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Our Clinical Supply Operations is responsible for the supply of drug product administered to patients in clinical studies worldwide. In Global Product Development and Supply the team works closely with our partners to deliver quality products safely, efficiently and on time while operationalizing the innovative technologies that will deliver the transformative medicines of tomorrow. As a member of our team, you will get the chance to play a pivotal role to positively impact patients’ lives while developing professionally to achieve your own career goals.
Role & Responsibilities:
- The Dispensary Operations Manager is a critical role on the Clinical Drug Product Supply Chain Operations team, responsible for the order processing and dispensing of raw materials, components, drug substance and drug product to Parenteral and Oral Solid Dose Manufacturing, Packaging & Labelling and other customers within Product Development.
- Ensure that a high degree of Customer Service is provided to all customers.
- Ensure that once dispensed, materials are transferred to onsite customers in a compliant and timely manner or handed over to the Transportation Manager for offsite shipment.
- Responsible for effectively assigning dispensary orders and tasks to Pharmaceutical Development Technicians (PDTs) and ensuring effective utilization of manpower and re-prioritization of activities as necessary.
- Primary point of contact for PDTs for guidance needed to perform day to day activities. Ensure that all PDTs are appropriately trained for the tasks that they are expected to perform and hold them accountable if the standard procedure is not adhered to.
- Accountable for inventory accuracy in the Drug Product Supply Chain warehouses by ensuring that the PDTs adhere to the prescribed processes and all transactions are recorded accurately in SAP.
- Meticulously maintain the dispensary log to accurately track dispensing volume, cycle time and related details.
- Responsible for housekeeping and ensuring that all Drug Product Supply chain dispensaries are professionally maintained on a day-to-day basis and are continually in an audit ready state. Promptly report any issues to facilities and ensure that work orders are processed, and corrective action is performed in a timely manner. Additionally, ensure that all equipment within the dispensary is regularly inspected and is in a usable and audit ready condition.
- Report Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data for the Clinical Operations Dispensaries.
- Support the Clinical Supply Planning & Operations (CSPO) Management on process improvement and other productivity initiatives as identified.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related field or an equivalent combination of experience may substitute.
- 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferably in a biopharma manufacturing environment
- Excellent time management skills, as well as proven ability to multitask and re-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- GMP/GDP experience highly preferred.
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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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
BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
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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