Automation Data Analytics Engineer

At Bristol Myers Squibb, our employees often ask, “Who are you working for?”—a question that fuels collaboration, accountability, and urgency in our work. Our purpose-driven culture inspires us to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines to prevail over serious diseases. We offer uniquely interesting and meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, flexibility, and comprehensive benefits. This is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. 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 . At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team. The Data Analytics Engineer is accountable for supporting and executing activities related to the solution design, delivery, operational support, continuous improvement, change management, and lifecycle management of site Automation Systems (Process Automation System, Manufacturing Execution System, and Data Historians), Data Analytics solutions (SQL, Azure AI, Python – Domino – Jupyter Notebook, Tableau, Power BI, and others), and associated boundary systems used in the production and monitoring of Biologics products for commercial supply. The incumbent must be independent, goal-oriented, flexible, able to work efficiently across multiple projects, enthusiastic, and innovative, with a solid understanding of good manufacturing practices and technologies to support the needs of the Site/Network Manufacturing Teams. Shift Available: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Responsibilities: Act as a subject matter expert in data analytics, closely working with Manufacturing and Technical. Operations subject matter experts to define, prioritize, and document business needs and solution requirements; work with external and internal BI&T partners to develop data analytics and data science solutions, serving as the key conduit between business and BI&T. Create dashboards and visualizations using data analytics tools and conduct ad-hoc data analysis to support operational and business decision-making. Provide technical direction and expertise to Site teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Shared Services, etc.) to support and improve capacity, quality, and cost, or to establish root cause. Work closely with end users and process owners to establish and maintain service level expectations across all functions and site systems. Support the Automation and Data Intake (assessment) and backlog of proposals and requests to utilize resources efficiently and ensure alignment with Site objectives, Network policies, practices, and Senior Leadership direction. Deliver key improvements across the manufacturing network by deploying recipe updates, manufacturing data analysis reports, and technical insight; provide MES product impact assessments to support investigations and product release. Contribute to the development and configuration of digital solutions — such as electronic batch records and process automation technologies — ensuring solutions are fit for intended use per business requirements throughout the full solution lifecycle. Support lifecycle management and project implementation at the site level, including participation in project teams to prepare schedules, execute technical projects, and develop presentations for stakeholders and management. Translate business requirements into functional and design specifications that are compliant, efficient, and effective. Champion change management initiatives and support process improvement programs; support consistent execution of automated system modifications and adherence to governing documents. Support Manufacturing Systems incidents, quality event investigations, and impact assessments on the process control strategy; contribute to process monitoring initiatives including data collection, end-to-end process analysis, and resolution of production issues. Lead the execution of QMS deliverables including creation and revision of SOPs, work practices, training materials, Change Controls, Change Actions, CAPAs, and technical reports; provide ownership of quality records for deviations and change actions related to shop floor activity. Support the Continued Process Verification (CPV) and process monitoring program, and participate in Technical Transfer efforts across the cell therapy network. Participate in and support Automated System lifecycle activities and improvements, including system and process reviews and business audits. Interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, MSAT, and other cross-functional teams; serve as applicable Manufacturing Automation System Business Owner and participate in routine plant operating meetings (i.e., Tiers, Townhalls, etc.). Continuously integrate with the business to understand current processes and provide technology guidance that enables and supports Digital Plant plans and strategies; stay current with industry trends and standards (e.g., PDA, ISPE). Adhere to and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements; support health authority and internal inspections. Effectively collaborate across the organization at a global and local level to support business strategies, best practice operations, and Business Continuity (BCP). Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to team members to maximize effectiveness and cohesion; promote compliance with practices, policies, and procedures. Knowledge & Skills: Strong critical reasoning, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans. Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and expectations in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams with moderate supervision. Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate honestly, transparently, and effectively with peers, department management, and cross-functionally, including advanced technical document writing. Knowledge of the relationship between manufacturing processes, ERP, PCS, and MES preferred. Working knowledge of Electronic Batch Records (EBR), Review by Exception (RBE), and MES Recipe object lifecycle management preferred. Understanding of cell culture, cryopreservation, purification, and aseptic processing or lab techniques preferred. Experience with manufacturing boundary systems preferred. Ability to travel 10%–15% of time. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. A minimum of two (2) or more years of manufacturing support, manufacturing engineering, or relat