Senior Scientific Director - Biotherapeutics & Cell Therapy

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Sitting at the intersection of Research and Drug Development, Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology is a passionate community of scientists, physicians, and related professionals dedicated to driving the science and portfolio decision-making to deliver the right drug, to the right patient, at the right dose, at the right time. We utilize the power of translational science and precision medicine to unlock the unique traits of individual patients and disease biology to inform practitioners about how to use BMS medicines to address unmet medical needs, and to identify new ways we can target disease to advance our portfolio. The Clinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Pharmacology & Data Analytics teams at BMS provide pharmacology and model-informed drug development support for all pipeline assets throughout the clinical development lifecycle. TMCP collaborates with departments across Development, Manufacturing, and Commercial to optimize dosing, formulation, delivery, and combination strategies, ensuring faster and more effective drug development informed by core scientific principals and data.

Position Summary

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of human diseases.

The Senior Scientific Director, Bioanalysis - Biotherapeutics & Cell Therapy will provide strategic and scientific leadership for bioanalytical activities supporting Biotherapeutics and Cell therapy assets across BMS’s nonclinical and clinical development programs as well as registrations.

As a functional leader within Precision Medicine, Bioanalytical and Translational Sciences (PMBATS), this role partners closely with Clinical Pharmacology, Translational Sciences, Nonclinical, Clinical Development, and Regulatory to enable critical program decisions and regulatory success. The position reports to the Executive Director, Bioanalysis, and leads internal teams and external partners globally.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and accountability for bioanalytical PK and immunogenicity strategies across nonclinical and clinical development programs supporting biotherapeutics and cell therapies.

• Serve as the bioanalytical scientific lead on Project Teams, contributing to program strategy, risk assessment, and key decision making.

• Oversee the design, development, validation, and lifecycle management of bioanalytical assays, ensuring methods are fit‑for‑purpose and aligned with program and regulatory requirements.

• Partner cross‑functionally with internal Bioanalysis Lab Scientitsts, Clinical Pharmacology, DMPK, Nonclinical, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to deliver integrated PK, exposure, biomarker, and PD strategies.

• Drive innovation through the evaluation and implementation of emerging bioanalytical technologies, advancing operational efficiencies, and enabling risk‑based decision‑making approaches.

• Provide strategic oversight and hands‑on leadership for regulatory submissions (IND, NDA/BLA, IB, CTA, and related documents), including:

• - Authoring and reviewing bioanalytical and biomarker sections

• - Ensuring scientific rigor, consistency, and regulatory alignment

• - Leading responses to health authority questions for programs under direct responsibility

• Oversee external bioanalytical CRO partners, ensuring scientific quality, adherence to GLP/GCP requirements, and alignment with program timelines.

• Lead, mentor, and develop scientific talent, building high‑performing teams capable of supporting a diverse pipeline.

• Travel as required to CRO sites to provide scientific and technical oversight.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

o   Bachelor’s Degree

·        15+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

o   Master’s Degree

·        12+ years of academic and / or industry experience

Or

o   Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences

·        10+ years of academic and / or industry experience

o   8+ years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success leading bioanalytical strategy for IND‑enabling and clinical‑stage programs.

• Deep expertise in ligand binding assays, PK and immunogenicity bioanalysis, and method validation.

• Strong knowledge of global regulatory guidance (FDA, EMA) and GLP/GCP bioanalytical requirements.

• Proven ability to lead scientific teams and manage CROs in regulated environments.

• Excellent communication skills with experience authoring high‑quality regulatory and scientific documents.

• Track record of scientific leadership, collaboration, and influence across complex, matrixed organizations.

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Princeton - NJ - US: $250,800 - $303,912

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

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

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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