Senior Scientist, Drug Product Analytical Science And Technology (ASAT), Cell Therapy

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Position Summary:

Function as a molecular biology analytical expert supporting the Cellular Therapy product portfolio.  Successful candidates will have a strong foundation in development of molecular biology methods as well as transfer, validation, and life-cycle management of test methods in a cGMP environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide molecular biology analytical expertise in support of QC lab investigations.  This encompasses participating in technical investigations, identifying root cause and providing corrective and preventive actions, including method remediations.
• Support transfer of commercial molecular biology methods and method validation in compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for the stewardship of molecular biology methods in the Cell Therapy Quality organization.
• Implement method lifecycle and method maintenance programs to support molecular biology methods in support of viral vector and cell therapy drug products.
• Author, revise, and review technical documents such as test methods, SOPs, trend reports, and/or investigation reports as appropriate.
• Lead project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and/or continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide support in the authoring of the analytical sections of regulatory submissions, responding to health authority questions and to function as the method validation and method transfer expert during inspections.
• Partner with development organizations in the design of development and qualification studies, selection and characterization of reagents, and method optimization initiatives. Represent the function on cross-functional project teams.
• Train and mentor others on molecular biology techniques, methods and procedures.
• Champion and foster a positive and successful collaborative quality culture.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent is required.  Advanced degree preferred. 
• 8+ years of relevant analytical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment (GMP), cellular therapy, or gene therapy.
• Advanced experience with various molecular biology methodologies including those related to lentiviral, AAV vectors and other gene delivery platforms.
• Experience in analytical method lifecycle, including method transfer, validation, and maintenance. Experience providing training in method execution as well as instrument operation and standardization.
• Experience in cGMP regulations and application within the Quality Control environment.
• Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, ICH, USP, and EP guidelines and regulations associated with the quality control of viral vectors, cell therapies, vaccines and/or biological products.
• Must possess effective time management skills, demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong technical writing experience (SOPs, Method Validation Protocols and Reports) is required.
• Advance ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management, cross-functional peers.
•  Ability to travel to other BMS sites or Partner sites is required.

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