Senior Scientist, Process Analytics

OverviewChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Working at Bristol Myers Squibb is not usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients and the careers of those who do it. You\'ll have opportunities to grow and thrive alongside high-achieving teams.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, programs and services that support employees in pursuing goals at work and in personal life. Read more at careers.bms.com/working-with-us.Position SummaryAs a Senior Scientist, you will combine high-level scientific expertise with operational ownership. You will independently design and execute complex analytical studies, drive method readiness for process work, and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for key chromatographic and electrophoretic methods. You will also act as an Operations Manager, owning weekly task assignment and coordination to ensure clear priorities, balanced workload, and reliable coverage for the PA lab.Role & ResponsibilitiesAnalytical leadership: Independently design, execute, interpret, and report complex analytical studies supporting process characterization and investigations. Serve as an SME for assays such as CE-SDS, SEC, RP-HPLC/peptide mapping, iCIEF, glycan analysis, and titer methods; lead readiness/qualification activities for assays entering major campaigns.Method troubleshooting & improvement: Diagnose and resolve method performance issues (e.g., robustness, variability, system suitability) and drive continuous improvement to enhance data quality, efficiency, and reliability in PA.Operations management: Own weekly task assignment across PA scientists/analysts; lead weekly coverage meetings to review incoming studies, volumes, timelines, and capacity; review sampling plans and apply scientific judgment; coordinate communications on priorities and sample drop-offs; escalate bottlenecks and rebalance work with group leads as needed.Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Process Development/Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and MS&T sub-functions to ensure analytical readiness for tech transfer/scale-up; represent PA on project teams, communicating risks, results, and study implications.Documentation & data integrity: Author high-quality technical memos, qualification packages, and study reports; ensure data capture, review, and verification align with PA practices, ELN/DevLIMS workflows, and data-integrity expectations.Demonstrated continuous-improvement mindset (assay robustness, efficiency, data quality).Experience & QualificationsBachelor\'s degree with 7-9 years of experience, or Master\'s degree with 4-6 years, or PhD with 2-4 years of experience.Knowledge of bioprocess engineering, analytical science, or manufacturing sciences generally attained through studies resulting in a B.S. in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent industry experience.Demonstrated mastery of SOPs, cGMPs, ALCOA+ data integrity principles, and ability to work effectively within a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.Strong experience supporting and interpreting data from biologics manufacturing processes, including upstream and downstream unit operations.Proven competency in the successful execution of process technical transfer, including analytical readiness for engineering runs, PPQ campaigns, and commercial manufacturing, with the ability to assess risk and define mitigation strategies.Demonstrated expertise with chromatographic and electrophoretic analytical technologies, including but not limited to SEC-UPLC, CE-SDS (reduced and non-reduced), RP-HPLC / peptide mapping, iCIEF, glycan analysis (HILIC), ELISA-based assays (HCP, rProtein A), and titer methods.Hands-on experience with Waters UPLC platforms (ACQUITY Classic, H-Class, Premier) and detectors (UV, FLR); working knowledge of method robustness, system suitability, troubleshooting, and optimization.Experience using and managing data within Empower, ELN systems (e.g., Symyx), LIMS/DevLIMS, and Spotfire.Demonstrated project and operational management skills, including prioritizing multiple concurrent assignments, balancing routine manufacturing support with project deliverables, and driving work to completion under tight timelines.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and facilitation abilities to influence at all levels and effectively lead scientists and multidisciplinary teams.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 & BenefitsLocation: Devens - MA - US. Range: $120,740 - $146,312. The starting compensation range is for a full-time employee; additional incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available. Final compensation is based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits varies by job and location. For more on benefits, please visit careers.bms.com/life-at-bms.Benefit offerings are subject to terms and conditions of applicable plans. Our benefits include health coverage, wellbeing programs, financial well-being and protection, and other programs. Work-life benefits include paid time off and related programs. Details vary by location and eligibility.Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers: With Transforming patients\' lives through science as our vision, every BMS employee contributes to work that goes beyond ordinary. Our values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity guide our culture and collaboration.On-site ProtocolBMS assigns occupancy type based on role responsibilities. Site-essential roles require 100% onsite; site-by-design roles may allow hybrid work with at least 50% onsite; field-based and remote-by-design roles require ability to travel to visit customers, patients or partners as directed.Supporting People With DisabilitiesBMS is committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations. If you require accommodations during recruitment or in any part of the process, contact adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility for our Equal Employment Opportunity statement.Candidate RightsBMS will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, where permitted by law. If you live in or work from Los Angeles County, please review additional information at careers.bms.com/california-residents/.Data ProtectionWe will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during the application process. Learn more at careers.bms.com/fraud-protection. Data processed in relation to role applications will be treated per privacy policies and regulations.If you believe the job posting is missing information required by local law, please contact TAEnablement@bms.com with the Job Title and Requisition number. For status inquiries, use the chat with Ripley. R1599936 Senior Scientist, Process Analytics.J-18808-Ljbffr