Senior Specialist, QA Product Disposition
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Summit, NJ, United States
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
Position Summary:
Senior Specialist, QA Disposition Daily Operations is responsible for supporting final release and disposition of drug product and issuance of all disposition certification i.e. Certificate of Analysis (CoA), and Dose at the Summit West facility. This includes but is not limited to review and/or approval of all disposition inputs i.e. manufacturing batch records, QC testing, change controls, deviations, complaints, investigations, environmental monitoring results and CAPAs associated to drug product prior to release. The Release Manager, QA Disposition Daily Operations supports APQR/CPV data compilation (as required), CAPAs owned by Disposition (as required), Deviations owned by Disposition (as required), Document Revision (as required), Change Controls owned by Disposition (as required), and input in the development systems impacting disposition i.e. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and CeLabs LIMS System in accordance with policies, standards, procedures, and Global cGMP (as required).
Shift: Wed-Sat, 2nd Shift, 12pm-10:30pm
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure right first time and compliant releaseand certificate issuance.
• Current on industry standards as it applies to cGMPs, global regulatoryguideline requirements, and departmental requirements.
• Executes Disposition support activities in alignment with all pertinent SOPs.Ensures pertinent SOPs are available and present when executing dispositionsupport tasks
• Ensures product quality and compliance by enforcing quality assurancepolicies and procedures; ensures the required processes, procedures, andresources are adhered to while performing responsibilities
• Knowledge of US and global cGMP requirements.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing, quality, andcompliance to make appropriate decisions as needed.
• Obtains all required accesses needed to perform tasks with minimal delay.
• Action-oriented and customer-focused, skilled in decision-making, buildingrelationships, problem solving, conflict management, and critical thinking.
• Work is self-directed and requires minimal direction to complete tasks byfollowing work practices, lists, forms, and/or procedures.
• Skilled in organizing daily tasks, decision-making, and building relationships
• Able to adapt as required to support departmental and site wide initiatives.
• Capable of independently troubleshooting situations utilizing all available sources of guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to prepare clear and concise communications.
• Supports and/ or leads continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and productivity within the group
• Responsive in forms of communications.
• Relays disposition status in a timely manner in all required platforms
• Performs projects as required by senior management.
• Compiles metrics for presentation to senior management as required
• Writes, reviews and updates SOPs as required.
• Recognized as Subject Matter Expert within the group.
Reporting Relationship:
This position reports to the Senior Manager, QA Disposition Daily Operations and does not have direct reports
Qualifications:
• Detail oriented with strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, regulatoryguidelines applicable to biologics and cell therapy.
• Must be able to interpret problems and effectively communicate with clarity,brevity, and accuracy to peers and leadership.
• Must be skilled in planning, organizing, conflict management, and innovation management.
• Contributes to departmental performance and quality initiatives; able to conceptualize impact of quality initiatives in terms of cross-functional teams; contributes positively to BMS culture and values.
• Requires minimal direction to completes tasks, able to obtain resources and information from established internal sources; consults with senior management for decisions outside established processes.
• Routinely recognizes and independently resolves quality issues; informs senior management of proposed solutions.
• Seeks senior management guidance on complex issues.
• Able to interpret complex results and situations with degree of independence and articulate recommendations for solutions.
• Effectively communicates internally within the function and with internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Represents department in internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Manages conflict and issues with internal and external customers.
• Mentors junior Disposition team members
Educational Requirements:
• B.S. degree required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Minimum of 5 years working in a Quality or Manufacturing role (or combination thereof) within a commercial biopharmaceutical, cellular therapy, or gene therapy organization.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Summit West - NJ - US: $83,900 - $101,671
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
Health Coverage:
Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support:
Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection:
401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
* Eligibility Disclosure:
T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection .
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1601126 : Senior Specialist, QA Product Disposition
Company:
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number:
R1601126
Updated:
2026-04-11 02:24:07.200 UTC
Location:
Summit West-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .
Position Summary:
Senior Specialist, QA Disposition Daily Operations is responsible for supporting final release and disposition of drug product and issuance of all disposition certification i.e. Certificate of Analysis (CoA), and Dose at the Summit West facility. This includes but is not limited to review and/or approval of all disposition inputs i.e. manufacturing batch records, QC testing, change controls, deviations, complaints, investigations, environmental monitoring results and CAPAs associated to drug product prior to release. The Release Manager, QA Disposition Daily Operations supports APQR/CPV data compilation (as required), CAPAs owned by Disposition (as required), Deviations owned by Disposition (as required), Document Revision (as required), Change Controls owned by Disposition (as required), and input in the development systems impacting disposition i.e. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and CeLabs LIMS System in accordance with policies, standards, procedures, and Global cGMP (as required).
Shift: Wed-Sat, 2nd Shift, 12pm-10:30pm
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure right first time and compliant releaseand certificate issuance.
• Current on industry standards as it applies to cGMPs, global regulatoryguideline requirements, and departmental requirements.
• Executes Disposition support activities in alignment with all pertinent SOPs.Ensures pertinent SOPs are available and present when executing dispositionsupport tasks
• Ensures product quality and compliance by enforcing quality assurancepolicies and procedures; ensures the required processes, procedures, andresources are adhered to while performing responsibilities
• Knowledge of US and global cGMP requirements.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with cGMP manufacturing, quality, andcompliance to make appropriate decisions as needed.
• Obtains all required accesses needed to perform tasks with minimal delay.
• Action-oriented and customer-focused, skilled in decision-making, buildingrelationships, problem solving, conflict management, and critical thinking.
• Work is self-directed and requires minimal direction to complete tasks byfollowing work practices, lists, forms, and/or procedures.
• Skilled in organizing daily tasks, decision-making, and building relationships
• Able to adapt as required to support departmental and site wide initiatives.
• Capable of independently troubleshooting situations utilizing all available sources of guidance.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to prepare clear and concise communications.
• Supports and/ or leads continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and productivity within the group
• Responsive in forms of communications.
• Relays disposition status in a timely manner in all required platforms
• Performs projects as required by senior management.
• Compiles metrics for presentation to senior management as required
• Writes, reviews and updates SOPs as required.
• Recognized as Subject Matter Expert within the group.
Reporting Relationship:
This position reports to the Senior Manager, QA Disposition Daily Operations and does not have direct reports
Qualifications:
• Detail oriented with strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, regulatoryguidelines applicable to biologics and cell therapy.
• Must be able to interpret problems and effectively communicate with clarity,brevity, and accuracy to peers and leadership.
• Must be skilled in planning, organizing, conflict management, and innovation management.
• Contributes to departmental performance and quality initiatives; able to conceptualize impact of quality initiatives in terms of cross-functional teams; contributes positively to BMS culture and values.
• Requires minimal direction to completes tasks, able to obtain resources and information from established internal sources; consults with senior management for decisions outside established processes.
• Routinely recognizes and independently resolves quality issues; informs senior management of proposed solutions.
• Seeks senior management guidance on complex issues.
• Able to interpret complex results and situations with degree of independence and articulate recommendations for solutions.
• Effectively communicates internally within the function and with internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Represents department in internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Manages conflict and issues with internal and external customers.
• Mentors junior Disposition team members
Educational Requirements:
• B.S. degree required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Minimum of 5 years working in a Quality or Manufacturing role (or combination thereof) within a commercial biopharmaceutical, cellular therapy, or gene therapy organization.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Summit West - NJ - US: $83,900 - $101,671
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
Health Coverage:
Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support:
Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection:
401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
* Eligibility Disclosure:
T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection .
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at TAEnablement@bms.com . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.
R1601126 : Senior Specialist, QA Product Disposition
Company:
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number:
R1601126
Updated:
2026-04-11 02:24:07.200 UTC
Location:
Summit West-NJ
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.