Principal Scientist, MS&T at Bristol Myers Squibb in Manatí, PR

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.

Job Summary

Accountable for the transfer, project management, optimization, and daily support of manufacturing processes across the site and for timeliness of introduction, robustness of the processes, and quality of the products transferred from Research and Development, other BMS sites, or business partners to satisfy or exceed established timing targets and business plans.

The incumbent is the principal subject matter expert and process owner for the end-to-end manufacturing process for liquids and lyophilized parenteral products at Manatí.

Ensures processes are designed and validated per applicable cGMPs, site procedures, and that processes are defined consistent with regulatory filings.

This position must comply with all Security guidelines, Environmental Health and Safety regulations and the current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs as Subject Matter Expert in liquid, lyophilized and syringe parenteral processes, and formulation, maintaining a current knowledge base on best industry practices.
• Supports Manatí Technical Transfer projects, including project plan development, team formation and charters for new product transfers occurring at Manatí.
• Develops and executes technology transfer plans in support of new products, effectively integrating site time and event schedules to priorities established through corporate structures.
• Acts as core team member on new product introduction teams for internal R&D, contract manufactured, and Alliance products (e.g., Integrated Development Team, Tech Transfer Team).
• Partners with Innovation Technologies group, Information Management, Engineering Maintenance, and Manufacturing to ensure equipment and automation are capable to deliver the manufacturing processes transferred.
• Assures effective integration of plans and resources to achieve timeliness of process support, productivity, and technology transfer and validation activities associated to product portfolio.
• Performs Design of Experiments and Process Risk Assessment (FMEA) activities to establish appropriate process control strategies.
• Partners with the site management team in the identification of best practices in industry related to technology transfers, pharmaceutical technology to create a competitive advantage.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other division groups in support of technology transfer, validation, productivity and process support activities.
• Leads, motivates, mentors, and provides technical leadership to junior scientists, and develops team members to meet and exceed plant and company goals and objectives.
• Performs as the communication liaison for the transfer, validation, optimization, and daily support activities for the assigned product portfolio.
• Performs as the site liaison and primary author for process sections of CMC submissions.
• May represent the site and lead site Technology Transfer Teams to assure timely delivery of targets.
• May be the author or approver of validation and experimental protocols.

Knowledge / Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, or Science, with 9-12 years of directly related experience in Technical Services work within the pharmaceutical industry, or Master’s with 6-9 years, or PhD with 4-6 years.
• Three (3) years experience in parenteral manufacturing of protein therapeutics (biologics) strongly preferred, along with demonstrated knowledge of how these products behave in parenteral processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage a multitude of technical projects.
• Engineering principles aptitude.
• Ability to effectively lead cross-functional site teams towards execution of technical transfer activities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, complex, and changing environment.
• Ability to manage personnel and financial resources.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in manufacturing processes, technologies, and processing equipment, CGMPs and FDA regulations and trends.
• Strong project management skills and experiences.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills and experiences.
• Demonstrated lead management, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Strong mentor, with excellent people development skills and track record.
• Outstanding communication skills, both in English and Spanish (oral, written).
• Subject Matter Expertise in Industrial Parenteral Formulation and filling process.

Decision Making and Scope of Authority

• Full accountability for decisions with site, regional and corporate groups related to Technology Transfers to the site, best pharmaceutical technology practices, process changes, support of manufacturing events, development of technology, and development of department resources.
• Makes decisions regarding policies and procedure implementation and revision, in compliance with BMS, Federal and local policies and regulations.
• The incumbent is expected to create new ideas and processes, delivering results, driving for continuous innovation prioritizing projects and schedules as needed.
• Will also formulate recommendations on programs that could require the commitment of significant resources.
• Decisions are key to minimize time to market of new products.
• Decisions taken in support of existing manufacturing processes can often lead to cost avoidance or cost improvement.
• Must work with maximum independence and minimum supervision from Manufacturing Science & Technology leadership.
• Must execute activities as described under major duties and accountabilities while satisfying guidelines set for the Puerto Rico Region under the established corporate guidelines.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn’t perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Compensation Overview: Manati - PR - US: $106,520 - $129,080

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.

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