Scientific Associate Director, Analytical Sciences and Technology, Cell Therapy

Role: Scientific Associate Director for Analytical Sciences and Technology within Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb, providing strategic leadership over analytical method lifecycle management—validation, transfer, investigations, and optimization. Responsibilities: serve as technical SME for complex analytical programs, lead investigations into deviations and aberrant data, oversee method validation and transfer, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Analytical Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs, and represent the function during audits and inspections. Requirements: Bachelor's in a scientific discipline (advanced degree preferred), 10+ years in biotech, pharma, or cell/gene therapy manufacturing with extensive experience leading global analytical programs, expertise in GMP-regulated analytical validation, transfer, and lifecycle management, and strong understanding of regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH). HighValue: focus on cell therapy product analytics, method validation and transfer, GMP environment, cross-functional leadership, and regulatory compliance. Work setup: not specified, but role involves external partner collaboration and leadership in a regulated environment.