Principal Scientist - Software LifeCycle Management ASAT QC System

About the role

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. 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. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . Job Description Job Title & Organization Principal Scientist - Software LifeCycle Management ASAT QC System Role Summary - Own the business purpose, intended use, and lifecycle governance for QC method execution system for example; FCS Express, Opus, MyAssay, Matrix etc. - Define and maintain global standards (configuration, templates, SOPs, training) and ensure consistent adoption across sites. - Translate business needs into requirements and acceptance criteria; prioritize enhancements, upgrades, and defect resolution with IT and Quality. - Ensure the validated state is maintained by overseeing change control, validation readiness, and required documentation. - Own the access model (role-based), periodic access reviews, and business-side controls for data integrity and compliance. - Act as the business escalation point for risks, issues, and cross-site decisions; communicate roadmap, status, and impacts to stakeholders. Scientific / Technical Knowledge - Expert knowledge of the business processes supported by FCS Express, Opus, MyAssay, Matrix etc, including end-to-end workflows and key user roles. - Strong understanding of system governance, configuration standards, and template/metadata management required for consistent execution across sites. - Working knowledge of cGxP, data integrity expectations, and validated system lifecycle practices (requirements, testing/UAT, change control, periodic review). - Understands cross-functional links and dependencies (Quality, IT, Cybersecurity, site operations, vendors) impacting system performance and compliance. Technical Accomplishments - Leads cross-site alignment to standardize system use, templates, and configuration to support reliable method execution. - Owns the business roadmap (enhancements, upgrades, integrations) and coordinates delivery with IT and site stakeholders. - Ensures requirements, acceptance criteria, and UAT expectations are defined and met before release. - Provides business oversight for deviations/incidents and supports investigations, root cause, and CAPA follow-through as applicable. Initiative / Independence - Works independently to identify needs, define priorities, and drive execution across multiple stakeholders and sites. - Establishes and runs governance routines (intake, prioritization, decision logs, communications) for the in-scope systems. - Ensures key documentation is current (standards, SOPs, training, validation deliverables) and accessible for site execution. - Coordinates with vendors/IT for release planning, testing windows, and deployment readiness to minimize operational impact. Influence / Decision Making - Makes business decisions on priorities, scope, and tradeoffs balancing compliance, operational needs, and delivery timelines. - Owns business-side risk identification and mitigation plans (validated state, data integrity, access controls, standardization). - Serves as the final business escalation point for system issues impacting multiple sites; drives timely resolution with IT and vendors. Innovation - Identifies opportunities to simplify and standardize workflows, templates, and configurations to improve right-first-time execution. - Drives continuous improvement through metrics, user feedback, and recurring issue trends; prioritizes high-value enhancements. Internal and External Technical Leadership - Build strong partnerships with site QC, Quality, IT, LCS and vendors to deliver a stable, compliant, and supported system. - Leads cross-site communities of practice and training to drive consistent use and knowledge sharing. - Communicates roadmap, release impacts, and required site actions clearly and in advance. - Mentors and guides system SMEs and superusers; ensures coverage for key business owner activities. 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. Compensation Overview: Princeton - NJ - US: $129,600 - $157,044 The starting compensation rang