Scientist, Analytical Strategy & Lifecycle

About the role

Do you thrive at the intersection of analytical science, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional collaboration? Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for a Scientist to join our Analytical Strategy & Lifecycle (AS&L) Biologics team - a role where your technical expertise directly supports the medicines that patients depend on every day. In this position, you'll be a key player in the lifecycle management of commercial and late-stage biologic products, helping ensure that our analytical methods are robust, compliant, and continuously optimized. You'll partner with QC laboratories around the world, contribute to high-stakes regulatory filings, and serve as a trusted technical voice across a global, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Be the Technical Expert - Serve as a QC point of contact, supporting method evaluations, troubleshooting, tech transfers, validations, and investigations across the BMS network and external testing labs.
• Drive Regulatory Success - Contribute to BLAs, Rest-of-World filings, Post-Approval Submissions (PAS), Follow-Up Measures (FUMs), and Post-Marketing Commitments (PMCs), including authoring responses to Health Authority questions.
• Manage Method Lifecycles - Support analytical change control, specification management, and control strategy implementation across BMS sites, third-party manufacturers, and partner laboratories.
• Connect the Dots Cross-Functionally - Act as a bridge between QC and teams across analytical development, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, and quality to deliver seamless analytical strategies.
• Continuously Improve - Lead and contribute to improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and method robustness.

Requirements

• A PhD, MS, or BS in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or a related field, with 2-6 years of relevant biologics experience (commensurate with degree level)
• Hands-on expertise with a broad range of analytical techniques including HPLC, iCIEF, capillary/gel electrophoresis, MS, UV absorption, and ELISAs
• Solid working knowledge of method qualification, validation, and cGMP laboratory operations, underpinned by familiarity with regulatory guidelines
• Experience navigating Analytical Strategy & Lifecycle frameworks (JOS, Analytical Procedures, Method Validation)
• A proven ability to analyze complex data, draw actionable conclusions, and communicate findings clearly - both in writing and verbally
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively in a global matrix environment, including with remote colleagues
• Why BMS?
• At BMS, we don't just offer a job - we offer a purpose. You'll join a company that:
• Operates in more than 40 countries with a truly global footprint
• Delivers transformative therapies for oncology, immunology, hematology, cardiovascular disease, and beyond
• Is consistently recognised as a top employer for diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing
• Invests in your growth - with access to world-class development resources and a culture of innovation
• Puts patients first - in every decision, at every level
• You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance and on-site gym.
• We believe that the diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise of our people are our greatest strength. Here, you can be bold, be yourself, and do your best work.
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

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 .

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