Job Description

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Summary:

The BMS Capital Project Manager will develop, implement, and oversee capital projects in support of the business strategy. This role will be responsible for interfacing cross-functionally with both internal groups and external clients and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This position will utilize their breadth of knowledge across facilities and engineering to ensure regulatory compliance and effective project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the capital project scope and objectives in support of the business strategy concerning clients and stakeholders.
• Exhibit project leadership and effective decision-making throughout each project.
• Lead and promote effective teamwork by engaging Facilities as well as key clients and stakeholders.
• Lead the scheduling, planning, control and effective coordination of all the parallel activities related to each project and maintain project schedule through minimal unanticipated schedule challenges.
• Utilize broad knowledge of the functional requirements of pharmaceutical facilities and engineering best practices to ensure that appropriate internal and external resources are incorporated into the project design and execution.
• Achieve a cost-effective, functional outcome with the use of design guidelines and standards, value engineering, life cycle costing and engineering best practices.
• Assure that the construction project and the finished facility are compliant with all applicable safety, regulatory, legal requirements.
• Achieve effective financial control through management of project scope, estimating, effective use of SAP, RPM, SRM, budget control tools, risk management, and project closeout.
• Achieve high customer satisfaction by delivering finished projects that are fully commissioned, qualified and ready for startup/occupancy and meets all requirements of stakeholders and stays within a predetermined schedule.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience demonstrating leadership capabilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, EIT/PE License a plus
• Experience managing pharmaceutical projects, especially with API and/or Pilot Plant Facilities strongly preferred
• Experience managing multiple complex EPCMV projects ($10,000,000 - $50,000,000+)
• Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary and multi-functional teams and demonstrated strength in stakeholder management
• Extensive knowledge of working with the unionized workforce
• Interpersonal / facilitation skills necessary to interface with and influence all levels of management
• Experiences in technical transfer of technology and concepts
• Demonstrated Project Management expertise for design, construction, qualification and start-up involving all areas of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pilot Plants, and Research Facilities
• Hands on experience in the negotiation and management of contracts and agreements with engineering contractors, vendors, regulatory and government agencies
• Previous interactions with a variety of customers, such as Manufacturing, Chem Development, and Maintenance
• Strong understanding of construction terminology and legal content of construction contracts and documents
• Strong pharmaceutical project management skills and proven experience in having managed capital projects with emphasis on R&ED Laboratories and Chemical Development Projects
• Experience with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management (PSM), and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
• Background in the use of the Stage Gate Process
• Understanding of financial management as it relates to capital and expense spending and project cash flow forecasting
• Understanding of regulatory, environmental, GMP and OSHA regulations
• Familiar with the use of RPM (Project Capital System) and SRM (Purchase Order System)
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive in solving challenging project issues with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Experience in total project delivery from concept to validation and startup process
• Proficient with closeout documentation standards

Working Conditions:

Physical / Mental Demands

• Occasional stooping, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching and/or light lifting may be required
• Ability to sit, stand, walk and move within workspace for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks including hand to finger manipulations, grasping, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in elevated areas.
• Minimal travel in North America and possibly abroad

Environmental Conditions

• Environment may include working in office or in a laboratory / manufacturing area.
• Ability to work safely in an environment with hazardous, radioactive, and infectious materials and waste.
• Ability to work safely in an environment with exposure to high temperature / pressure steam, and other fluids, compressed gasses, odors, various noise levels, moving parts, vibration, wet / slippery areas and high voltage energy supplies
• Environment may include working at heights, in cold temperatures, and/or constricted spaces
• Ability to work safely when working alone or working with others.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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. 

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation.  Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment.  This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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