Associate Scientific Director, Chemical Process Development
Bristol Myers Squibb
19 days ago
Remote friendly (Princeton, 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. 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, synthetic modalities) from early- to late-stage.
- Provide strategic oversight of route design, process development, and manufacturability; contribute hands-on input to resolve critical technical challenges.
- Use first-principles approaches to assess/mitigate risks; define mitigation strategies and make critical recommendations at key milestones.
- Represent drug substance development strategy in cross-functional CMC teams (analytical chemistry, engineering, regulatory affairs, supply chain).
- Set team priorities and objectives aligned to portfolio and CPD strategy.
- Mentor/develop scientists; foster an inclusive, high-performance environment.
- Propose/lead initiatives to improve scientific workflows, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
- Build relationships with external academic/industry partners; represent CPD capabilities via internal reviews, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.
Qualifications & Experience (Required/Preferred)
- PhD in Organic Chemistry (or related) with strong academic record.
- 8+ years relevant industry experience in process chemistry/chemical development (or related).
- Track record leading projects from conception through delivery with measurable outcomes.
- Strong written/oral communication to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to lead complex projects independently and influence matrixed teams.
- Prior experience managing/mentoring/developing scientists (industrial setting).
- Strong process chemistry foundation (route assessment, process understanding, risk-based decision-making).
- External presence via peer-reviewed publications/presentations preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay range: $163,610–$198,254 (New Brunswick, NJ or Princeton, NJ).
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision); wellbeing support programs (incl. EAP); financial well-being/protection (401(k), disability, life/accident insurance, etc.).
- Paid Time Off (flexible time off or annual paid vacation/holidays depending on location/role).
Application Instructions
- If interested but not a perfect match, 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. 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, synthetic modalities) from early- to late-stage.
- Provide strategic oversight of route design, process development, and manufacturability; contribute hands-on input to resolve critical technical challenges.
- Use first-principles approaches to assess/mitigate risks; define mitigation strategies and make critical recommendations at key milestones.
- Represent drug substance development strategy in cross-functional CMC teams (analytical chemistry, engineering, regulatory affairs, supply chain).
- Set team priorities and objectives aligned to portfolio and CPD strategy.
- Mentor/develop scientists; foster an inclusive, high-performance environment.
- Propose/lead initiatives to improve scientific workflows, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
- Build relationships with external academic/industry partners; represent CPD capabilities via internal reviews, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.
Qualifications & Experience (Required/Preferred)
- PhD in Organic Chemistry (or related) with strong academic record.
- 8+ years relevant industry experience in process chemistry/chemical development (or related).
- Track record leading projects from conception through delivery with measurable outcomes.
- Strong written/oral communication to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to lead complex projects independently and influence matrixed teams.
- Prior experience managing/mentoring/developing scientists (industrial setting).
- Strong process chemistry foundation (route assessment, process understanding, risk-based decision-making).
- External presence via peer-reviewed publications/presentations preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay range: $163,610–$198,254 (New Brunswick, NJ or Princeton, NJ).
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision); wellbeing support programs (incl. EAP); financial well-being/protection (401(k), disability, life/accident insurance, etc.).
- Paid Time Off (flexible time off or annual paid vacation/holidays depending on location/role).
Application Instructions
- If interested but not a perfect match, apply anyway.