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Position Summary
The Principal Scientist is a subject matter expert, project owner and lead investigator supporting commercial biologics manufacturing at Bristol-Myers Squibb Devens. The Principal Scientist will oversee and deliver complex technical investigations, overcome obstacles, and provide highly technical matrix leadership to deliver a portfolio of complex investigations, projects and manufacturing support to the Devens site.
This position will report to the Associate Director, Process Technical Operations. The successful candidate will leverage technical ability, stakeholder management and excellent communication ability to deliver Devens site, MS&T and business unit priorities. They will work with site support organizations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Digital Plant, Site Engineering, and Quality Assurance) to remove obstacles and ensure timely results.
Key Responsibilities:
Acts as investigations SME with advanced knowledge of principles and concepts for all aspects of investigations.
Actively participates in global investigations process activities (e.g. SOP review, improvement initiatives).
Proactively identifies investigations process inefficiencies and resolves autonomously or escalates for resolution (if owned by global investigations group).
Manages a portfolio of highly complex and significant investigations to conclusion via the major investigation milestones: deviation assessment, root cause analysis, CAPA design, effectiveness check design, impact assessment and deviations trending.
Providers guidance and oversight of complex investigations ensuring scientifically sound and technically written investigation reports managed via QMS investigation records.
Provides guidance on the investigation impact assessments ensuring strong alignment with investigation RCA.
Provides guidance on the communication of investigation progress to key stakeholders, senior management and company leadership.
Autonomously facilitates key investigation decision making or immediate remediation/mitigation discussions.
Proactively identifies and facilitates resolution of obstacles (informing where appropriate)
Presents investigation findings summary to investigation review forum.
Uses Quality Risk Management and Operational Excellence principles to facilitate risk-based decision-making, drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste.
Provides guidance for the design and coordination of MS&T studies as pertaining to investigations, projects and manufacturing support.
Provides process subject matter expertise for regulatory inspections and other interactions with regulatory agencies.
Leads and/or supports projects across the MT organization, including COGs, Technical Transfer, Yield and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant engineering or scientific discipline with extensive relevant experience. A minimum of 6 years is required. A combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
Expert investigations process and QMS experience within a related GMP manufacturing environment.
Expert knowledge of root cause analysis tools, CAPA design, effectiveness check design, impact assessment and deviations trending.
Thorough knowledge of quality systems, Quality by Design, validation principles for product and manufacturing processes, and process control fundamentals in commercial manufacturing.
Excellent presentation skills and extensive experience in conveying complex investigation summaries to investigation review forum.
Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
Extensive audit experience (specific to investigations).
Strong understanding of project management systems and tools is preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage a multitude of technical projects.
The starting compensation for this job is a range from $139,230 to $168,700 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 listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
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On-site Protocol
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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Req Number: R1593251
Updated: 2025-07-16 03:50:17.056 UTC
Location: Devens-MA
Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
