Position Summary:The Account Specialist, Apheresis Operations is responsible for managing onboarding and on-going performance of Apheresis Centers used for Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) Clinical and Commercial Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapies in their assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities:- Work with internal customers (Clinical and Commercial) to ensure apheresis accounts are on-boarded in alignment with the clinical site/commercial account plans
- Communicate collection site on-boarding status to Clinical and Commercial teams and develop and execute mitigation plans for delayed timelines
- Perform technical site assessments and train collection center staff on BMS collection requirements
- Provide Quality Systems support by participating in deviation activities and impact/investigation assessments for cell collection centers
- Collect and enter data into electronic data management systems
- Work with Quality Assurance and other internal business partners to monitor and assess vendor performance and capacity after site launch.
- Comply with applicable SOP's and regulations
- Coverage for all territories in Apheresis Operations network, as required
Key Qualifications and Experience:- Undergraduate Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering (Registered Nurse, Biomedical Engineer) is required
- Apheresis Nursing and/or CAR T/Stem Cell Transplant Nursing experience preferred
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in regulated environment (hospital, blood center, pharma/biotech preferred)
- Knowledge of country specific Regulatory requirements
- This position requires up to 50% of travel. Overnight and International travel may be required. You must have, or be able to attain, a current passport
- This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.
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Compensation Overview:Field - United States - US: $83,790 - $101,537
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: The 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.
