Associate Director, Environmental Monitoring Program Coordination

Role: Lead the global environmental monitoring (EM) program for Bristol Myers Squibb's biologics and cell therapy manufacturing sites, ensuring contamination control and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: establish and harmonize EM standards, define sampling and monitoring strategies, oversee data trending and risk assessment, coordinate cross-site responses to excursions, serve as subject matter expert during investigations, and support regulatory inspections. Develop global metrics and dashboards, lead governance forums, and drive continuous improvement through technology deployment and system enhancements. Qualifications: B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, or related field; 10+ years in biotech, biologics, or cell therapy manufacturing supporting GMP microbiology, contamination control, or sterilization. 5+ years of leadership in GMP environments with experience establishing global programs. Skills: strong microbiological data interpretation, cross-functional influence, technical documentation, and communication. High-value details include focus on sterile biologics and cell therapies, supporting GMP and regulatory standards (e.g., EU GMP Annex 1, FDA guidance), and experience with digital EM systems. Travel requirement: up to 25%. Preferred: advanced degree, direct cell/gene therapy experience, expertise in digital EM tools, and knowledge of international contamination control standards.