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Position Summary

The role of Senior Scientist in the BioProcess Technology (BPT) function of MS&T, Cell Culture is to serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support commercial drug substance cell culture activities at the large-scale cell culture (LSCC) facility, single-use facility (SUF) at Devens and/or external manufacturing (ExM) and across the broader biologics network. The position will be highly cross-functional and will build and maintain effective collaborations with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology/Sciences, Process Engineering, Digital Plant/Automation, Quality Assurance, Analytical, and Global Regulatory Sciences groups. This role will report to a Senior Manager or Principal Scientist within the cell culture bioprocess technology group.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute analysis of media, cell banking, seed train, and bioreactor experiments using scale-down models and the interpretation of these results with respect to the GMP manufacturing process.

• Interface with site functions for joint accountability for manufacturing of drug substance at the Devens LSCC and SUF

• Lead and/or support process technology transfers, process validation, and the preparation of CMC documentation for regulatory filings. Cell culture SME for health authority questions and audits.

• Lead and/or support manufacturing process changes and investigations and maintain in depth understanding of manufacturing data.

• Own preparation of protocol studies and reports to support GMP manufacturing activities

• Lead and/or execute evaluation and implementation of new process technologies using scale-down models.

• Manage FTE, contract staff, and co-ops/interns, as appropriate

• Embody the BMS behaviors and serve as a leader and role model within BPT and the drug substance MS&T organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD in STEM field with 2-4 years of experience, MS in stem field with 6-8 years of experience, and BSc in STEM field with 8-10 years of relevant academic/biopharmaceutical industry experience (e.g. chemical engineering, biology, or equivalent)

• A strong practical knowledge of the technologies related to cell culture and bioprocess engineering.

• Interest in laboratory work and experience in contributing to the design, modification and optimization of cell culture or fermentation unit operations.

• Interest in assessing scientific technologies and their application to the BioPharma industry

• Demonstrated success in matrix leadership, project management, and/or people leadership.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in both a team environment and as an individual contributor with minimal supervision.

• Proactively identifies problems and troubleshoots solutions.

• Organizes and presents data for internal/external scientific meetings.

• Capable and willing to train others on procedures, operations, new technology, methods or processes.

• Occasional business travel may be required (up to 10%)

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• You may be required to work in areas where chemical, biologic, and environmental risks are present.

• You will be located in a bench scale laboratory with classified areas requiring appropriate gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• You will perform laboratory operations including media/buffer preparation, cell culture scale-up, and bioreactor operation including sampling. Repetitive tasks including but not limited to pipetting, keyboard use, mouse use and report writing will be occasionally required

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching is required. Role also requires infrequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs), carrying, or pushing objects

• You will be a team-based position that requires occasional weekend and holiday work.

Why You Should Apply

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

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.

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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
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

COVID-19 Information
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