Job Details
Intern/Co-op
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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.
Position Summary
The Cell Therapy Development & Operations Training & Learning team is seeking a proactive, technically minded, and collaborative co-op to support projects that standardize, stabilize, optimize, and simplify training across our Cell Therapy manufacturing and development sites.
In this role, the candidate will work collaboratively across a fast-paced and complex Matrix organization, which includes Enterprise Learning, GPS learning, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Sciences & Technology functions. Specifically the candidate will work in close partnership with colleagues from several functions to strategically address business needs and ensure that we deliver on our objective of demonstrating value to both customers and patients. The candidate will also be responsible for reporting project progress to sponsors and keeping project information up to date in appropriate project management tools, governance forums, and portfolio review forms.
Travel to and from our global manufacturing sites may be expected up to 10% of the time. Any travel expenses related to work responsibilities will be reimbursed by the company.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and present business cases for strategic manufacturing, quality, and QC training & learning initiatives that reduce COGM, associate door 2 floor time, and increase site-to-site and function-to-function flex agility
Executes a change management and communications strategy for new training & learning programs
Assess and implement new training tools and programs such as Augmented and Virtual Reality
Tracks training metrics and KPIs to measure learning effectiveness
Support cross functional Training & Learning operations tasks such as document control, learning management system administration, governance meeting facilitation, and standard calendar maintenance
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
Strong interest in cell therapy and biotechnology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Basic understanding of cell therapy concepts and techniques is a plus.
Experience with creating slides and willingness to deliver presentations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.
All candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. Please note that immigration or visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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