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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are united by a single purpose: transforming patients' lives through science. As part of our Pharma QP Operations organisation, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety and compliance of medicines supplied to patients across Europe and global markets.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Qualified Person to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract . Reporting to the Director, Pharma QP Operations, this role offers the opportunity to provide independent quality oversight, certify commercial pharmaceutical products and influence strategic quality decisions across a diverse and global manufacturing network.
As a named EU Qualified Person, you will be responsible for the certification of pharmaceutical products for EU/EEA and Rest of World markets in accordance with GMP, applicable legislation and marketing authorisations. You will work closely with internal manufacturing sites, external manufacturing partners, supply chain, regulatory affairs and quality organisations to ensure uninterrupted supply of compliant medicines to patients.
This 12-month assignment provides a unique opportunity to apply your QP expertise across a complex and global supply network while supporting product launches, strategic business initiatives and continuous improvement within the QP organisation.
- Perform EU Qualified Person duties in accordance with Directive 2001/83/EC and Annex 16 requirements for EU/EEA and global markets.
- Provide expert guidance to Quality Operations teams supporting batch certification activities.
- Support investigations through FIT, FIRM and Product Review Committee processes.
- Partner with launch excellence, supply chain and manufacturing teams to support new product introductions and market launches.
- Participate in regulatory inspections, corporate audits, recalls and competent authority notifications.
Maintain current knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements and manufacturing technologies through ongoing professional development.
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Qualifications
- EU/EEA QP eligibility meeting the educational requirements of Article 49 of Directive 2001/83/EC.
- MSc (or equivalent) in a scientific, technical or related discipline.
Experience
- Significant experience operating in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience as an actively releasing Qualified Person.
- Strong knowledge of GMP requirements, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to make independent, risk-based quality decisions and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
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This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient supply while working alongside a highly experienced global QP organisation. You'll contribute to the certification and release of innovative medicines, support new product launches and collaborate with manufacturing and quality leaders across the BMS network.
If you're an experienced Qualified Person looking for a challenging 12-month opportunity to apply your expertise in a global organisation dedicated to patients, we'd love to hear from you.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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
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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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R1605572 : Senior Manager, Qualified Person
