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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 rich in diversity. 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 .

Our Chemical Process Development group is a team of organic chemists, analytical chemists, and chemical engineers working together to design novel syntheses from raw materials to supply new medicines to patients. Our scientists focus on developing safe, economical, sustainable, and robust processes to support clinical trials and the launch of new medicines across various drug modalities including small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, and antibody drug conjugates. The work is driven by innovative science, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative teamwork. The scientific knowledge package from the manufacturing process, design parameters, and control strategies enables regulatory filings to bring these novel medicines to patients worldwide.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced leader with strong analytical technical skills and a passion for strategic project leadership, mentoring others and driving technical innovation to solve challenging problems. This role will provide analytical subject matter expertise and analytical leadership within process development teams consisting of organic chemists, chemical engineers, analytical scientists to support an increasingly complex Portfolio of small molecules and milla-molecular (ADCs, peptides, oligonucleotides) drug candidates from phase 1 to commercialization. The successful candidate is expected to manage multiple projects, provide strategic leadership, collaborate with stakeholders to move the portfolio through development to regulatory submissions.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the analytical activities in alignment with other project leads (process chemistry, engineering, technology and supply) to enable process innovation and invention.

• Developing phase appropriate analytical control strategies and coordinating method development, validation and transfer activities to support process development, internal/external campaigns, compliance needs and regulatory submissions.

• Providing fit-for-purpose analytical methods and analyses which provide key insights and process knowledge for scale-up and process optimization studies for projects within the portfolio.

• Appropriate resource planning and activity coordination of internal and external work packages.

• Partnering with other Analytical Functions across the Product Development and Commercial organizations to integrate/align analytical strategies, build development knowledge, collect necessary analytical data, and significantly influence specification setting and IND/NDA submission content.

• Capability to adapt and grow within a dynamic environment including both internally and externally based development activities. Collaborate with SMEs / project team on innovative analytical approaches to solve challenging problems. Leverage technical expertise to drive problem solving and knowledge gathering.

• Seeking opportunities to influence/mentor other scientists in the team, the wider analytical community or the external community (through consortia / guidance and publications) through lessons learned and workflow/ practice enhancements.

• Accountable for identifying opportunities and/or implementing solutions to improve efficiency, productivity and quality across various areas including: continuous processing, applying automation, screening, smart technology and vendor interactions.

The successful candidate is expected to significantly impact the advancement of the Portfolio through their strong analytical technical skills, strategic leadership and capability to manage multiple projects at various development stages. They are expected to grow into project leadership positions of increasing responsibility including the project leader for all drug substance development activities and become a significant influencer within our wider CMC development teams. Advancement along the technical ladder is also achievable through cross-functional problem solving, technology implementation/knowledge gathering that advance the Portfolio.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Principal Scientist level: Ph.D. in analytical, organic chemistry or engineering with 4-6 years of experience or Masters degree in analytical, organic chemistry or engineering with 6-9 years of experience or Bachelors degree in analytical, organic chemistry or engineering with 9-12 years of experience

• Senior Principal Scientist level: Ph.D. in analytical, organic chemistry or engineering with 6-8 years of experience or Masters degree in analytical, organic chemistry or engineering with 9-12 years of experience or Bachelors degree in analytical, organic chemistry or engineering with 12-15 years of experience

• Proven track record and experience directly relevant to the role is critical to success.

• Experience in working across matrixed and/or externalized teams highly desirable for Senior Principal Scientist position.

• Experience in supporting API process development is preferred. Experience with late stage registrational filings is a plus.

• Demonstrated expertise in a wide variety of analytical techniques is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety.

• Excellent interpersonal, time management, collaborative, team building, and communication skills are desired to ensure effective collaborations within matrix teams. Demonstrated performance against cooperation principles and enterprise mindset.

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.

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 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

BMS has a diverse 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.

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.

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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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1586579

Updated: 2024-11-17 03:17:34.718 UTC

Location: New Brunswick-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.