical and biomarker analyses supporting clinical (GCLP and GCP) or nonclinical (GLP) research. 

Act as an SME with key stakeholders and provide advice and counsel concerning GCLP, GLP and GCP regulatory requirements. 

Conduct Quality System audits at various internal R&D sites/functional areas and external contract laboratories to assess compliance with governmental regulations, study protocols and established operating procedures.  

Compile documentation in preparation for the audit. Conduct audit in accordance to the audit plan. 

Prepare clear, accurate, and evidence-based audit reports to effectively communicate the audit findings. 

Review and assess corrective action plans and follow-up on the resolution of audit findings. 

Keep clear and detailed documentation on every audit planned, performed and followed. 

Maintain the audit database. Lead or participate in cross-functional audits (domestic and international) with other auditing teams and/or with stakeholder involvement.  

Conduct other audits or investigations of regulatory concern as directed by RDQ-NCQ management. 

Lead NCQ project teams/initiatives and participate in RDQ & GQ enterprise projects/initiatives.  

Assist in the preparation of departmental standard operating procedures.  

Participate in the preparation and conduct of regulatory training given to personnel involved in the conduct of preclinical and/or clinical studies.  

Lead or coordinate NCQ inspection readiness activities. 

 Coordinate/manage regulatory agency inspections (e.g., FDA) and associated activities. 

 Adherence and demonstration to BMS core behaviors with enhanced capabilities as a team player, mentor or model to others, and leadership potential.  

Qualifications & Experience:

University graduate (science degree preferred)

At least 4 years’ audit experience or experience in a highly regulated environment. 

At least 6 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry or related technical field. 

Daily collaboration and potential mentoring of other NCQ auditors in the preparation, conduct, reporting and follow-up of audits and inspections. 

Regular contacts with technical, supervisory, and management personnel in the conduct and reporting of internal audits and inspections.

Interaction with scientific and managerial personnel at contract research organizations during the evaluation of these facilities. 

Close working relationship with external auditors and inspectors (FDA, USDA, etc.) during the conduct of their inspections. 

Regular and appropriate reporting relationship to NCQ management. 

Collaboration with external colleagues and trade associations. 

Approximately 10% travel may be required in this position. These trips will include travel to BMS sites and contract research organizations to conduct audits and to attend professional meetings and seminars. 

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On-site Protocol

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