Associate Director, Systems Lifecycle Engineering

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.Job Duties/Responsibilities:Set strategic direction to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified assets (manufacturing and labs).Is responsible for adhering to the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) process throughout the entire life cycle of new assets.Leads the development and execution of the Site asset replacement strategy.Participates in, and influence, the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning/qualification plansParticipates in, and influence, the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical MRO suppliers and technical maintenance service providers.Develops acceptance tests and inspection criteria, participates in the final check out of new installations, which includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications.Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems.Systematically defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines an Asset Maintenance Plan that includes value-added preventive maintenance tasks and effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems.Provides input to a Risk Management Plan that will anticipate reliability-related, and non-reliability related risks that could adversely impact plant operationDevelops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations in the areas of capacity, quality, cost or regulatory compliance issuesProvides technical support to manufacturing, asset management and technical personnelDevelops asset replacement strategy, applying value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisionsApplies data analysis techniques that can include statistical process control (SPC), reliability modeling and prediction, fault tree analysis, weibull analysis, six sigma (6σ) methodologyApplies Root-cause, Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCA, RCFA) and Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) toolsLead analysis of assets that includes asset utilization, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), remaining useful life, and other analysis that define operating condition, reliability and cost of assets.Additional duties:Is a senior member of the Site Engineering organization senior leadership team. As such, takes part in key decisions for the organization.Manages an overall budget of about $1 - 2 MM, including service contracts in the range of $300K to $500K.Supports development of state-of-the-art asset management (maintenance & metrology) systems to assure a high level of support for the Devens site.Support the development and implement processes that minimize inconsistencies or defects in equipment that could lead to variability in equipment/system collaboration with the Asset Management organization, set and implement strategies to ensure that equipment is operating within specifications (i.e. process capability) that will produce high level of quality output, going beyond just preventing break downs, leveraging data and predictive analytics (including machine learning where applicable).In collaboration with the Site Facilities group, ensure that the manufacturing facility is always in inspection-ready state. In addition, establish relationship with our Integrated Facilities Management service provider to deliver facilities services within manufacturing building boundaries.Develop and implement strategies to keep our employees safe and to develop them into a high performing organization.Utilize state-of-the-art data acquisition and analytical technology to drive asset performance while maintaining highly compliant facilities.Provide Leadership and overall management of the maintenance operations at the Devens site including all on-site and subcontracted trades to maintain a fully functional GMP process development and manufacturing facility.Ability to communicate a clear vision aligned with Site and Overall Business objectives.Broad knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Governing Building Codes, OSHA regulations, and Industry Regulations related to the manufacture of Pharmaceutical products.Develop and implement performance targets for Reliability that creates a commitment to superior quality and safety from the staff.Develops relationships with diverse groups across the client base at the Devens site. Work within a team environment with other Site Engineering functions, including Engineering and Plant Engineering in a matrix organization.As a member of the Site Engineering team, will initiate projects together with other functional groups and review engineering drawings, specifications, and major maintenance operations.Customer Service is paramount, therefore must build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, and local community and regulatory agencies to meet site and Business requirements.Job Qualifications:Degree in Engineering, generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S., in engineering, a related discipline, or its equivalent and applicable industry experience.A minimum of 10 years of direct relevant experience in engineering and/or maintenance.Direct experience reliability engineering or asset/systems lifecycle engineering is required.Previous managerial experience which demonstrates proficiency in selection, motivating and retaining a superior team, effectively managing personnel issues and planning and administering financial resources preferred.Experience with Health Authority Inspections, External Auditors, Corporate and Internal Auditors preferred.Familiarity with distributed control systems and automation.A working understanding of lean principles is preferred. Excellent project management, communication, and technical writing skills are required.The successful candidate will possess the professionalism and technical competency required to represent the department before our customers, regulatory agencies, and management.Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation such as P and IDs, Process Flow diagrams and Standard Operating Procedures.Proven ability working in a matrix environment and leading multi-level / cross functional teams to achieve the highest performance in meeting site and departmental objectives.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 [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. Visit /eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

Created: 2025-10-04