Director, QC Automation
Bristol Myers Squibb
August 14, 2026
Remote friendly (Devens, MA)
United States
Operations
Position Summary
The Director, QC Automation owns the deployment and lifecycle of Automated QC (AQC) capabilities across the Cell Therapy manufacturing network. Acts as technology owner for AQC equipment and software, coordinating priorities across multiple programs and partners closely with ADA, Analytical Sciences and Technology (AS&T), and receiving sites to ensure AQC systems are deployed reliably, on schedule, and in a state of control.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the technology roadmap and lifecycle for AQC equipment and software (upgrades, vendor management, long-term platform planning).
- Lead deployment of AQC systems at new and existing nodes across the network, sequencing priorities across concurrent programs.
- Partner with ADA and AS&T to define system requirements, validate performance, and resolve technical issues.
- Serve as primary point of contact for receiving sites to ensure operational and quality readiness ahead of go-live.
- Represent AQC strategy/progress in network-level technical and governance forums.
- Identify risks to timelines/performance and drive mitigation plans.
- Ensure AQC systems/processes meet cGMP requirements.
- Support regulatory filings as needed.
- Establish key performance metrics and report deployment progress to stakeholders and leadership.
- Lead, coach, and develop the team supporting AQC deployment and sustaining operations.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of cGMPs and pharmaceutical regulations.
- Experience with automated lab or analytical technologies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate competing priorities across multiple programs.
- Strong stakeholder management/influencing skills in a matrix organization.
- Solid problem-solving and risk-mitigation skills.
- 12+ years relevant experience (preferably regulated pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing).
- 5+ years leading technology deployment, automation, or tech transfer projects.
- Occasional travel up to 25%.
Benefits (explicitly listed)
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision); wellbeing support programs; 401(k); disability and life insurance; other listed financial protections.
Application Instructions
- Apply; if intrigued but not a perfect match, they encourage applying anyway.
The Director, QC Automation owns the deployment and lifecycle of Automated QC (AQC) capabilities across the Cell Therapy manufacturing network. Acts as technology owner for AQC equipment and software, coordinating priorities across multiple programs and partners closely with ADA, Analytical Sciences and Technology (AS&T), and receiving sites to ensure AQC systems are deployed reliably, on schedule, and in a state of control.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the technology roadmap and lifecycle for AQC equipment and software (upgrades, vendor management, long-term platform planning).
- Lead deployment of AQC systems at new and existing nodes across the network, sequencing priorities across concurrent programs.
- Partner with ADA and AS&T to define system requirements, validate performance, and resolve technical issues.
- Serve as primary point of contact for receiving sites to ensure operational and quality readiness ahead of go-live.
- Represent AQC strategy/progress in network-level technical and governance forums.
- Identify risks to timelines/performance and drive mitigation plans.
- Ensure AQC systems/processes meet cGMP requirements.
- Support regulatory filings as needed.
- Establish key performance metrics and report deployment progress to stakeholders and leadership.
- Lead, coach, and develop the team supporting AQC deployment and sustaining operations.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of cGMPs and pharmaceutical regulations.
- Experience with automated lab or analytical technologies.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate competing priorities across multiple programs.
- Strong stakeholder management/influencing skills in a matrix organization.
- Solid problem-solving and risk-mitigation skills.
- 12+ years relevant experience (preferably regulated pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing).
- 5+ years leading technology deployment, automation, or tech transfer projects.
- Occasional travel up to 25%.
Benefits (explicitly listed)
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision); wellbeing support programs; 401(k); disability and life insurance; other listed financial protections.
Application Instructions
- Apply; if intrigued but not a perfect match, they encourage applying anyway.