Senior Manager, Internal Contamination Events & Investigations

Bristol Myers Squibb · New Brunswick, NJ +5 more

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Role summary

Senior Manager responsible for leading microbiological investigations and sterility assurance across Bristol Myers Squibb's internal and contract manufacturing sites. Position involves impact assessment of contamination events, oversight of external manufacturing partners, and technical leadership in aseptic processing compliance.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline
Minimum 8 years direct experience in microbiology or sterility assurance in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical environment
Deep expertise in aseptic processing operations, environmental monitoring, and sterility test methodologies
Knowledge of FDA, EMA, and ICH regulatory expectations for contamination investigations
Subject matter expert capability in microbiological impact assessment and root cause analysis
Experience with contract manufacturer oversight and vendor technical audits
Familiarity with current industry standards, RABS/isolator technology, and cleanroom operations

What you'll be doing

Lead microbiological investigations for environmental monitoring excursions, sterility failures, and contamination events at internal manufacturing sites
Provide expert sign-off on impact assessments, CAPA records, and regulatory documentation ensuring scientific soundness and compliance alignment
Serve as technical liaison to external manufacturing partners, reviewing investigations and driving quality standards at contract manufacturing organizations
Support aseptic process simulations, validation activities, and contamination control strategy development aligned with Annex 1 requirements
Mentor site-level microbiologists and quality professionals; contribute to development of global standards, SOPs, and training materials

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