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Senior Specialist, Cell Therapy Patient Planner is accountable for supply chain and logistics planning duties for the BMS Cell Therapy Facility. Key responsibilities include scheduling product and patient operations, patient product shipping/receiving, and cold chain logistics of personalized cell therapies produced at the cell therapy manufacturing site. Co-ordinate with key stakeholders to ensure patient slots and requirements are supported through manufacturing operations.
Shifts Available:Monday - Friday, Standard Working Hours
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:Product Planning & Production Scheduling:- Act as the point of contact for Supply chain and the finite Scheduling team
- Update short term master production scheduling and manufacturing needs based on patient slot usage.
- Manage and communicate patient schedule changes and impact to approved production plan
Product Management & Logistics:- Act as the point of contact for Cell Therapy Global Patient Scheduling (incoming & outgoing)
- Manage the in-coming flow following patient apheresis material; partner with Cell Therapy Material Operations, Manufacturing, & Quality to ensure readiness for prompt receipt, inspection, and start of processing
- Conduct investigation and root cause analyses on any supply disruptions or material quality issues and report on corrective actions
- Manage secondary packaging of final drug product and return shipment to patients
Manage Area Quality Systems & Compliance:- Update or review Site Supply Chain Standard Operating procedures
- Own and manage deviations and corrective/preventive actions
- Foster a culture of compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance
Operational Excellence:- Promote a mindset of continuous improvement and problem solving and prevention
- Track and report metrics
- Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams to improve systems, processes, or internal/external performance
- Limited global travel up to 10% of time may be required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Proficiency in Site Scheduling / planning / ERP systems and analytics tools
- Knowledge of fundamental concepts of materials management, planning, and site production scheduling
- Ability to effectively communicate problem statements and viable solution options using pro vs. con and cost vs. benefit approaches
- Ability to present data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently for extended periods of time
- Ability to work as a team and mentor peers and direct reports
- Ability to understand and solve complicated supply and demand problems
- Intermediate knowledge of cGMP/Pharmaceutical regulations
Minimum Requirements:- Bachelor's degree required in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or similar
- 3+ years relevant work experience required
- Experience supporting ERP systems (preferably SAP).
- Experience in a Site Supply Chain Organization
- Experience in biopharmaceutical clinical, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercialization beneficial
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may substitute.
- Preferred but not required: Certification in CPIM, CSCP, and/or CLTD
BMSCART#LI-ONSITEWe hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials - if this role excites you, but doesn't perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Compensation Overview:Devens - MA - US: $82,020 - $99,385
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully - carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Benefits:Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans - including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
How We WorkWhere you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
