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Principal Scientist, Analytical Method Sciences

Quality

icon-location-marker Cruiserath - IE
icon-location-marker Devens - MA - US
Posted 2 days ago Full_time R1583879

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Position: Principal Scientist, Analytical Method Sciences

Location: Cruiserath / Devens


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 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.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide on-site technical support to global QC labs, ensuring the robustness and reliability of bioanalytical methods.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve assay issues, partnering with QC labs to conduct method-related investigations.

  • Ensure operational aspects of methods are clearly captured and robust, facilitating seamless method execution.

  • Method Training and Execution

    • Deliver comprehensive method training to QC lab personnel, ensuring consistent execution across global testing networks.

    • Embed within labs as needed to support day-to-day method execution and troubleshooting.

    • Lead the provision of hands-on technical support for commercial biologics methods, ensuring adherence to global standards.

  • Participate in audits and Health Authority inspections, providing SME support and assisting in the generation of HA responses and CAPAs.

  • Contribute to the development of regulatory strategies for biologics methods control, including specifications and reference standards.

  • Author and review regulatory submissions from licensure throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.

  • Utilize lean tools to improve method execution and performance, driving enhancements in efficiency and reliability.

  • Collaborate with GQCAS teams and Site QC to identify and implement improvements in method performance, aiming for Right First Time testing and higher productivity.

  • Mentor and coach junior scientists, fostering a high-performance culture within the QC organization.

  • Partner with stakeholders from Analytical Strategy & Lifecycle, MS&T, Manufacturing, GRS and Operations to develop effective strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • In depth knowledge of common analytical techniques used in the bio-pharmaceutical industry such as iCIEF, UPLC, CE, Bioassay, ELISA, LC-MS etc., including method qualification/validation, method development and/or method transfer

  • Proven track record in Quality Control (QC) within the biopharmaceutical industry, particularly in a GMP-regulated environment.

  • Demonstrated successful leadership of cross-functional teams, stakeholder management, and ability to ensure progress of complex projects under defined timelines

  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex separations and bioanalytical assays and provide technical support to QC laboratories.

  • Extensive experience in managing complex method-related investigations and resolving technical issues.

  • Demonstrates ability to analyze and interpret data to draw appropriate conclusions, identify problems/gaps, and recommend potential next steps or solutions to ensure good scientific, compliance and regulatory outcomes.

  • Experience supporting audits and Health Authority inspections, including providing SME support and generating HA responses and CAPAs.

  • Experience in developing and executing quality control strategies, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.

  • Significant industry experience in independently writing formal reports/documents and preparing technical presentations

  • In depth knowledge of FDA and international regulatory guidelines and standards as well as extensive experience with supporting Health Authority inspections

  • Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements and experience authoring and reviewing regulatory submissions.

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