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Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Onsite
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.
The Senior Manager, Technical Operations manages the daily operations of one or more animal facilities and specialty areas, including areas supporting USDA-regulated species, infectious disease/BSL-2 activities, and in-vivo pharmacology and biology studies. The role provides leadership to supervisors and staff, maintains regulatory and animal welfare standards, optimizes operational workflows and resource allocation, and directs departmental projects or programs that may involve cross-site collaboration.
People Leadership and Team Development
Operations and Facility Management
Compliance, Quality, and Animal Welfare
Scientific and Cross-Functional Partnership
Degree Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in life sciences or an equivalent discipline is required. An associate degree may be considered with at least two to five years of supervisory experience.
Experience Required:
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level is required.
Demonstrated leadership and managerial experience in laboratory animal care and use programs is required. Experience should include experimental methodology, animal facility operations, USDA-regulated species, and the regulations, guidelines, and accreditation expectations governing animal care and use programs.
Key Competency:
• Outstanding team-building, leadership, and managerial capability
• Knowledge of experimental methodology and animal facility operations
• Knowledge of regulations and guidelines governing animal care and use programs
• Solid foundation in the care and maintenance of USDA-regulated species and applicable Animal Welfare Act requirements
• Clear understanding of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and AAALAC expectations for facility operations
• Mastery of all Veterinary Sciences SOPs and a good understanding of related EHS and Facilities procedures, with proficiency in integrating this knowledge with strategic objectives
Local or cross-site travel may be required to support multi-site project and program activities.
This position requires on-call/on-site responsibilities during evenings and weekends.
The position may involve work in animal facilities, infectious disease/BSL-2 areas, and in-vivo study support areas. Potential exposures may include animal-related materials and biologic or other hazards managed through applicable company, Veterinary Sciences, and Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
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Compensation Overview:
The starting pay range(s) listed above is for full-time employees (FTE). You may also be eligible for additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities. We determine starting pay thoughtfully – carefully considering the nature of the role, required skills, work location, schedule and the knowledge and experience you bring. Final compensation is guided by pay equity principles and applicable employment laws. Compensation programs are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted over time to reflect evolving market factors, and individual, team or Company performance.
Benefits:
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, you may be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefit plans – including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and insurance offerings (medical, dental, vision, life and disability).
U.S.-based exempt employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO), which provides paid time off without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval, along with 11 paid company holidays each year.
Non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico receive 160 hours of paid vacation annually for new hires (subject to manager approval), 11 paid company holidays, and 3 optional holidays.
Depending on eligibility, employees may also have access to additional time-off benefits, including paid sick leave, up to two paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, and leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs. Eligible employees also enjoy an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
U.S.-based job seekers can explore full benefit offerings at https://careers.bms.com/benefits
How We Work
Where you work matters – because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.
Supporting People with Disabilities
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