Job Description

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BMS Hyderabad is an integrated global hub where our work is focused on helping patients prevail over serious diseases by building sustainable and innovative solutions. This important science, technology, and innovation center will support a range of technology and drug development activities that will help us usher in the next wave of innovation.

Position Summary

Lead and manage the IT Quality Deviations and Compliance organization for Hyderabad, India. This role will work in alignment with the IT Quality Deviation and Compliance Monitoring teams to execute on the strategies established by IT Compliance Operations.

This team is responsible for the management of Quality Deviations and Problem processes for IT Enterprise assets and applications. The design and monitoring of IT compliance requirements will be aligned with organizational IT Compliance and Control framework. This role will be responsible for gathering metrics and reporting on any IT compliance risks to the organization and perform SOX-ITGC testing on behalf of BMS. This position is critical in supporting the IT governance processes established to manage IT risk, ensure critical controls are implemented and operating as expected. This team will be responsible for monitoring compliance to evolving global GxP and SOX regulatory expectations through CSV & Compliance monitoring. Focus areas include SDLC, IT Service Management processes, Validation Services, Audit, Deviations, Problem records, CAPAs and effectiveness checks.

At BMS, digital innovation and Information Technology are central to our vision of transforming patients\xe2\x80\x99 lives through science. To accelerate our ability to serve patients around the world, we must unleash the power of technology. We are committed to being at the forefront of transforming the way medicine is made and delivered by harnessing the power of computer and data science, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to promote scientific discovery, faster decision making, and enhanced patient care.

If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!

Key Responsibilities

Functional and Technical

• Demonstrate critical thinking around interpreting business and industry challenges and recommending best practices-based solutions to improve products, processes, systems
• Implement organizational IT controls in accordance with applicable regulations and the ability to evaluate and understand the impact of new regulations and requirements
• Support responses to application CAPAs and Audits as they relate to health authority investigations and internal audits in a timely manner- in coordination with multiple stakeholder teams
• Plan and conduct compliance trainings for team members and ensure training compliance for teams.
• Function as the overall point of contact for implementing and driving IT Compliance operations delivery metrices for specific functional areas.

People Management:

• Oversees and support IT Quality Deviations & Compliance staff
• Responsible for training and mentoring junior staff to meet BMS quality standards.
• Ability to coach teams across functions on GxP processes, IT controls as well as ITSM processes
• Preferred experience with working in a multi-cultural, multi-location and diverse environments

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in computer science, engineering, life science field
• A minimum of 10-12 years of experience in IT Compliance in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5 years of managing/overseeing IT Compliance
• Deviation/Problem management experience is preferred with the ability to process Deviations, problem records and associated records in a QMS System (ie. Veeva, Trackwise etc.)
• Good understanding (mandatory) of 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, Data Integrity principles, GAMP methodologies and Agile methodologies
• General knowledge of IT applications, IT infrastructure, architecture of computer systems including SaaS, IaaS as well as networks, operating systems, databases, and software tools
• Good knowledge (mandatory) of IT testing practices and methodologies in the Pharma GxP space-and good working knowledge of tools like Service Now
• Ability to make decisions that impact own work and other groups/teams and works under minimal supervision
• Demonstrates openness to learning and developing. Takes a responsibility for their own and team\xe2\x80\x99s development and growth
• Demonstrates an understanding of factors driving team performance and how they contribute to the team\'s overall success
• Excellent English Oral and written communication skills including the ability to deliver clear and articulate presentations

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With a single vision as inspiring as \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming patients\xe2\x80\x99 lives through science\xe2\x84\xa2 \xe2\x80\x9d, 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 an inclusive culture, promoting diversity 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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

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 . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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