Associate Scientific Director, Chemical Process Development
Bristol Myers Squibb
17 days ago
Remote friendly (New Brunswick, NJ)
United States
Operations
Position Summary
The Associate Scientific Director provides scientific and strategic leadership for drug substance programs spanning early- to late-stage development across modalities including small molecules and other synthetic assets. The role is primarily program leadership and strategy, with selective hands-on scientific contribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead chemical and process development strategy for drug substance programs (e.g., small molecules, ADCs, other synthetic modalities) across early- and late-stage development.
- Provide oversight of route design, process development, and manufacturability; contribute hands-on input to resolve critical technical challenges.
- Use first-principles approaches to assess and mitigate risks; define mitigation strategies and make scientific recommendations at key milestones.
- Represent drug substance development strategies in cross-functional CMC teams (analytical chemistry, engineering, regulatory affairs, supply chain).
- Set team priorities and objectives aligned to portfolio goals.
- Mentor and develop CPD Chemistry scientists; foster an inclusive, high-performance environment.
- Propose and lead initiatives to improve workflows, sustainability practices, and operational efficiency.
- Build external partnerships (academia and industry) and represent CPD Chemistry at reviews, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.
Qualifications
- PhD in Organic Chemistry (or related) with a record of academic excellence.
- 8+ years relevant industry experience in process chemistry/chemical development.
- Track record leading scientific projects from conception through delivery with measurable outcomes.
- Strong written and oral communication; ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to lead independently and influence decisions across matrixed teams.
- Prior experience managing/mentoring/developing scientists.
- Strong process chemistry foundation (route assessment, process understanding, risk-based decision-making).
- External presence via peer-reviewed publications/presentations is preferred.
Benefits
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision).
- Wellbeing support programs (e.g., BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP).
- Financial wellbeing/protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, and related protections).
Application instruction
If the role doesn’t perfectly match your resume, apply anyway.
The Associate Scientific Director provides scientific and strategic leadership for drug substance programs spanning early- to late-stage development across modalities including small molecules and other synthetic assets. The role is primarily program leadership and strategy, with selective hands-on scientific contribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead chemical and process development strategy for drug substance programs (e.g., small molecules, ADCs, other synthetic modalities) across early- and late-stage development.
- Provide oversight of route design, process development, and manufacturability; contribute hands-on input to resolve critical technical challenges.
- Use first-principles approaches to assess and mitigate risks; define mitigation strategies and make scientific recommendations at key milestones.
- Represent drug substance development strategies in cross-functional CMC teams (analytical chemistry, engineering, regulatory affairs, supply chain).
- Set team priorities and objectives aligned to portfolio goals.
- Mentor and develop CPD Chemistry scientists; foster an inclusive, high-performance environment.
- Propose and lead initiatives to improve workflows, sustainability practices, and operational efficiency.
- Build external partnerships (academia and industry) and represent CPD Chemistry at reviews, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.
Qualifications
- PhD in Organic Chemistry (or related) with a record of academic excellence.
- 8+ years relevant industry experience in process chemistry/chemical development.
- Track record leading scientific projects from conception through delivery with measurable outcomes.
- Strong written and oral communication; ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to lead independently and influence decisions across matrixed teams.
- Prior experience managing/mentoring/developing scientists.
- Strong process chemistry foundation (route assessment, process understanding, risk-based decision-making).
- External presence via peer-reviewed publications/presentations is preferred.
Benefits
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision).
- Wellbeing support programs (e.g., BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, EAP).
- Financial wellbeing/protection (401(k), disability, life insurance, and related protections).
Application instruction
If the role doesn’t perfectly match your resume, apply anyway.