Senior Principal Scientist, Chemical Process Development Full-time

Senior Principal Scientist, Chemical Process Development

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. 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.

Bristol Myers Squibb is an organization dedicated to bringing innovative medicines to patients in need. Chemical Process Development (CPD) is a world-leading chemical development organization, located within GPS-Product Development. Through innovation in chemical development, we invent the chemical processes that take small molecule and synthetic assets from development to launch in collaboration with CMC partners. Our team of innovative, passionate, and dedicated scientists strive to bring our company mission to life, for our patients, through the discovery of highly creative and impactful chemical processes, while nurturing a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and meaningful career development.

The Process Chemistry function of CPD is currently seeking an experienced, innovative, impactful, and highly talented individual to join our energizing team. Our team is focused on developing novel enabling science, exceptional chemical processes, and disruptive innovation in the pursuit of safe, efficient, green, and industry leading manufacturing routes to BMS assets. Key drivers for accelerating our scientific growth and advancing process development are exceptional cross-functional collaboration and the ability to partner and drive exceptional science with leading academic institutions. Our department offers an excellent opportunity for those who want to learn and grow their career while continuing to develop our shared culture of excellence.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in organic chemistry, or a related field, with 6-8 years of additional industrial experience. A demonstrated ability to lead scientific projects while growing team members to deliver exceptional outcomes is essential. The individual should have a desire to be an active member of a world-leading scientific organization, be willing to participate in our highly collaborative research enterprise, and have a strong desire to contribute to, and continuously improve, our culture of innovation, team development, and safety. A track record of acting with speed, accountability, agility and integrity is critical, along with a mindset of continuous learning and personal growth. We are seeking individuals who can think differently and bring diverse ideas and perspectives to our problem-solving organization; thus, while a background in process chemistry is advantageous, it is not essential. Within this environment, you will have the opportunity to pursue your passion for chemistry while developing new skills and knowledge, in collaboration with highly talented and creative colleagues.

Located at our either our New Brunswick or Lawrenceville facilities in NJ, the exceptional organic chemist joining our Chemical Process Development organization will:

• Lead chemistry teams to deliver disruptive science, novel chemical routes, robust and well characterized manufacturing processes and outstanding scientific knowledge to support the development and commercialization of our portfolio.
• Lead from the lab by modeling hands-on scientific excellence, maintaining a strong laboratory presence, and driving a culture where leaders actively engage in experimental strategy, troubleshooting, and mentorship at the bench.
• Work across assets within the BMS synthetics portfolio (small molecules and TIDES).
• Demonstrate independence and ability to propose and implement novel solutions to complex chemical problems through the application of first-principles.
• Experience managing teams is preferred.
• Contribute to the development of our culture of innovation.
• Participate in, propose, and run departmental initiatives aimed at improving our work practices.
• Interface with cross-functional CMC development teams to ensure effective development strategies are implemented for development stage assets.
• Interface across CPD functional areas (analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, engineering, technologies and drug substance supply) to deliver on our integrated vision.
• Partner with CPD and chemistry‑organization leadership to strengthen our culture of collaboration and scientific advancement while growing, developing, and training the CPD community through effective leadership, management, coaching, and mentoring in support of our dynamic portfolio

Qualifications/Experience:

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or related field with a track record of academic excellence and 6-8 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrated track record of acting with Passion, Innovation, Accountability, Urgency, Inclusion and Integrity.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity.
• An ability to inspire and lead others.
• Experience leading high performing teams is preferred.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members and colleagues.
• External presence in the organic chemistry community through peer reviewed publications and/or presentations is preferred.

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 a supportive culture, promoting global participation 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 an 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.

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