Senior Manager QC Sample Management and Scheduling

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The Senior Manager QC Sample Management and Scheduling will lead a team of shift managers and operational support personnel (e.g., planner/scheduler) responsible for QC materials management and planning.

The Sr Manager will provide leadership & oversight of lab operations planning and scheduling. Support QC management with mid- and long-term resource planning. Work closely with QC Lab Operations to develop and manage QC testing schedule based on sample receipt, testing turn around, batching testing for equipment and operational efficiency.

The unique opportunity at this moment is to be able to focus on a project first and develop in that area as BMS builds its team.

This role is stationed in Leiden and reports to the Associate Director QC Systems and support

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee managers executing routine operations managing QC samples, QC reagents, chemicals, consumables, assay controls, and critical materials including chain of custody, receipt, storage, transfer, and disposal according to GMP requirements and approved procedures.
• Create, revise, review, and approve operational processes and technical documents, such as SOPs and work instructions, for sample and critical reagent management. Own and evaluate relevant change controls, investigations, deviations, CAPAs
• Lead by example to foster a culture of teamwork and operational excellence and embed BMS values within operational activities.  Implement 5S, Lean Lab Operations and FIFO principles as appropriate.
• Develop and report KPIs for QC performance.  Maintain high team performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives using operational excellence tools.
• Hire, mentor and develop team members to support business operations. Provide developmental feedback, coaching, and create a collaborative environment to enhance team performance and integration across site departments.
• Lead technical support/troubleshooting efforts.  Approve investigations and creation of meaningful CAPA for improved lab/ system/ program performance.
• Foster collaboration and communication across shifts, QC Lab Operations, and cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities, and QA teams.
• Collaborate with managers across the QC network to harmonize best practices.
• Represent department in regulatory inspections (internal and external audits). May author responses to inspection requests.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in science. Advanced Degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in a regulated environment.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. Minimum of 4+ years in a leadership position.
• Advanced experience with sample and/or material management, Supply Chain, or Operations in pharmaceutical/Biotech GMP environment
• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience required including management of direct reports. Management of managers preferred.
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing and results-driven environment.
• Knowledge of LIMS, ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and laboratory data analysis systems preferred.
• Experience in Lean and Six Sigma lean lab operation principles

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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