Senior Scientific Director - Biotherapeutics & Cell Therapy

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Sitting at the intersection of Research and Drug Development, Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology is a passionate community of scientists, physicians, and related professionals dedicated to driving the science and portfolio decision-making to deliver the right drug, to the right patient, at the right dose, at the right time. We utilize the power of translational science and precision medicine to unlock the unique traits of individual patients and disease biology to inform practitioners about how to use BMS medicines to address unmet medical needs, and to identify new ways we can target disease to advance our portfolio. The Clinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Pharmacology & Data Analytics teams at BMS provide pharmacology and model-informed drug development support for all pipeline assets throughout the clinical development lifecycle. TMCP collaborates with departments across Development, Manufacturing, and Commercial to optimize dosing, formulation, delivery, and combination strategies, ensuring faster and more effective drug development informed by core scientific principals and data. Position Summary Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged primarily in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of human diseases. The Senior Scientific Director, Bioanalysis - Biotherapeutics & Cell Therapy will provide strategic and scientific leadership for bioanalytical activities supporting Biotherapeutics and Cell therapy assets across BMS’s nonclinical and clinical development programs as well as registrations. As a functional leader within Precision Medicine, Bioanalytical and Translational Sciences (PMBATS), this role partners closely with Clinical Pharmacology, Translational Sciences, Nonclinical, Clinical Development, and Regulatory to enable critical program decisions and regulatory success. The position reports to the Executive Director, Bioanalysis, and leads internal teams and external partners globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree · 15+ years of academic and / or industry experience Or o Master’s Degree · 12+ years of academic and / or industry experience Or o Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in the Life Sciences · 10+ years of academic and / or industry experience
8+ years of leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success leading bioanalytical strategy for IND‑enabling and clinical‑stage programs.
Deep expertise in ligand binding assays, PK and immunogenicity bioanalysis, and method validation.
Strong knowledge of global regulatory guidance (FDA, EMA) and GLP/GCP bioanalytical requirements.
Proven ability to lead scientific teams and manage CROs in regulated environments.
Excellent communication skills with experience authoring high‑quality regulatory and scientific documents.
Track record of scientific leadership, collaboration, and influence across complex, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and accountability for bioanalytical PK and immunogenicity strategies across nonclinical and clinical development programs supporting biotherapeutics and cell therapies.
Serve as the bioanalytical scientific lead on Project Teams, contributing to program strategy, risk assessment, and key decision making.
Oversee the design, development, validation, and lifecycle management of bioanalytical assays, ensuring methods are fit‑for‑purpose and aligned with program and regulatory requirements.
Partner cross‑functionally with internal Bioanalysis Lab Scientitsts, Clinical Pharmacology, DMPK, Nonclinical, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to deliver integrated PK, exposure, biomarker, and PD strategies.
Drive innovation through the evaluation and implementation of emerging bioanalytical technologies, advancing operational efficiencies, and enabling risk‑based decision-making approaches.
Provide strategic oversight and hands‑on leadership for regulatory submissions (IND, NDA/BLA, IB, CTA, and related documents), including:
- Authoring and reviewing bioanalytical and biomarker sections
- Ensuring scientific rigor, consistency, and regulatory alignment
- Leading responses to health authority questions for programs under direct responsibility
Oversee external bioanalytical CRO partners, ensuring scientific quality, adherence to GLP/GCP requirements, and alignment with program timelines.
Lead, mentor, and develop scientific talent, building high‑performing teams capable of supporting a diverse pipeline.
Travel as required to CRO sites to provide scientific and technical oversight.

Benefits

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

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