Principal Scientist, Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development

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Title: Principal Scientist, Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development

Location: Seattle, WA

At Bristol Myers Squibb we are reimagining the future of cell therapy. With our bold ambition, backed by a best-in-the-industry team and long-term commitment, we are leading the way to unlock the full promise of cell therapy as we strive to put more patients on the path to a cure. If you are ready to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there’s no better place than here at BMS with our Cell Therapy team.

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking an enthusiastic, self-driven Principal Scientist to join the Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development team within the Cell Therapy Development organization. The Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development team develops the processes and technologies underpinning critical raw materials used in the manufacturing of engineered T cells. The primary focus of this Principal Scientist will be leadership and technical oversight for early and late-stage viral vector process development. This position will be providing technical subject matter expertise with internal and external development and manufacturing collaborators for activities including tech transfer, process characterization, and clinical process lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical and strategic plan for process development activities including tech transfer and process characterization
• Represent Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development at CMC and cross-functional team meetings
• Support technology transfer and on-going activities with external collaborators and service providers (CMOs, CROs)
• Work with internal collaborators including supply chain, quality, and technical operations to evaluate manufacturing proposals, technologies, and processes
• Author technical reports, patents, peer-reviewed publications, and regulatory documents

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant early and late-phase process development experience in the pharmaceutical industry including lifecycle management, tech transfer, process characterization. Cell therapy, gene therapy or biologics experience preferred.
• Relevant strategic and technical project leadership experience including leading matrixed teams
• Deep understanding of cell therapy viral vector process development and a proven track record of representing function on CMC development teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively work across levels, functions, and with both internal and external stakeholders.  
• Strong sense for value of investment, ability to manage ambiguity and make decisions with limited information.  
• Embrace BMS shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity.
• B.S. with 10+ years, M.S. with 8+ years, or Ph.D. with 4+ years of experience

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.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $127,000 - $159,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). 

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed.

Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits lis